Rhoad

Rhoad Meaning & Origin

About Rhoad
The surname Rhoad is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rod" or "rode," meaning "a clearing in the woods." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Rhoad or Rode. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a road or path. Variations of the surname include Rhodes, Road, and Rode.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rhoad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rhoad: 682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rhoad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rhoad is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 D
🌐 IPA
/roʊd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rhoad in Braille

Here's how to represent Rhoad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rhoad in braille

How to sign the name Rhoad using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rhoad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rhoad in sign language

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