About Rhoades
The surname Rhoades is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rod," meaning "clearing" or "road," and the suffix "-es," denoting "son of." Therefore, Rhoades is a patronymic surname meaning "son of the road" or "son of the clearing." It likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a road or clearing. Variations of the surname include Rhodes, Roades, and Rodes.
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The surname Rhoades is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rhoades based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rhoades in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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