About Rhoads
The surname Rhoads is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rod," meaning "clearing" or "road." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a clearing or an open space. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked as a road builder or maintained roads. Overall, the surname Rhoads signifies a connection to a physical location or occupation related to roads or clearings.
The surname Rhoads is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rhoads 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 Rhoads in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rhoads using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.