About Roder
The surname Roder is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Roder, which itself is a variant of the name Rüdiger. Rüdiger is composed of the elements "ruod," meaning "fame," and "ger," meaning "spear." Therefore, the surname Roder can be interpreted to mean "famous spear," suggesting that it may have originally been a nickname for someone skilled in battle or known for their bravery.
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The surname Roder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roder 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 Roder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Roder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.