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Rodriguez

rah-DEE-gehz

Rodriguez (name) means a patronymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning "son of Rodrigo". Example: “Rodriguez is among the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.”

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A patronymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning "son of Rodrigo".
"Rodriguez is among the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Rodríguez, equivalent to "son of Roderick".

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rodriguez” mean?

The word “Rodriguez” means a patronymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning "son of Rodrigo".

How do you pronounce “Rodriguez”?

“Rodriguez” is pronounced rah-DEE-gehz (/ɹɑˈdɾiɡɛz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rodriguez” in a sentence?

Here is “Rodriguez” used in a sentence: “Rodriguez is among the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.”

What part of speech is “Rodriguez”?

“Rodriguez” is a name.

Where does the word “Rodriguez” come from?

The word “Rodriguez” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Rodríguez, equivalent to "son of Roderick".

Is “Rodriguez” a common word?

“Rodriguez” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What does the surname Rodriguez indicate about family origin?

Rodriguez is a patronymic surname, meaning it historically identified someone as "son of Rodrigo." This naming pattern, where a surname derives from the father's first name, is common in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Is Rodriguez a Spanish or Portuguese surname?

Rodriguez is of Spanish origin. The related Portuguese spelling of the same patronymic name is typically written as Rodrigues.

Is Rodriguez always capitalized?

Yes, as a surname Rodriguez is a proper noun and is always capitalized.

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