Rogers
Rogers (name) means an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Roger", and the name of several places in the United States. Example: “Rogers is a common surname across the English-speaking world.”
Word forms
Rogerses plural
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Etymology
From Roger + -s; a doublet of Rutgers.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Rogers” mean?
The word “Rogers” means an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Roger", and the name of several places in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Rogers”?
“Rogers” is pronounced ROD-zhuhz (/ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rogers” in a sentence?
Here is “Rogers” used in a sentence: “Rogers is a common surname across the English-speaking world.”
What part of speech is “Rogers”?
“Rogers” is a name.
Is “Rogers” a common word?
“Rogers” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Where does the surname Rogers come from?
Rogers is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Roger", formed from the given name Roger. It is also the name of several places in the United States.
What is the difference between Rogers and Rodgers?
Rogers and Rodgers are variant spellings of the same English patronymic surname, both meaning "son of Roger". The spelling without the d is the more common of the two.
How do you write the possessive of Rogers?
Both "Rogers's" and "Rogers'" are accepted: some style guides add an apostrophe plus s to names ending in s, while others add only the apostrophe. Whichever form you choose, use it consistently.
What is the plural of Rogers?
A family named Rogers becomes "the Rogerses" in the plural, following the rule that names ending in s add -es. Many writers avoid the awkward form by saying "the Rogers family" instead; using an apostrophe to form the plural, as in "the Rogers's", is always incorrect.
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