Find out how popular the last name Rhoda is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rhoda.

Rhoda, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rhoda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhoda in America

Rhoda is the 24762nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhoda surname appeared 1,006 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rhoda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhoda to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rhoda

The surname RHODA has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning rose. The name was initially associated with individuals from the island of Rhodes, and it is believed to have been adopted as a surname during the Middle Ages.

In the 12th century, records show that the RHODA family had established themselves in various regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name was often spelled as "Roda" or "Rodha" during this period, and it appears in several historical documents from that era.

One of the earliest documented references to the name RHODA can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, Italy. This manuscript, dating back to the 11th century, mentions individuals with the surname RHODA who were involved in land transactions and legal disputes.

During the 13th century, the RHODA family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. One notable individual was Guido RHODA, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1220 to 1295. He played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of Siena during his lifetime.

Another historical figure bearing the RHODA surname was Bartolomeo RHODA, a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who lived from 1328 to 1409. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in Florence and other cities in the region.

In the 16th century, a branch of the RHODA family settled in Spain, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Roda" or "Rhoada." One prominent individual from this lineage was Álvaro RHODA, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation voyage in 1519-1522.

Over the centuries, the RHODA surname has been found in various parts of Europe, including France, Germany, and England, although its origins can be traced back to the Mediterranean region. Some notable individuals with the RHODA surname include:

1. Francesco RHODA (1492-1561), an Italian humanist and philosopher.
2. Giovanni RHODA (1545-1621), an Italian painter and architect active in Rome.
3. Theodor RHODA (1770-1853), a German writer and philosopher.
4. William RHODA (1839-1909), an English architect and designer.
5. Maria RHODA (1887-1976), an Italian politician and feminist activist.

While the surname RHODA has undergone various spelling variations over time, its connection to the Greek word for rose and its association with the island of Rhodes have been maintained throughout its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhoda

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rhoda.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rhoda was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rhoda has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rhoda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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