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

Roda, 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 Roda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roda in America

Roda is the 26042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roda surname appeared 941 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 Roda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roda 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 Roda

The surname Roda originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "rota," meaning "wheel." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a waterwheel or worked as a wheelwright.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roda can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy. In a document dated 1148, a certain "Petrus de Roda" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the name Roda appeared in the records of the city of Verona, where a family bearing this surname held prominent positions within the local government. Notably, in 1289, a certain Raimondo Roda served as a judge and member of the city council.

By the 14th century, the Roda family had established itself in the Republic of Venice, where they were involved in maritime trade. In 1347, a Venetian merchant named Marco Roda is recorded as having led a trading expedition to the Black Sea region.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Roda was the Italian Renaissance architect and sculptor, Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501), who was also known as Francesco di Giorgio da Roda. He was born in the town of Roda, near Siena, and made significant contributions to the architectural style of the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was the Italian scientist and philosopher, Gian Battista Roda (1708-1765), who was born in Rovigo, Veneto. He made important contributions to the fields of physics and mathematics and was a member of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino.

In the 19th century, the Italian poet and writer, Giuseppe Roda (1832-1902), gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of his native region of Piedmont. He was born in the town of Bra and is considered one of the most notable literary figures from that area.

The surname Roda also has a presence in other parts of Europe, such as Spain, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian immigrants during the Renaissance period. One notable Spanish individual with this surname was the painter and engraver, José Roda (1736-1803), who was born in Valencia and is known for his religious works.

Throughout its history, the surname Roda has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name across different regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roda

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

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 Roda 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 Roda 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 Roda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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