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Surname meaningRodriguez
“Son of Rodrigo”
OriginSpanish
TypePatronymic
First letterR
Where the name Rodriguez comes from
Rodriguez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of rodrigo.” Rodrigo means famous ruler.
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