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Meaning & Origins
Originally a transferred use of the surname, but in independent use as a given name since the 18th century, when it was bestowed in honour of Admiral Lord Rodney (1719–92), who defeated the French navy in 1759–60. The surname probably derives ultimately from a place name, but the location and etymology of this are uncertain. Stoke Rodney in Somerset is named for the family: the manor was held by Richard de Rodene in the early 14th century. Rodden in Somerset was Reddene in Domesday Book; this may be the source of the surname.
| 272nd in the U.S. for 2011 |
Japanese: very common place name and surname, especially in western and northeastern Japan. Variously written, the original meaning is ‘tree village’. Some bearers are descended from the Fujiwara, Mononobe, and other noble families.
| 9,016th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Rodn, Rodna, Rodnie, Rodny, Rodne, Roxanne, Rodnee, Rodni, Roseann, Roseanne
Kumura, Kamura, Konur, Komure, Kanuru, Konuru, Komura, Kanuri, Kamuiru, Kimutis
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