Surname derived from the name Rodrigo. Not all lineages of the surname have a common origin.

The name itself derives from the name Rodriguez Germanic Hrodic "which consists of the word" Hrod "meaning" fame "and the word" ric "meaning" power. "

Some vaiaciones of this surname are: Rodriguez, Rhodriquez, Rodriz, Rodriguiz, Rodrigo, Roderiz, Roiz and others.

The knights of lineage Rodriguez proved his nobility in the Royal Chancery, Royal Courts, in the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara, Montesa, Carlos III and St. John of Jerusalem.

Its point of origin and Asturias in northern Spain. Can desender a Visigoth king called Rodrerich.

In the conquest of America highlights, Juan Rodriguez Suarez, born in Merida.