Explore the Family Name Rodman
The meaning of Rodman
1. English: occupational name for a thatcher or reed-cutter, from Southwest Middle English rod(e), rud(e) (Old English hrēod) ‘reed’ + -man. Synonymous with Redman 1. 2. English: topographic name for someone who lived at a clearing, from Middle English rode (Old English rodu) or Southwest Middle English rude (Old English rȳde) ‘clearing’ + man. See Redman 2. 3. Americanized form of German Rodmann: variant of Rodemann (see Rodeman). 4. Slovenian: probably a cognate of the nickname Rode, formed with the suffix man ‘man’ of German origin. Alternatively, from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodman, Ruodman (see Rodeman). 5. Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Rode, related to Old Czech root rad ‘merry, joyful’ + Yiddish man ‘man’, in the sense ‘husband’. Compare Rudman.
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How common is the last name Rodman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rodman saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Falling from rank 5935 to 6134, the name's popularity declined by a rate of 3.35%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Rodman surname actually increased from 5340 to 5585, reflecting a growth of 4.59%. The proportion of people named Rodman per 100,000 also experienced a small decline, decreasing by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,935 | #6,134 | -3.35% |
| Count | 5,340 | 5,585 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.98 | 1.89 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rodman underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While a majority of individuals with the Rodman surname identified as White (89.78% in 2000 to 87.48% in 2010), there were some significant shifts among other ethnicities. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially from 0.54% to 0.97%, a jump of 79.63%. Similarly, the percentage of those reporting Hispanic ethnicity ascended from 1.99% to 3.06%, a rise of 53.77%. Other ethnic identities, including Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, saw increases of 7.07%, 12.02%, and 3.23% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 87.48% | -2.56% |
| Black | 5.24% | 5.87% | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.06% | 53.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.97% | 7.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.97% | 79.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.64% | 3.23% |
Rodman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Rodman is British & Irish, which comprises 41.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.6%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (12.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 41.8% |
| French & German | 22.6% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 12.7% |
| Other | 22.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Rodman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Rodman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 79.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 79.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 79.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 78.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 78.90% |
What Rodman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Rodman is R-CTS4188, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4188 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-L1498 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Underwood, Courtney, Durand, Freund, Beebe, Glass, Manson, Burkett, Maciel, Swope.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rodman surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Rodman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Rodman" Surname 40.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Rodman" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rodman" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Rodman" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rodman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Rodman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition