Origin and History of RODRIGUEZ

History:

Rodriguez is a Spanish surname, derived from the personal name Rodrigo, which is of Germanic origin.
The Rodriguez surname was first found in Castile, where the family was anciently established. The earliest recorded instance of the name is Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, who was the leader of the Spanish forces in the 11th century during the Reconquista.

Description:

Rodriguez is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. It is also common in the United States, where it is the seventh most common Hispanic surname.
In many Hispanic cultures, the Rodriguez surname is often passed down from father to son. It is also common for the family to include the mother's maiden name in the surname (e.g. Rodriguez Gomez).
Rodriguez is often spelled differently in different countries. In the United States, it is often spelled as Rodriquez or Rodríguez. In other Spanish-speaking countries, it may be spelled as Rodríguez or Rodrígue.