Roeder

Meaning

Occupational surname for a person who made or used wheels, or derived from the word for 'rower'.

Etymology

Roeder likely derives from Middle High German 'röder' or 'rödel', relating to wheels or rowing, combined with the agent suffix '-er'. The surname indicates an occupational role in medieval German-speaking regions.

About the Roeder Surname

A German occupational surname indicating a craftsperson or worker involved in wheel-making or rowing. The surname reflects medieval German occupational naming traditions.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions, with diaspora in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily a German regional surname

People with the Roeder Surname