Rhoades Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Some records give Rhodes; others give Rhoades. Both point to the same English family name.

Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Rhoades is listed among the recognised spellings of Rhodes.

There is no single Rhoades family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Rhoades surname pack.