Where does the name roddis come from?

Answer 1

This surname Roddis could be a variant of Greek or Galician: Rodis, or of English origin, possibly a variant of English Rhodes.

Rodis -

1. Greek: from rodi 'pomegranate', classical Greek rhoidion, diminutive of rhoia, hence an occupational name for someone who grew or sold pomegranates.
2. Greek: alternatively, a nickname from the Greek dialect word rodo 'rose' (classical Greek rhodon).
3. Galician (Rodís): habitational name from any of the places in Galicia called Rodis, in the provinces of Lugo, Pontevedra, and A Coruña.

Possible Variants: Roodhouse, Rodhouse (both of English origin)