Rhoades
Rhoades is a surname of English origin. It is thought to be a topographical name, derived from the Old English word "rād" meaning "riding" or "journey," and "dene" meaning "valley." Thus, it likely referred to someone who lived in a valley or a place associated with journeys. The name is also sometimes associated with places named Rhodes, which themselves might derive from geographical features.
Historically, the Rhoades surname has appeared in various records across England and later in North America.