Rodgers

Rodgers is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Roger. The -s ending is a patronymic marker, signaling "son of Roger" or "descendant of Roger." The given name Roger itself comes from Old French Roger, with Germanic roots meaning fame and spear. Rodgers is one of several related spellings, including Rogers and Rodger, and regional pronunciation variations are common.

As a surname, Rodgers is found across English-speaking countries and in communities formed by English and Irish immigration. It is carried by people in a range of professions, including arts, sports, and public life. Notable individuals with the surname include Richard Rodgers (1902–1979), the American composer who, with Oscar Hammerstein II, formed Rodgers and Hammerstein and produced works such as Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music. Another prominent bearer is Aaron Rodgers (born 1983), an American football quarterback who has won multiple MVP awards and a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers.

Variants and related names include Rogers, Rodger, and Rogerson. The surname appears in fiction and in the names of organizations and places named after families bearing the name. Rodgers, in its various forms, continues to be a common English surname with a broad cultural footprint.