Roeder

Roeder is a surname of German origin, commonly Anglicized from Röder. It is a toponymic surname typically linked to river or reed-related landscape features. The name is found in Germany and among diaspora communities in the United States, Canada, and other countries with German immigration; spellings include Roeder, Roedder, Rodder, and Röder.

Roeder also occurs as a place name element in parts of Germany, and as a surname used by individuals across various professional fields.

In historical records, bearers of the name have appeared in civil, academic, and cultural contexts, reflecting the broader distribution of Germanic surnames in the modern world.

Notable individuals with the surname Roeder have been reported in public life, including academics, engineers, and artists, among others. Given its broad distribution, the name often appears in genealogical and onomastic references.