Roeding

Roeding is a surname of German origin. The name is encountered in Germany and in diaspora communities in North America and other parts of the world. It is typically found among families with German heritage. The surname may have originated from a place name or occupational descriptor, as is common with German surnames, but precise etymology is not universally agreed.

In the United States, the best-known use of Roeding as a toponym is Roeding Park in Fresno, California. The park is named for the Roeding family, early landowners and benefactors in the Fresno area, and has long served as a central public space for recreation. The park is the site of a major zoological facility that serves residents of Fresno and surrounding communities. The Roeding name also appears in other local toponyms and genealogical records, reflecting its historical presence in California’s Central Valley.

Notable people with the surname Roeding are documented in various professional fields, including business, education, and the arts, though specific individuals are not singled out in this article due to the number of separate biographies.