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Rodriguez
This is an ancient and noble surname recorded in many forms!. These include Roderick (English), Rodiger (German), Rodriguez (Spanish), and Rodrigues (Portugese), as examples of popular surnames!. There are apparently two quite separate origins, although with curious similarities which suggest a possible common source in pre-history!. The first is from the ancient Gaelic-Breton compound "Rhyd-derch" which translates as "famous chief", a meaning which no doubt contributed to its early popularity!. In the Middle Ages a secondary meaning was "the red haired one", although this in itself may also have harked back to the original meaning!. The second origin is Germanic, from the pre 5th century, when German tribes, particularly the Vizigoths sweptd down into Spain and Portugal!. They left behind many examples of their names, of which this is one of the most popular!. The derivation is from 'hrod' meaning renown and 'ric' - power, a not dissimilar translation to the Gaelic!.The name was at first baptismal and pagan, although at later times after the 7th century it became closely associated with the early Christians!. The first authenticated recording is believed to be that of Rhodri Mawr, or Roderic the Great, King of Wales, who died in 877 a!.d!., however this was not a surname!. Early examples of these taken from church and civil registers include Christobal Rodriguez de Leon in 1536, and Juan Rodriguez de Santos, in 1662, at Valladolid, Spain!. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Heinrich Rodigerus, which was dated 1260, in the charters of the city of Lubeck, Germany, during the reign of Emperor Alonso X of the German Empire, 1257 - 1273!.

Allardyce
This long-established surname is of early medieval Scottish origin, and is a territorial name from the old barony of Allardice in the parish of Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire, believed to be so called from the Middle English "aller" (Olde English pre 7th Century "alor"), alder, and an uncertain second element, thought to be the Gaelic "deas", south (facing)!. Locational surnames, such as this, were originally given to local landowners, and the lord of the manor, and especially as a means of identification to those who left their birthplace to settle elsewhere!. A quotation from a Scottish genealogical magazine reads, "It (Allardyce) is not a very common name, but all who hold it believe in their descent from the old family which was settled for so long a period on the banks of the Bervie Water"!. The Castle of Allardice is situated one mile north west of Bervie!. In 1296, one Walter de Allerdas rendered homage to Edward 1, King of England, and David de Allyrdas was scutifer to the duke of Albany in 1413!. Another early namebearer, Sir James Allirdes, was clerk of the king's treasury and archdeacon of Murray in 1478!. Alexander Allardyce (1846 - 1896), an author and editor, noted in the "Dictionary of National Biography", was educated at Aberdeen, and subsequently engaged in journalism in India!. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Alexander de Allyrdas, which was dated 1294, in the "Episcopal Register of Aberdeen", during the reign of John Balliol, Ruler of Scotland, 1292 - 1296!.

Ram
This surname can truly be described as international, in that it is recorded in its various relevant spellings in every European country!. These spelling forms include Ram, Ramm, Ramas, Ramos, Rampling, Ramard, and many other diminutive forms!. To add to the confusion there are three quite separate meanings and origins, which may or may not, mean the samething in each different country! In general the surnames Ram, Ramm and Ramme were originally nicknames for a lusty man, although it may also refer to a shepherd, or possibly somebody who lived at an inn with the sign of the Ram!. The surnames Ramm, Rama, Ramas and Ramos may have the same meaning or may derive from the word 'raim' meaning a thickly wooded area, and describing one who lived at such a place!. Finally the name can be locational for a person who lived by a 'ram'!. This was a pre 7th century Scandinavian word used by the Vikings to meaning a boundary post, and again recorded throughout northern Europe!. What is certain is that this is one of the earliest of all surnames, and examples taken from the civil registers include Geoffrey Ram of Essex, England, in the year 1274, Konrad Rame of Eblingen, Germany, in 1350, and Claus Rams, also of Eblingen, in 1377!. Slightly later church recordings include Juan Ramos of Nuestra Senora la Antigua, Valladolid, Spain, on October 9th 1535, and Joan Pau Ramo, at Santa Maria, Mataro, Barcelona, on January 6th 1552!. Mariano Ramos was christened at Carmel Mission, Monterey, California, on June 6th 1839, and Adolph H Ramm at San Francisco on September 2nd 1877!. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Hendricus Ram, which was dated 1188, in the register of the abbey of Bury St Edmunds, England, during the reign of King Henry 11Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Rodríguez is a Spanish surname from the personal name Rodrigo!. The name Rodrigo is the Spanish form of Roderick, meaning "famous power", from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (power)!. Roderíguez was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times!.

Rodrigues is a Portuguese surname!. It was originally a Patronymic, meaning Son of Rodrigo or Son of Rui!.

Allardyce is a Scottish surname first found in Kincardineshire(Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, in a barony of the name Allardice, in the parish of Arbuthnot, about 1 mile north west of Inverbervie, where the ruins of the castle still remain!.

Ram is a Dutch surname, in Holland the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region!.

Ram is also an English surname first found in Essex where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor of Metinges!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Rodriguez comes from a high ranking German family who ruled part(s) of Spain and thus became a famous Spanish name of considerable importance and power!.

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Allardyce - this spelling is Celtic - most probably Scottish or Irish or both!.
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Ram is a Hebrew name
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Before in classical Egypt possibly from Ramses - make it so!.
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