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Rogers is an
English patronymic surname deriving from the given name of
Roger commonly used by the
Normans and meaning "son of Roger". Variants include
Rodgers .
Most genealogists believe that the name Roger is derived from the pre-7th century Old English name
Hrothgar , which means 'fame spear' ("hroð" fame or renown, "gari" spear), the first reference to which is in
Beowulf , the Anglo-Saxon epic poem.
The surname was probably first introduced into England during the
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain .[
dubious –
discuss ] The
"Rogers" given name was probably first introduced to England after the
Norman Conquest of 1066 , and is first recorded as "Rogerus" in the
Domesday Book of 1086. It was introduced to Ireland when the
Anglo-Normans invaded in the 1170s . According to a 2020 study, those with the surname are more likely to have
Viking ancestors.
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The first recorded mention of the surname is in mid-13th-century England. Examples include William Rogger in the
subsidy tax rolls of the
county of Sussex in 1296, and Henry Rogeres in similar records for
Worcestershire of 1327.[
citation needed ] The first recorded spelling of the surname is that of Richard Roger from 1263, in the "Archaeological Records" of the
county of Kent during the reign of
Henry III (1216–1272).[
citation needed ]
The surname is now found commonly throughout Britain, particularly in southern and western
England , and also in
Scotland and
Wales . The surname was also taken from England to
Ireland in
Norman and later Cromwellian invasions. However, many occurrences of it in Ireland represent an Anglicisation of Mac Ruaidhrí and Mac Ruairí in the newer and current standard spelling.
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In England and Wales it ranks as the 77th most common surname.
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The surname is also popular in North America, where it was introduced during
English colonisation . According to the
1990 United States Census , 'Rogers' ranked fifty-fourth in frequency among all reported surnames, accounting for 0.12% of the population.
[5] By the
2010 United States Census , 'Rogers' ranked sixty-ninth among all reported surnames.
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A
Aaron Rogers , Australian Rules footballer.
A. B. Rogers , American surveyor
Abigail Rogers (1818–1869), American advocate for women's rights and women's education
Agnes L. Rogers (1884–1943), Scottish educator and educational psychologist
Ambrose Rogers , Gaelic footballer
Abbie G. Rogers , first wife of Henry Huddleston Rogers
Adela Rogers St. Johns , American writer, daughter of
Earl Rogers
Adrian Rogers , American Baptist pastor
Allan Rogers , British politician
Amerie Rogers, American singer
Amerie
Amy Keating Rogers , American screenwriter
Andrew Rogers , British journalist
Anthony A. C. Rogers , American politician
Armani Rogers (born 1997), American football player
Asa Rogers , several American politicians
Alex Rogers (songwriter) , American composer and songwriter (1876-1930)
B
Barney Rogers , Zimbabwean cricketer
Benjamin Rogers (disambiguation) , one of several people
Bernard Rogers , American composer
Bernard W. Rogers , retired American general
Benedict Rogers , British human rights activist
B. H. "Johnny" Rogers , American politician
Big Bubba Rogers, American wrestler
Ray Traylor
Bill Rogers (golfer)
Bo Rogers , American football player
Bobby Rogers , American Motown singer/songwriter, member of The Miracles
Brandon Rogers (disambiguation) , multiple people
Brittany Rogers , Canadian Olympic gymnast
Bruce Rogers (broadcaster) , Canadian broadcaster
Bruce Rogers (typographer) , American typographer
Bruce Holland Rogers , American writer
Buck Rogers , fictional science character appearing in a range of media
Buddy Rogers , one of several people
Byron Rogers (author) , Welsh essayist and biographer
C
C. L. B. Rogers (1928–1996), Belizean politician
Caitrin Rogers , American documentary film producer
Carl Rogers (1902–1987), American psychologist
Carlos Rogers (disambiguation) , multiple people
Casey Rogers (American football) (born 1998), American football player
Cathy Rogers (born 1968), English television producer
Charles Rogers (disambiguation) , multiple people
Chris Rogers (disambiguation) , multiple people
Christabella Rogers , English poet
Claude Ambrose Rogers (1920–2005), English mathematician
Claudette Rogers Robinson (born 1942), American singer-songwriter
Clay Rogers (born 1980), American stock car racing driver
Clement V. Rogers (1839–1911), American judge
Clifford Joy Rogers (1897–1962), American politician
Collin Rogers (1791–1845), American architect
Corky Rogers (1943–2020), American football coach
Craig G. Rogers (born 1971), American urologist
Cullen Rogers (1921–1997), American football player
D
D. J. Rogers (1948–2020), stage name of DeWayne Julius Rogers, American singer-songwriter, record producer, and musician
Dale Evans Rogers, American singer-songwriter, wife of Roy Rogers
Daniel Rogers , (1573–1652), English Puritan clergyman and religious writer
Daniel Rogers , (1754–1806), early American politician and miller from Delaware
Daniel Rogers , (c. 1538–1591), Anglo-Flemish diplomat
Danny Rogers (born 1994), Irish football goalkeeper
Darryl Rogers , American football coach
David Rogers , several people, includes Dave Rogers
Dayton Leroy Rogers (born 1953), American serial killer
Denis Rogers , former mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand
Desiree Rogers , former White House social secretary
Don Rogers , one of several people
Doug Rogers , one of several people
E
E. D. Rogers , American businessman and politician
Earl Rogers , American trial lawyer
Eamonn Rogers , Irish footballer
Edith Rogers (Manitoba politician) , Canadian politician
Edith Nourse Rogers , American politician
Edward S. Rogers, Sr. , Canadian businessman
Edward Samuel Rogers ("Ted" Rogers), Canadian businessman
Edward Rogers III , president of Rogers Cable, son of Ted Rogers and grandson of Edward S. Rogers, Sr.
Edwina Rogers , public policy consultant, former Executive Director at the Secular Coalition for America
Effie Hoffman Rogers , American educator
Elizabeth Rogers , American actress
Ellen Rogers , British photographer
Emma Winner Rogers , American writer, speaker, suffragist
Erik Rogers , American singer
Ernesto Nathan Rogers , Italian architect
Everett Rogers , American scholar of innovation
F
G
H
I
J
Jacob Rogers (born 1981), American football player
Jacob S. Rogers (died 1901), American locomotive manufacturer
James Rogers , one of several people
Jane Rogers , one of several people
Jean Rogers , American actress
Jennifer Rogers , British statistician
Jeffrey Rogers , British fashion designer and retailer
Jeremy Rogers , (Born 1974) Electrical Engineer
Jessie Rogers (born 1993), Brazilian-American pornographic actress
Jim Rogers (born 1942), American money manager
Jim Rogers , American entrepreneur and former attorney
Jim Rogers , American businessman
Jimmy Rogers (1924–1997), American musician
Jimmy Rogers (American football player) (born 1955), American football player
Jimmy Rogers (American football coach) (born 1988/1989), American football coach
Joel Rogers , American law professor
Joel Augustus Rogers , Jamaican historian
Joel Townsley Rogers , American writer
Jodie Rogers (born 1970), Australian diver
John Rogers , one of several people
Josh Rogers (born 1994), American baseball player
Judith Ann Wilson Rogers (born 1939), American judge
Julian Rogers (born 1947), Caribbean broadcaster and journalist
Julia Ellen Rogers (1866–1958), American author of natural science and educator
K
Kasey Rogers , American actress
Kate Rogers , Canadian musician
Keith Rogers , Canadian broadcaster
Kelis Rogers (born 1980), American singer and songwriter
Kenneth C. Rogers (born 1929), American physicist, academic administrator, and government official
Kenny Rogers (1938–2020), American singer, songwriter and actor
Kenny Rogers (baseball) , American baseball player
Kent Rogers (1923–1944), American voice actor
Kevin Rogers , one of several people
Kristian Rogers , English footballer
Kristina Curry Rogers , American paleontologist
L
M
Marc Rogers , Canadian bassist
Margaret Rogers , one of several people
Mark E. Rogers , American writer
Marshall Rogers , comic book artist
Martha E. Rogers , American nurse, researcher, theorist, and author
Mary Rogers - American crime victim
Mary (Mai) Huttleston Rogers Coe , daughter of Henry Huddleston Rogers
Mat Rogers , Australian rugby league player
Matthew Rogers , American singer
Maurice Albert Windham Rogers , British soldier
Michael Rogers , one of several people
Michael J. Rogers, name used by American film director
Ray Dennis Steckler
Michele Rogers , American model
Mick Rogers , one of several people
Mimi Rogers , American actress
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P
R
Ralph B. Rogers , American businessman
Randolph Rogers , American artist
Rex M. Rogers , American writer
Richard Rogers (disambiguation) , several people, most notably:
Richard Birdsall Rogers , Canadian engineer
Richard Reid Rogers , governor of the Panama Canal
Rip Rogers , American wrestler
Robert Rogers , one of several people
Robbie Rogers , American soccer player
Rodney Rogers , NBA forward
Roy Rogers , American cowboy actor
Russell L. Rogers , American astronaut
Ruth Rogers , American-born British chef
S
S. E. Rogers , Canadian politician
Sally Rogers , British actress
Sam Rogers (fullback) , American football player
Samuel Rogers , British poet
Samuel Baldwyn Rogers , British metallurgical chemist, printer and pamphleteer
Samuel Shepard Rogers (1943–2017), American actor known as
Sam Shepard
Scott Rogers , American public service officer and musician
Shaggy Rogers , fictional character from Scooby-Doo
Sharon Elery Rogers , American composer
Sharon Rogers , American model
Shaun Rogers (American football)
Shelagh Rogers , Canadian broadcaster
Shelby Rogers , American tennis player
Sherman S. Rogers , New York politician
Shorty Rogers , American jazz musician
Sion Hart Rogers , American politician
SirVincent Rogers , American football player
Stan Rogers , Canadian folk singer
Stanley Rogers , American politician
Stanley R. H. Rogers , American author
Stephen Rogers , Canadian politician
Stephen Walter Rogers , American preacher, activist, writer, and editorialist
Steve Rogers , one of several people
Su Rogers , British architect
Suzanne Rogers , American actress
T
Taylor Rogers , American baseball player
Ted Rogers (comedian) , British comedian
Thomas Rogers , one of several people
Thorold Rogers , English economist, historian and Member of Parliament
Tim Rogers (disambiguation) , one of several people
Todd Rogers , American beach volleyball player
Tom Rogers (baseball) , American baseball player
Tommy Rogers , American wrestler
Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr. , musician
Tony Rogers , one of several people
Trevor Rogers (disambiguation) , one of several people
Tristan Rogers , Australian-American actor
Tyler Rogers , American baseball player
Tyler Rogers (gridiron football) , American football player
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