ROADHOUSE
Roadhouse
The surname Roadhouse has its origins in England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is derived from the Old English words "rod," meaning clearing or road, and "hus," meaning house. This suggests that individuals with the surname Roadhouse may have lived near a house by the side of a road or in a clearing.
The earliest recorded instances of the Roadhouse surname date back to the 17th century in the parish registers of Yorkshire. Over time, families bearing the Roadhouse name spread to other regions of England and even beyond, such as to North America and Australia.
The Roadhouse surname has been spelled in various ways over the years, including Rhoadhouse, Rodhouse, and Roodhouse. This variation in spelling can be attributed to illiteracy, phonetic interpretation, and regional accents.
Today, individuals with the surname Roadhouse can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name has retained its unique charm and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 93 people named Roadhouse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Roadhouse.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Lee
- Mark
Female