Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
RODNEY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
RODNEY. A place in co. Somerset, which was possessed by the family as early as the time of Stephen. The elder line became extinct in the XVII. century ; but Lord Rodney represents a jouuger branch. Peerage.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English