Rhodes (also spelled Rhoades, Rhoads, Roads, Roades, and Rodes) is an

English surname English names are personal names used in, or originating in, England. In England, as elsewhere in the English-speaking world, a complete name usually consists of one or more given names, commonly referred to as first names, and a (most commonly ...

deriving from the

Old English Old English ( or , or ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. It developed from the languages brought to Great Britain by Anglo-S ...

word "rod", meaning "a clearing in the woods". It arose as a

locational surname A toponymic surname or habitational surname or byname is a surname or byname derived from a place name,

for a person who either lived near woodland clearings, or was originally from one of many locations with the name, and is not connected to the Greek island of the same name. Topographical features provided intuitive and convenient means of identification in small

mediaeval In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and t ...

communities, and former inhabitants of a given location who moved to another town or area would often be identified using the name of their birthplace.

Notable people with this surname

Rhodes A–D

* Alan Rhodes (disambiguation), several people, including: **

Alan Rhodes (rugby league) Alan Rhodes (born ) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Castleford, York (captain), Doncaster, and the Sheffield E ...

, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s ** Alan Rhodes (rugby league, born in Bradford), English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s * Albert Rhodes (diplomat) (1840–1904), American diplomat and author *

Alex Rhodes (cyclist) Alexis "Alex" Rhodes (born 1 December 1984) is an Australian professional racing cyclist. On 18 July 2005, Rhodes suffered major trauma when a car drove into a training squad of Australian cyclists training near Zeulenroda, Germany, killing he ...

(born 1984), female Australian racing cyclist * Alex Rhodes (footballer), English footballer *

Alexandre de Rhodes Alexandre de Rhodes, SJ (; 15 March 1593 – 5 November 1660), also Đắc Lộ was an Avignonese Jesuit missionary and lexicographer who had a lasting impact on Christianity in Vietnam. He wrote the '' Dictionarium Annamiticum Lusitanum et Latin ...

, French Jesuit missionary * Alexis Rhodes, fictional character in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' *

Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Amelia Holt Atwater-Rhodes (born April 16, 1984), known professionally as Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, is an American author of fantasy and young adult literature and a Language Arts/Literature teacher at Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. She wa ...

, American author * Andy Rhodes, retired English football goalkeeper *

Anthony Rhodes Anthony Rhodes (September 24, 1916 – August 23, 2004) was a British writer of memoirs, novels, travelogues, reviews and histories. Rhodes was born in Plymouth, England, and was the eldest of three sons of Dorothy and Colonel George Rhodes CBE. ...

, journalist and author of ''The Vatican in the Age of the Dictators'' * April Rhodes, fictional character in ''Glee'' *

Arthur Rhodes Arthur Lee Rhodes, Jr. (born October 24, 1969) is an American former professional baseball left-handed relief pitcher and current pitching coach for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played 20 seas ...

(born 1969), Major League Baseball relief pitcher *

(1859–1922), New Zealand Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch * Atticus Rhodes, fictional character in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' * Augustus Rhodes, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California *

Austin Rhodes Austin J. Rhodes (25 February 1937 – 12 February 2019) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and ...

, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and coached in the 1970s *

Ben Rhodes (racing driver) Benjamin Jon Rhodes (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. He is the 2021 NASCAR Camping World ...

(born 1997), American NASCAR driver *

Bernard Rhodes Bernard Rhodes (born 1944) is a band manager, designer, studio owner, record producer and songwriter who was integral to the development of the punk rock scene in the United Kingdom from the middle 1970s. He is most associated with two of the U ...

, former manager of The Clash *

Billy Rhodes (English rugby league) William Rhodes (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s, and coached in the 1920s through to the 1950s. He played at representative level for England, and at club ...

, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s, and coached in the 1920s through to the 1950s *

Carol Rhodes Carol Mary Rhodes (7 April 1959 – 4 December 2018) was a Scottish artist known for paintings and drawings of landscapes and marked by human intervention. Rhodes was born in Edinburgh, but spent her infancy and youth in Serampore, India. She mo ...

(1959–2018) Scottish painter *

CeCe Rhodes The following is a list of characters for The CW teen television drama series, ''Gossip Girl'' (2007–2012) and its standalone sequel series of the same name (2021–2023). The series is based on the popular book series of the same name written ...

, fictional character in ''Gossip Girl'' *

Cecil Rhodes Cecil John Rhodes ( ; 5 July 185326 March 1902) was an English-South African mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. He and his British South Africa Company founded th ...

(1853–1902), British businessman after whom Rhodesia was named, theorist of imperialism, creator of the Rhodes Scholarship *

Christopher Rhodes Sir Christopher George Rhodes, 3rd Baronet (30 April 1914 – 22 June 1964) was an English film and television actor. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for services 1940-41 and the United States Legion of Merit for his World War II ser ...

, former British film and television actor *

Cody Rhodes Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born June 30, 1985) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. As of April 2022, he is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown (WWE brand), SmackDown brand. He is also known for co-fou ...

(born 1985; birth name Cody Runnels), American professional wrestler and son of wrestler Dusty Rhodes *

Cynthia Rhodes Cynthia Rhodes (born November 21, 1956) is a retired American actress, singer and dancer. She is known for her role as Penny in ''Dirty Dancing'' (1987) as well as Tina Tech in ''Flashdance'' (1983), Jackie in '' Staying Alive'' (1983), and off ...

, American actress, singer and dancer * Damian Rhodes, retired NHL goaltender * Dan Rhodes, English writer * David Rhodes (disambiguation), several people, including: ** Dave Rhodes, purported author of the electronic chain letter "Make.Money.Fast" **

David Rhodes (author) David Allen Rhodes (December 6, 1946 – November 10, 2022) was an American novelist. He published six novels; the most recent, ''Painting Beyond Walls'', was published in 2022. Biography Rhodes grew up outside Des Moines, Iowa. He earned a Bache ...

, American novelist ** David Rhodes (cricketer), English-born New Zealand cricketer ** David Rhodes (footballer), former Australian rules footballer ** David Rhodes (kayaker), Australian sprint canoeist *

Dominic Rhodes Dominic Dondrell Rhodes (born January 17, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs and was signed by the ...

, running back in the National Football League *

Donnelly Rhodes Donnelly Rhodes Henry (December 4, 1937 – January 8, 2018) was a Canadian actor. He had many American television and film credits, probably best known to American audiences as the hapless escaped convict Dutch Leitner on the soap opera spoof ' ...

, Canadian television actor * Doralee Rhodes, fictional character in ''Nine to Five'' * Doris Rhodes (1898–1982), British bridge player *

Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (December 12, 1909 – May 30, 1997) was the first woman ever to serve as a member of the Louisiana State Legislature. Background Doris N. Lindsey was born in Greensburg, the seat of government of St. Helena Parish ...

(1909–1997), American politician * Doug Rhodes, multi-instrumentalist *

Dustin Rhodes Dustin Patrick Runnels (born April 11, 1969) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Dustin Rhodes, with a nickname of "The Natural" and is a member of The Sons of ...

(born 1969; real name Dustin Runnels), American professional wrestler also known as Goldust; son of wrestler Dusty Rhodes * Dusty Rhodes (baseball coach) (born 1946), American college baseball coach * Dusty Rhodes (cricketer) (1916–1983), English cricket player and umpire * Dusty Rhodes (footballer) (1882–1960), English footballer and manager *

Dusty Rhodes (outfielder) James Lamar "Dusty" Rhodes (May 13, 1927 – June 17, 2009) was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder and pinch hitter whose otherwise unremarkable seven-year Major League Baseball career was dramatically highlighted by his star ...

(1927–2009), American baseball player *

Dusty Rhodes Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. (October 11, 1945 – June 11, 2015), better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, booker, and trainer who worked for the National Wrestling Alliance ...

(1945–2015; real name Virgil Runnels Jr.), American professional wrestler and father of Cody and Dustin Rhodes

Rhodes E–J

* E. C. Rhodes, statistician and economist who worked with Arthur Bowley and Karl Pearson *

Edgar Nelson Rhodes Edgar Nelson Rhodes, (January 5, 1877 – March 15, 1942), was a Canadian parliamentarian from Nova Scotia who served as Premier of Nova Scotia from 1925 to 1930. Early life and career He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canad ...

, Canadian parliamentarian and

premier of Nova Scotia The premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister to the lieutenant governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and presides over the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. Following the Westminster system, the premier is normally the leader of t ...

* Elisha Hunt Rhodes, Brigadier General in the Union Army * Emitt Rhodes (1950–2020), American singer/songwriter * Erica Rhodes, American actress and comedian *

Erik Rhodes (actor, born 1906) Erik Rhodes (born Ernest Sharpe; February 10, 1906 – February 17, 1990) was an American film and Broadway singer and actor. He is best remembered today for appearing in two classic Hollywood musical films with the popular dancing team of F ...

, American actor * Erik Rhodes (pornographic actor), American pornographic actor * Ernie Rhodes, English footballer * Esther Biddle Rhoads (1896–1979), American educator, relief worker *

Frank Rhodes (British Army officer) Colonel Francis William Rhodes (9 April 1850 – 21 September 1905) was a British military officer. He is perhaps the best known member of the Rhodes family after his mining magnate brother Cecil. Biography Trained as a soldier from his yo ...

(1851–1905), brother of Cecil, 19th century British Army Colonel in Africa * Frank H. T. Rhodes, president of Cornell University *

Gary Rhodes Gary Rhodes (22 April 1960 – 26 November 2019) was an English restaurateur and television chef, known for his love of English cuisine and ingredients and for his distinctive spiked hair style. He fronted shows such as ''MasterChef'', '' Mas ...

(1960–2019), English celebrity chef and restaurateur *

George Rhodes (farmer) George Rhodes (14 July 1816 – 18 June 1864) was a New Zealand pastoralist. He was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England in 1816. William Barnard Rhodes, his eldest brother, was the first from his family to settle in New Zealand in 1840. G ...

(1816–1864), New Zealand pastoralist *

George Rhodes (musician) George Arthur Rhodes (October 10, 1918 – December 25, 1985) was an American arranger, conductor, music director, pianist, and composer. He is most known for being Sammy Davis Jr.'s long-time music director, arranger, and conductor. Rhodes made h ...

, American arranger, conductor, pianist, and music director *

Happy Rhodes Happy Rhodes (born Kimberley Tyler Rhodes, August 9, 1965) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter with a four-octave vocal range, releasing 11 albums between 1986 and 2007. Family Rhodes' maternal grandfather Dave Stamper wrote son ...

, American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and electronic musician *

Hari Rhodes Hari Rhodes (April 10, 1932 – January 15, 1992) was an American author and actor whose career spanned three decades beginning in 1957. He was sometimes billed as Harry Rhodes, and appeared in 66 films and television programs, such as ABC's ...

, American actor * Harold Rhodes (disambiguation), several people *

Heaton Rhodes Sir Robert Heaton Rhodes (27 February 1861 – 30 July 1956) was a New Zealand politician and lawyer. Life Rhodes was born in Purau on Banks Peninsula, the son of sheep farmer and politician Robert Heaton Rhodes. He went to England to attend ...

(1861–1956), New Zealand politician and lawyer * Captain Henry Rhodes, fictional character in ''Day of the Dead'' * Herbert Rhodes, English cricketer * Herbert W. Rhodes, American architect * Hervey Rhodes, Baron Rhodes (1895–1987), British Labour Party politician * Ida Rhodes, mathematician * Izora Rhodes, Izora Armstead; one half of the pop group the Weather Girls * James Rhodes (disambiguation), several people **

James Rhodes (cricketer) James Rhodes (27 July 1866 – 26 August 1939) was an English cricketer active in 1890s. Born at Aston, Warwickshire, Rhodes was a right-handed batsman. Rhodes made his debut in first-class cricket for Warwickshire against Derbyshire at Ed ...

, English cricketer **

James Rhodes (pianist) James Edward Rhodes (born 6 March 1975) is a British-Spanish classical music, concert pianist and writer, and an activist for the protection of minors against sexual abuse in Spain. Early life James Edward Rhodes was born into a middle class Je ...

(born 1975), English pianist **

James Ford Rhodes James Ford Rhodes (May 1, 1848 – January 22, 1927), was an American industrialist and historian born in Cleveland, Ohio. After earning a fortune in the iron, coal, and steel industries by 1885, he retired from business to devote time to histo ...

, American industrialist and historian * Jane Rhodes (1929–2011), French opera singer * Jay B. Rhodes, American inventor * Jean Rhodes, American academic psychologist and author *

Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes (born Janice Wilson) is an American actress best known in her many television roles specifically TV shows such as ''Friends'' and ''Gilmore Girls'' but she is mainly known for her role as Penny Halliwell on ''Charmed''. Life a ...

, American actress * Jewell Parker Rhodes, American novelist *

Jim Rhodes James Allen Rhodes (September 13, 1909 – March 4, 2001) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 61st and 63rd Governor of Ohio from 1963 to 1971 and from 1975 to 1983. Rhodes was one of only seven U.S. governors ...

, four-term governor of Ohio * John Harold Rhodes, English recipient of the Victoria Cross * John Jacob Rhodes III, former Republican representative *

John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes Jr. (September 18, 1916 – August 24, 2003) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona for thirty years from 1953 to 1983. He was the mino ...

, American politician and lawyer *

John Rhodes (racing driver) John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Ep ...

, British former racing driver *

John W. Rhodes John W. Rhodes is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. A real estate broker from Huntersville, North Carolina, Rhodes represented the 98th district. He was ...

, former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly *

Jonty Rhodes Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes (born 27 July 1969) is a South African professional cricket coach, commentator and former Test cricket, Test and One Day International cricketer. He is regarded as one of the greatest fielders of all time and was the ...

, former South African cricketer * Jordan Rhodes, Scottish footballer

Rhodes K–Z

* Kay Rhodes, American bridge player * Kerry Rhodes, American football safety *

Kim Rhode Kimberly Susan Rhode (born July 16, 1979) is an American double trap and skeet shooter. A California native, she is a six-time Olympic medal winner, including three gold medals, and six-time national champion in double trap. She is the most su ...

, American double trap and skeet shooter *

Kim Rhodes Kim Rhodes (born June 7, 1969) is an American actress who is known for portraying Cindy Harrison on the soap operas '' Another World'' (1996–1999) and ''As the World Turns'' (2000–2001), Carey Martin on the Disney Channel sitcoms ''The Suite ...

, American actress * Kristin Rhodes, Professional Strongwoman, Worlds Strongest Woman * La Mott W. Rhodes (1843–1890), American lawyer and politician * Lancelot Barrie Rhodes, (1934–2021) New Zealand musician * Leah Rhodes, former American costume designer *

Lou Rhodes Lou Rhodes is an English singer and songwriter from Manchester, now living in Wiltshire. In addition to providing vocals and lyrics for the band Lamb, Rhodes has released four solo albums: '' Beloved One'', '' Bloom'' and '' One Good Thing'' a ...

, English singer and songwriter * Lucinda Rhodes-Flaherty, British television and film actress * Luke Rhodes (born 1992), American football player *The Honourable

Margaret Rhodes Margaret Rhodes (; 9 June 1925 – 25 November 2016) was a British aristocrat and a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. From 1991 to 2002, she served as Woman of the Bedchamber to her aunt Queen E ...

, first cousin and close friend of Queen Elizabeth II *

Marjorie Rhodes Marjorie Rhodes (9 April 1897 – 4 July 1979) was a British actress. She was born Millicent Wise in Kingston upon Hull, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. Career One of her better-known roles was as Lucy Fitton, the mother in Bill Naughton's pl ...

(1897–1979), British actress of motion pictures and television * Mark Rhodes (disambiguation), several people * Mary Louise Rhodes (1916–1987), American

petroleum geologist A petroleum geologist is an earth scientist who works in the field of petroleum geology, which involves all aspects of oil discovery and production. Petroleum geologists are usually linked to the actual discovery of oil and the identification ...

, * Mel Rhodes, creativity researcher and originator of the 4 P of creativity * Michael Rhodes (disambiguation), several people *

Nick Rhodes Nick Rhodes (born Nicholas James Bates; 8 June 1962) is an English keyboardist and producer, best known as a founding member and the keyboardist of the band Duran Duran. He has also been the only constant member of the group since their 1978 ...

, the English keyboardist for Duran Duran * P. J. Rhodes (1940–2021), British academic and ancient historian *

Pam Rhodes Pam Rhodes (born September 1950) is an English television, radio presenter and author, known for presenting BBC Television's long-running religious series '' Songs of Praise'' since the early 1980s. Early life Rhodes was born in 1950, and grew u ...

, British television presenter * Paul Rhodes, Canadian political strategist * Pauline Rhodes (born 1937), New Zealand artist *

Peter Rhodes * __NOTOC__ Peter Christopher Rhodes (1909–1965) was an American journalist and writer who worked for the United Press news service and for the United States Office of War Information. Personal life Family Rhodes was born on September 18, 1909 ...

, former American journalist * Peyton Nelle Rhodes, 15th president and namesake of

Rhodes College Rhodes College is a private liberal arts college in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), it is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South and is accredited by the Southern Associa ...

in Memphis, Tennessee *

Philip Rhodes Philip Leonard Rhodes (1895–1974) was an Americans, American naval architect known for his diverse yacht designs. Life Rhodes designed a wide variety of vessels from 7' dinghies to 123' motor-sailors, from hydrofoil racers to America's Cup win ...

, prolific boat designer who designed the 1962 America's Cup winner, ''Weatherly'' * Phillip Rhodes (drummer), drummer for the Gin Blossoms *

Randi Rhodes Randi Joyce Robertson (née Bueten; born January 28, 1958), better known by her Stage name#Reasons for use, air name Randi Rhodes, is an American progressivism, progressive political commentator, activist and talk radio host. ''The Randi Rhode ...

, talk radio host * Ray Rhodes, former American football head coach *

Richard Rhodes Richard Lee Rhodes (born July 4, 1937) is an American historian, journalist, and author of both fiction and nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning '' The Making of the Atomic Bomb'' (1986), and most recently, ''Energy: A Human History ...

(born 1937), American author, notably of ''Deadly Feasts'' about prion diseases, and of ''The Making of the Atomic Bomb'' *

Robert Heaton Rhodes Robert Heaton Rhodes (1815 – 1 June 1884) was a New Zealand politician who represented the Akaroa electorate from 1871 to 1874, when he resigned. He was elected unopposed in 1871. Biography Born in 1815 in Rotherham, in the English county ...

(1815–1884), New Zealand politician * Rufus N. Rhodes, founder of the ''Birmingham News'', and vice-president of the Associated Press * Rufus R. Rhodes, Chief Clerk of the Confederate Patent Office, 1861–1865 * Sarah Rhodes (1787–1862), illustrator *

Stephen Rhodes (radio presenter) Stephen Rhodes (1951 20 February 2017) was a voice-over artist and weekday daytime presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Northampton. He originally hosted the Consumer Programme from 10am until 1:30pm, but moved to the breakfast ...

, former weekday daytime presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio *

Steve Rhodes Steven John Rhodes (born 17 June 1964) is an English cricket coach and former cricketer. He was the former coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team. He was best known as a wicket-keeper, but was also a useful number six or seven batsman, ...

, former English cricketer *

Teddy Tahu Rhodes Teddy Tahu Rhodes (born 30 August 1966) is a New Zealand-born operatic baritone based in Australia. He has performed at opera houses in New Zealand, Australia, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, New York City and throughou ...

(born 1966), New Zealand bass-baritone * Thomas L. Rhodes (1939–2018), American political editor and president of ''National Review'' magazine *

Trevante Rhodes Trevante Nemour Rhodes (born February 10, 1990) is an American actor. He won several accolades and achieved recognition in 2016 for his performance as "Black" (Adult Chiron) in the Academy Award-winning film ''Moonlight''. He has since starred ...

(born 1990), American sportsman in track and fields and film and television actor * Trevor Rhodes (disambiguation), several people *

Tuffy Rhodes Karl Derrick "Tuffy" Rhodes (born August 21, 1968) is a retired American professional baseball player. He played six years in Major League Baseball in the US, and thirteen years in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan. Rhodes is the all-t ...

(born 1968), American professional baseball player * Walter Rhodes (musician), American blues musician *

Wilfred Rhodes Wilfred Rhodes (29 October 1877 – 8 July 1973) was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930. In Tests, Rhodes took 127 wickets and scored 2,325 runs, becoming the first Englishman ...

, former English cricketer * William Rhodes (disambiguation), several people *

Xavier Rhodes Xavier Rhodes (born June 19, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, and was selected by the Minnesota Vikin ...

, American Football Cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts *

Zandra Rhodes Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes (born 19 September 1940), is an English fashion and textile designer. Her early education in fashion set the foundation for a career in the industry creating textile prints. Rhodes has designed garments for Diana, Pr ...

, English fashion designer

Rhoades

Barbara Rhoades Barbara Rhoades is an American actress, known primarily for her comedy and mystery roles, especially as lady bandit Penelope ("Bad Penny") Cushings in '' The Shakiest Gun in the West'' (1968) with Don Knotts. She had a recurring role on ''Soap ...

(born 1946), American actress *

Elijah Rhoades Elijah Rhoades (March 7, 1791 Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts – February 9, 1858 Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts) was an American politician from New York. Life He was the son of Joseph Rhoades and Salome (Rust) Rhoa ...

(1791–1858), New York politician * Katharine Nash Rhoades, (1885–1964), American painter * Kevin C. Rhoades, American Catholic bishop * Kitty Rhoades (1951–2016), American politician *

Lana Rhoades Lana Rhoades is an American internet personality, podcaster and former pornographic film actress. She has appeared in publications such as ''Hustler (magazine), Hustler'', ''Penthouse (magazine), Penthouse'' and ''Playboy''. Early life Rhoades ...

, American former pornografic film actress * Marcus Morton Rhoades (1903–1991), American cytogeneticist * Paul Ezra Rhoades (1957–2011), American spree killer executed in Idaho *

Robert Ben Rhoades Robert Ben Rhoades (born November 22, 1945), also known as the Truck Stop Killer, is an American serial killer and rapist. He is confirmed to have tortured and killed at least two couples in Illinois and Texas in 1989 and 1990, and is additional ...

(born 1945), American serial killer also known as "The Truck Stop Killer" * Sarah Rhoades from ''America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5''

Rhoads

* Cornelius P. Rhoads (1898–1959), American pathologist and oncologist * Daniel Rhoads (1821–1895), American pioneer and rancher * David Rhoads (1932–2017), American Olympic cyclist *

George Rhoads George Rhoads (January 27, 1926 – July 9, 2021) was a contemporary American painting, painter, sculpture, sculptor and origami master. He was best known for his whimsical Rolling ball sculpture, audiokinetic sculptures in airports, science muse ...

(1926–2021), American artist, designer of

Rolling ball sculpture A rolling ball sculpture (sometimes referred to as a marble run, ball run, gravitram, ''kugelbahn'' (German: 'ball track'), or rolling ball machine) is a form of kinetic art – an art form that contains moving pieces – that specifica ...

s * Ronald Rhoads (born 1933), American Olympic cyclist *

Randy Rhoads Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's first two solo albu ...

(1956–1982), American rock guitarist * Samuel Rhoads (1711–1784), architect, Mayor of Philadelphia

Roads

* Barbara Roads *

Curtis Roads Curtis Roads (born May 9, 1951) is an American composer, author and computer programmer. He composes electronic and electroacoustic music, specializing in granular and pulsar synthesis. Career and music Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Roads studied co ...

* Elizabeth Roads

Rodes

Robert E. Rodes Robert Emmett (or Emmet) Rodes (March 29, 1829 – September 19, 1864) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the first of Robert E. Lee's divisional commanders not trained at West Point. His division led Stonewall Jackson ...

, Confederate general in the American Civil War

Rodeš

* Istok Rodeš, Croatian alpine ski racer

References

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