This surname Roddis could be a variant of Greek or Galician: Rodis, or of English origin, possibly a variant of English Rhodes.
Rodis -
- Greek: from rodi 'pomegranate', classical Greek rhoidion, diminutive of rhoia, hence an occupational name for someone who grew or sold pomegranates.
- Greek: alternatively, a nickname from the Greek dialect Word rodo 'rose' (classical Greek rhodon).
- Galician (Rodís): habitational name from any of the places in Galicia called Rodis, in the provinces of Lugo, Pontevedra, and A Coruña.
Possible Variants: Roodhouse, Rodhouse (both of English origin)