English patronymic of Norman origin from Roger with a possessive -s. Roger comes from Germanic Hrodger, from hruod 'fame' and ger 'spear', and was brought to England by the Normans, appearing as Rogerus in the Domesday Book of 1086. In Ireland it was also adopted for Gaelic Mac Ruaidhrí.
Spellings and related forms: Rodgers, Rogerson, Hodge, Hodges, Dodge, Ruggiero (Italian), Rutgers (Dutch).
An upright spear with a pennant reflects 'famous spear', the meaning of Roger.
Most surnames have no single "family crest". In heraldry, a coat of arms belonged to one person and passed down one line of descent. Sites that sell "the Rogers coat of arms" usually show the arms of one historic family that shared the name. Ours is different on purpose: an original design built from what the name means, which any Rogers can own honestly.
Blankets: soft velveteen plush (100% polyester), printed on one side; may run up to 3 in. short of the listed size. Rugs: polyester chenille with hemmed edges and a coated backing, for indoor use. Both are printed in the USA (Georgia and North Carolina).
Name meanings come from the sources above, checked 2026-10. Where scholars disagree, we say so.