Rogers
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Rogers derived from old German meaning, "famed spear".
There are several historical figures surnamed Rogers:
- Bernard Rogers - retired American general.
- Buck Rogers - (fictional character).
- Carl Rogers - American psychologist.
- Dennis Rogers - Former Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand.
- Ernesto Nathan Rogers - Italian architect.
- Fred Rogers - Host of popular American children's show on public television.
- Ginger Rogers - Actress and Dancer.
- Hartley Rogers, Jr - American mathematician.
- Jacob S. Rogers - Second president of Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works.
- Kenny Rogers - Singer, Songwriter and Actor.
- Kenny Rogers (baseball player).
- Richard Rogers - British architect.
- Rodney Rogers - NBA forward.
- Roy Rogers - American cowboy actor.
- Stan Rogers - Famed Canadian folk singer.
- Thomas Rogers - Founder and first president of Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works.
- Will Rogers - American humorist and entertainer.
- William P. Rogers - Former U.S. Attorney General and U. S. Secretary of State.
Rogers is the name of several places in the United States of America:
Rogers can refer to one of several companies:
- Rogers Communications, a large Canadian media and communications company.
- Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works, the second largest steam locomotive manufacturing company in the 19th century.
Rogers may also be in reference to a sports stadium known as the Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome.
Rodgers (different spelling) is also a surname.
- Aaron Rodgers - Quarterback.
- Jack Rodgers - Famed leader of 'Charlottes Fanclub'.
- Richard Rodgers - composer of the songwriting team Rodgers and Hammerstein.
- Rodgers Instruments - organ manufacturer.
The additional letter d in the variant spelling is believed by some to be a Welsh addition.
