2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Rimoldi
A habitational surname derived from place names in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Rimoldi. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rimoldi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Rimoldi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rimoldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rimoldi
The surname Rimoldi has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rimoldo," which was a personal name or nickname meaning "brave" or "courageous." This name was likely given to individuals who displayed valor or bravery in battles or other significant events.
The earliest recorded instances of the Rimoldi surname can be found in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is possible that the name originated as a toponymic surname, referring to a specific place or town where the family resided or had properties.
In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Guglielmo Rimoldi, who played a significant role in the political affairs of Milan. He was a prominent figure during the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, two rival factions that dominated Italian politics at the time.
During the Renaissance period, the Rimoldi family gained prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Antonio Rimoldi, a renowned painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. His most celebrated work was the frescoes he created for the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan.
In the 18th century, a philosopher and theologian named Giovanni Battista Rimoldi made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and debated.
Another prominent individual with the Rimoldi surname was Cesare Rimoldi, a military leader who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence during the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the battles against the Austrian Empire and was regarded as a hero for his bravery and strategic prowess.
Throughout history, the Rimoldi name has also been associated with various locations and place names. For instance, there is a town called Rimoldi in the province of Pavia, which may have been named after the family or served as the origin of their surname.
While these are just a few examples, the Rimoldi surname has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including art, literature, philosophy, and military affairs.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rimoldi
Among Census respondents with the surname Rimoldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rimoldi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rimoldi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.1% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino23.5% · 28
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rimoldi
Rimoldi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-4 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,329 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 11,329 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 8,925 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rimoldi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #142,788 | -6.7% |
| Count | 126 | 119 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rimoldi bearers went from 126 to 119 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 8,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #142,788.
FAQ
Rimoldi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rimoldi?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Rimoldi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Rimoldi?
Rimoldi ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Rimoldi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rimoldi.
Has Rimoldi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rimoldi went from 126 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Rimoldi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rimoldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rimoldi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rimoldi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.1%), Hispanic (23.5%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rimoldi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rimoldi mean?
A habitational surname derived from place names in Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rimoldi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Rimoldi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.