Find out how popular the last name Rinaldi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rinaldi.

Rinaldi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rinaldi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rinaldi in America

Rinaldi is the 4573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rinaldi surname appeared 7,756 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Rinaldi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rinaldi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rinaldi

The surname Rinaldi originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian personal name Rinaldo, which in turn comes from the Germanic elements "rin" meaning "advice" and "wald" meaning "rule."

The Rinaldi name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it can be traced back to noble families who were prominent landowners and influential figures in their respective communities. Some of the earliest examples of the name appear in medieval records and manuscripts from these areas.

One notable historical reference is the inclusion of the Rinaldi family in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), a compendium of noble Italian families compiled in the 16th century. This document highlights the family's long-standing aristocratic lineage and their contributions to various aspects of Italian society.

Among the earliest recorded instances of the Rinaldi name is Ugolino Rinaldi, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Matteo Rinaldi (1515-1582), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Bologna, whose works on Roman law were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Throughout the centuries, several Rinaldis have achieved significant recognition in various fields. One such individual was Odoardo Rinaldi (1594-1671), an Italian Oratorian priest and historian who authored the influential work Annales Ecclesiastici, a comprehensive ecclesiastical history spanning from the birth of Christ to the year 1198.

Another noteworthy Rinaldi was Giovanni Rinaldi (1820-1897), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1892 to 1893. He played a crucial role in the process of Italian unification and the development of the country's political institutions.

In the realm of arts and culture, Carlo Rinaldi (1856-1931) was a prominent Italian sculptor and painter. His works, characterized by their neoclassical style, can be found in various public spaces and museums across Italy.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the Rinaldi surname throughout history, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rinaldi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rinaldi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rinaldi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rinaldi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rinaldi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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