| ![Show Contents]() Rinaldi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy Early Origins of the Rinaldi familyThe surname Rinaldi was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The name is so widespread that it is very likely that there were originally several families that took this name without knowing of the others' existence; it is unlikely that all the bearers of the Rinaldi name in the world today share a common ancestor. The name is the Italian equivalent to the English name Reynold, which originated from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "ragin," meaning "counsel" and "wald," meaning "rule." Early History of the Rinaldi familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rinaldi research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1298, 1504, 1526, 1551, 1570, 1595, 1611, 1620, 1655, 1671, 1676, 1691, 1710, 1792 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Rinaldi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rinaldi Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rinaldi, Rindaldo, Renaldo, Renaldi, Rinaldis, Rainaldo, Ranaldo, Renaldi, Rinaudi, Rinauro, Rinallo, Ranalli, Rinaldelli and many more. Early Notables of the Rinaldi familyProminent among members of the family was - Odorico Raynaldi or Rinaldi (1595-1671), an Italian historian and Oratorian
- Santo Rinaldi (1620-1676), an Italian painter of the Baroque period
Rinaldi RankingIn the United States, the name Rinaldi is the 4,412nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Rinaldi is ranked the 4,383rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2
 Rinaldi migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rinaldi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- P. Rinaldi, 24, who arrived in New York in 1891
| Contemporary Notables of the name Rinaldi (post 1700) | + |
- Nicholas Rinaldi (b. 1934), American poet and novelist
- Ann Rinaldi (b. 1934), American young-adult fiction author
- Matt Rinaldi, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State House of Representatives 115th District, 2012 3
- John Rinaldi (b. 1968), American politician, Candidate for Mayor of San Francisco, California, 2007 3
- Archie Rinaldi, American politician, First Selectman of Torrington, Connecticut, 1947 3
- Anthony J. Rinaldi, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Senate 32nd District, 1934 3
- Margherita Rinaldi (1935-2023), Italian lyric soprano, primarily active in the 1960s and 1970s
- Andrea Rinaldi (2000-2020), Italian footballer who played 37 matches; he died on 11 May 2020, aged 19, following a sudden brain aneurysm
- Michele Rinaldi, Italian former Grand Prix motocross world champion and team manager
- Michele Rinaldi (b. 1987), Italian footballer
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Rinaldi migration to the United States 
