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UK surname

Rinaldi

An Italian surname referring to someone from Rinaldo, a place name derived from the Germanic name Raginwald.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Rinaldi surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 424, ranked #11,328, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Uddingston and Gardenside, New Cumnock and Cambridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rinaldi is 424 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8380.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

424

2016, ranked #11,328

Peak year

2014

424 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rinaldi had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 424 in 2016, ranked #11,328.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 45 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rinaldi surname distribution map

The map shows where the Rinaldi surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Rinaldi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rinaldi over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 2 #33,133
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 20 #32,579
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 32 #29,838
1997 modern 324 #12,859
1998 modern 347 #12,607
1999 modern 339 #12,892
2000 modern 336 #12,921
2001 modern 338 #12,669
2002 modern 353 #12,512
2003 modern 355 #12,285
2004 modern 365 #12,077
2005 modern 378 #11,692
2006 modern 378 #11,714
2007 modern 375 #11,955
2008 modern 380 #11,942
2009 modern 391 #11,925
2010 modern 405 #11,874
2011 modern 391 #12,062
2012 modern 414 #11,431
2013 modern 421 #11,462
2014 modern 424 #11,463
2015 modern 422 #11,409
2016 modern 424 #11,328

Geography

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Where Rinaldis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Uddingston and Gardenside, New Cumnock, Cambridge, Portobello and Cumnock Rural. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Uddingston and Gardenside South Lanarkshire
2 New Cumnock East Ayrshire
3 Cambridge 010 Cambridge
4 Portobello City of Edinburgh
5 Cumnock Rural East Ayrshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rinaldi

These lists show first names that appear often with the Rinaldi surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rinaldi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rinaldi, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Rinaldi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Rinaldi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rinaldi is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rinaldi is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rinaldi falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rinaldi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Rinaldi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rinaldi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rinaldi surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 3 Rinaldis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.19x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 6.19x
Devon 1 9.91x
Gloucestershire 1 10.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George In East in Middlesex leads with 3 Rinaldis recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

Place Total Index
St George In East 3 909.09x
Bishopsteignton 1 5000.00x
Bristol St James In 1 714.29x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rinaldi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Lucy 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rinaldi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Frank 1
Guseppe 1
Mariano 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Rinaldi households.

FAQ

Rinaldi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rinaldi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Rinaldi surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rinaldi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 424 in 2016. That gives Rinaldi a modern rank of #11,328.

What does the Rinaldi surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to someone from Rinaldo, a place name derived from the Germanic name Raginwald.

What does the Rinaldi map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rinaldi bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.