Rinaldi Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Rinaldi name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Rinaldi coat of arms.
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Origin of the Rinaldi name
Rinaldi is the plural of Rinaldo, from the Germanic Raginald, combining ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule", the same name as the English Reginald. It was popularized in Italy by the chivalric romances of Rinaldo of Montalbano, cousin of Orlando. The surname is found throughout Italy, with notable numbers in Emilia-Romagna, Lazio and Campania.
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This overview covers the Rinaldi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rinaldi name FAQ
What does the Rinaldi name mean?
From Rinaldo, "ruler by counsel". Common variants include Rinaldo, Rinaldini, Rainaldi.
Where does the Rinaldi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Rinaldi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rinaldi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rinaldi coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.