Rainaldi

Rainaldi is an Italian surname. It is generally considered to be patronymic in origin, derived from the given name Rainaldo, a form of Rainald, itself rooted in medieval Germanic personal names. The surname is most commonly associated with central Italy, and it has appeared in historical records dating back to the early modern period.

Historically, the Rainaldi name is linked to a family of architects active in Rome and other parts of central Italy during the late Renaissance and Baroque eras. Notable members include Jacopo Rainaldi and his son Giovanni Battista Rainaldi, both Italian architects who contributed to the design and construction of churches, palaces, and urban projects in the region. Their work reflects the transitional style between late Renaissance and Baroque architecture and helped shape several cityscapes in the Italian capital and surrounding areas.

In contemporary contexts, Rainaldi may be found among Italian communities and in countries with Italian diaspora. As a surname, it appears in genealogical records, academic references, and cultural histories related to Italian art and architecture.

See also: surnames of Italian origin; Italian architectural families.