Neri is a common surname from Italy. It can also be found in Latin America and the United States,Surname Data particularly among those of Italian descent.
Etymology and history Derived from the Italian word — nero (black), Neri - Meaning name to describe a dark-complexioned or black-haired person, though many Neris have no connection to that, but were given the surname precisely because of its commonness. e.g.: Pet form of names, Raineri and Maineri; In honour to St. Philip Neri.
Variations The spelling variations include: Neretti, Neritti, Nerini, Neroni, Nerucci, Nieri, Nerozzi, Neri and Néri.
People Adelaide Neri (1940–2018), Brazilian teacher and politician Alain Néri (born 1942), French politician Albert J. Neri (1952–2011), American political news correspondent, pundit, and political analyst Alessandra Neri (born 1988), Italian racing driver Ana Néri (1814–1880), Brazilian nurse and war heroine Antonio Neri (chemist) (1576–c. 1614), Italian glass maker Fernando Neri (born 1969), Argentinian footballer Francesca Neri (born 1954), Italian actress Francisco Valmerino Neri (born 1976), known as "Neri", Brazilian footballer Giacomo Neri (1916–2010), Italian professional football player and coach Giancarlo Neri, Italian sculptor Giulio Neri (1909-1958), Italian operatic bass Greg Neri, pen name G. Neri, American author Krizza Neri (born 1995), Filipina singer Luigi Delneri (born 1950), Italian football manager Maino Neri (1924–1995), Italian footballer and manager Manuel Neri (1930–2021), American artist Massimiliano Neri (born 1977), Italian fashion model Matteo Neri (born 1999), Italian fencer Nick Neri (born 1995), American racing driver Paul Néri (1917–1979), Italian racing cyclist Philip Neri (1515–1595), Italian saint Rodolfo Neri (born 1952), Mexican astronaut Romeo Neri (1903–1961), Italian gymnast Romulo Neri (born 1950), Filipino educator and public servant Rosalba Neri (born 1938), Italian actress Rosalina Neri (1927–2024), Italian actress Scott Neri, Mexican artist Silvério Neri (1858–1934), Brazilian politician
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