Neri (surname)

Neri is a common surname from Italy. It also can be found in Latin America and the U.S.A,^[1] particularly among those of Italian descent.

Etymology and history[]

Back to the 12th century, Neri, was supposedly a noble family from Tuscany who were believed to be descendants of Roman Emperor Nero, while other sources cites Crypto-Jews^{[citation needed]} from Sicily as its earliest reference in Italy, thus, its real origin remains unknown.^[2]

Derived from the Italian word — nero (black),^[3] 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 includes: Neretti, Neritti, Nerini, Neroni, Nerucci, Nieri and Nerozzi.

People[]

• Alain Néri, French politician
• Albert J. Neri (1952–2011), American political news correspondent, pundit, and political analyst
• Alessandra Neri (born 1988), Italian racing driver
• Ana Néri, Brazilian nurse and war heroine
• Antonio Neri, Italian glass maker
• Fernando Neri, 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
• Laura Neri, Greek film director
• Luigi Delneri, Italian football manager
• Maino Neri (1924–1995), Italian footballer and manager
• Manuel Neri (born 1930), American artist
• Massimiliano Neri, Italian fashion model
• Nick Neri (born 1995), American racing driver
• Paul Néri (1917–1979), Italian racing cyclist
• Philip Neri (1515–1595), Italian saint
• Rodolfo Neri, Mexican astronaut
• Romeo Neri, Italian gymnast
• Romulo Neri (born 1950), Filipino educator and public servant
• Rosalba Neri, Italian actress
• Scott Neri, Mexican artist
• , pen name E. Neri, United States Marine, financial advisor

References[]

Surname list

This page lists people with the surname Black.
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