Neri (surname)

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

Etymology and history

Derived from the Italian word — nero (black), 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 and Nerozzi.

People

• Adelaide Neri (1940–2018), Brazilian teacher and politician
• 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
• Luigi Delneri, Italian football manager
• Maino Neri (1924–1995), Italian footballer and manager
• Manuel Neri (1930–2021), 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