Neri is a common surname from Italy. It can also be found in Latin America and the United States, particularly among those of Italian descent.
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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, 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