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 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, 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
- Jair Neri
- Ernesto Neri, pen name E. Neri, United States Marine, Financial Advisor
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