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, Nerozzi, Neri and Néri.

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
 * Silvério Neri, Brazilian politician
 * Scott Neri, Mexican artist