Neri is a common surname from Italy. 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 includes: 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 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 Ernesto Neri, pen name E. Neri, United States Marine, financial advisor References Italian noble families French-language surnames Italian-language surnames Jewish surnames Sephardic surnames de:Gacus pt:Neri