Neri (surname)

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Neri is a common surname from Spain. It also can be found in Latin America and the U.S.A, [1] particularly among those of Italian descent.

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Etymology and history

Derived from the Italian word — nero (black), [2] 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.:

Variations

The spelling variations include: Neretti, Neritti, Nerini, Neroni, Nerucci, Nieri and Nerozzi.

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