The Neri Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Neri, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Neri family crest.
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Origin of the Neri name
Neri usually comes from Neri, a short form of the given name Ranieri (Rainier), from Germanic ragin, "counsel", and hari, "army". It may also be a nickname from nero, "black", for a man with dark hair or skin. Neri is especially common in Tuscany, notably Florence, and in central Italy.
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This overview covers the Neri name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Neri name FAQ
What does the Neri name mean?
Short form of Ranieri; dark. Common variants include Nero, Nerini, Nardi.
Where does the Neri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Neri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Neri crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Neri coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).