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UK surname

Neri

An Italian surname derived from the given name Ranieri, meaning "wise counselor" or "decision-maker."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Neri surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 183, ranked #20,813, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Devon, Penilee and Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Neri is 183 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

183

2016, ranked #20,813

Peak year

2016

183 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Neri had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016, ranked #20,813.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Neri surname distribution map

The map shows where the Neri surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Neri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Neri over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 16 #32,260
1911 historical 19 #31,416
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 128 #24,017
2000 modern 133 #23,462
2001 modern 134 #23,037
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 143 #22,367
2004 modern 148 #22,000
2005 modern 153 #21,490
2006 modern 148 #22,111
2007 modern 150 #22,212
2008 modern 159 #21,598
2009 modern 166 #21,469
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 178 #20,809
2012 modern 173 #21,135
2013 modern 178 #21,108
2014 modern 177 #21,340
2015 modern 178 #21,149
2016 modern 183 #20,813

Geography

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Where Neris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Devon, Penilee, Bolton, Ellon West and Hackney. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Devon 002 North Devon
2 Penilee Glasgow City
3 Bolton 027 Bolton
4 Ellon West Aberdeenshire
5 Hackney 027 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Neri

These lists show first names that appear often with the Neri surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Neri

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Neri, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Neri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Neri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Neri is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Neri is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Neri falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Neri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Neri, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Neri

The surname Neri is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "niger" meaning "black" or "dark." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Italian documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. In some cases, the name was also spelled as "Nero" or "Negri."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Filippo di Ser Brunellesco Neri (1377-1446), a renowned Florentine architect and sculptor who is celebrated for his innovative design of the dome of the Florence Cathedral.

Another notable figure was Antonio Neri (c. 1576-1614), an Italian priest and chemist who authored the influential work "L'Arte Vetraria" (The Art of Glass), which detailed the techniques and processes of glassmaking.

In the 16th century, the name Neri was associated with the Compagnia dei Neri, a religious confraternity in Florence dedicated to charitable works and the care of the sick and poor.

The surname Neri also has a connection to the town of Neri, located in the province of Messina, Sicily. It is possible that some bearers of the name may have originated from or had ties to this locality.

Other notable individuals with the surname Neri include:

1. Pompeo Neri (1557-1646), an Italian Catholic priest and mystic who founded the Oratory of St. Philip Neri. 2. Jacopo Neri (1572-1642), an Italian engraver and printmaker known for his etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects. 3. Michelangelo Neri (1673-1758), an Italian painter and architect who worked extensively in Rome and its surrounding areas. 4. Francesco Neri (1819-1886), an Italian painter and illustrator known for his historical and genre scenes. 5. Massimo Neri (born 1960), an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Fiorentina and Parma.

Overall, the surname Neri has a rich history rooted in the Italian Renaissance and its cultural and artistic traditions, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Neri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Neri surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Neris recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Neris recorded in 1881 and an index of 144.93x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 144.93x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Neri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
N. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Neri households.

Occupation Count
Greek Merchant 1

FAQ

Neri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Neri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Neri surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Neri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016. That gives Neri a modern rank of #20,813.

What does the Neri surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the given name Ranieri, meaning "wise counselor" or "decision-maker."

What does the Neri map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Neri bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.