Merisi
Merisi is an Italian surname. Its exact etymology is not clearly documented, and like many Italian names it may arise from locational, patronymic, or descriptive origins. The name is most commonly encountered in historical records from northern Italy, especially in the early modern period, and it remains present among Italian families and diaspora communities today.
The best-known bearer of the name is Michelangelo Merisi (1571–1610), the painter widely referred to as Caravaggio.
In addition to Caravaggio, there are other individuals who have borne the Merisi surname, but none have
Overall, Merisi is a historic Italian surname most prominently linked to Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, while