The Nieto Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Nieto, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Nieto family crest.
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Origin of the Nieto name
Nieto means "grandson" in Spanish. It was given to distinguish a young man from a grandfather who had the same given name. Like many family-relationship bynames it arose independently in many villages. The surname is common across Spain, especially Castile, Galicia and Andalusia, and throughout Latin America.
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This overview covers the Nieto name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Nieto name FAQ
What does the Nieto name mean?
Grandson. Common variants include Netto, Neto, Nietos.
Where does the Nieto surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Nieto coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Nieto crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Nieto coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).