Coat of arms of the Niño family
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The first coat of arms of a member of the Niño family is first documented in the 15th century, borne by one of the male Niño family members of Cigales in Valladolid, Spain. It was used by Pero Niño, Count of Buelna and Lord of Cigales. He was a descendant of Juan Niño, a French knight from the royal house of France. This could explain the presence of the fleur-de-lis on it.[1]
The origins of the Niño lineage can be traced back to the city of Toledo, Spain where it was established. Over time, it went on to become associated with other esteemed houses of great lords in Castile and Europe. Other branches of the Niño family are found in Spain, Portugal, and America.
The Niño coat of arms has a golden background and seven blue fleurs-de-lis arranged in three suits of 2-3-2 flowers.[2] The design has been used since the 15th century by different members of this family on different continents, it is found in Spain and Colombia in a colonial mansion in Tunja.