About Pelayo
The surname Pelayo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Pelayo, which itself comes from the Latin name Pelagius. The name Pelagius means "of the sea" or "sea-like." It is believed that the surname Pelayo was originally a personal name given to someone who had a connection or affinity with the sea. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pelayo can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries and beyond.
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The surname Pelayo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelayo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pelayo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelayo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelayo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.