About Velarde
The surname Velarde is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "velar," meaning "to watch over" or "to guard." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Castile in Spain. The name may have originally been given to someone who lived near a watchtower or was involved in guarding or protecting a particular area. Over time, the surname Velarde has spread to various Spanish-speaking countries and is now found worldwide.
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The surname Velarde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Velarde 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 Velarde is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Velarde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Velarde using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.