About Velasco
The surname Velasco is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Velasco, which is believed to have originated from the Basque word "belasko," meaning "crow." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify people who hailed from a place called Velasco. Over time, individuals with the surname Velasco spread across different regions, and the name became more widespread. Today, Velasco is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals of Spanish or Basque descent.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Velasco based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Velasco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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