About Velasques
The surname Velasques is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval given name Velasco. It is believed to have originated from the Basque region of Spain. The name Velasco is derived from the Basque words "belasko" or "belatz" meaning "crow" or "raven." Therefore, the surname Velasques is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
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The surname Velasques is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Velasques 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 Velasques in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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