Velho

Velho Meaning & Origin

About Velho
The surname Velho is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "velho," meaning "old" or "elderly." It is a descriptive surname typically used to denote someone who was elderly or had a mature appearance. It may have been initially used as a nickname for an older person or as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same given name. Over time, the surname Velho became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Velho is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Velho: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Velho 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 Velho is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 L HH OW0
🌐 IPA
/velho*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Velho in Braille

Here's how to represent Velho in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Velho in braille

How to sign the name Velho using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Velho using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Velho in sign language

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