Velie

Velie Meaning & Origin

About Velie
The surname Velie is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "velu," meaning "hairy" or "shaggy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a particularly hairy or unkempt appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Velie: 620
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,154
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΙ›li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Velie in Braille

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

The name Velie in braille

How to sign the name Velie using Sign Language

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

The name Velie in sign language

Numerology