About Velis
The surname Velis is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "velis," which means "sails" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a sailor or had a connection to sailing. The surname Velis is relatively rare and is primarily found in Spain and its former colonies.
The surname Velis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Velis 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 Velis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Velis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Velis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.