Veliu

Veliu Meaning & Origin

About Veliu
The surname Veliu is of Albanian origin and is derived from the word "veli," meaning "friend" or "protector" in Albanian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The surname Veliu is commonly found in Albania and among Albanian communities worldwide. It signifies a familial connection to an ancestor who was known for being a friend or protector.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Veliu: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH0 L Y UW1
🌐 IPA
/veliu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Veliu in Braille

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

The name Veliu in braille

How to sign the name Veliu using Sign Language

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

The name Veliu in sign language

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