Velasco Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Velasco mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Velasco name
Velasco comes from a medieval personal name of Basque origin, Belasko, usually explained as bela, "crow", with a diminutive ending. The Velasco family rose to great power in medieval Castile, holding the office of Constable of Castile and the title of Duke of Frías. The surname Velázquez began as a patronymic from the same name. Velasco is common in northern Spain and across Latin America.
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This overview covers the Velasco name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the Philippines and Bolivia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Velasco name FAQ
What does the Velasco name mean?
Little crow. Common variants include Belasco, Blasco, Velázquez.
Where does the Velasco surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the Philippines and Bolivia.
Is there a Velasco coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Velasco crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Velasco coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).