Velay is used as a family name or surname in France. It is 5 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Velay
No. of characters: 5
Origin: France
Meaning: The name is carried in the Lozere, Ardeche and Vaucluse. It means one who is originally from Velay. Toponym meaning: the territory of Vellavii, Gallic tribe mentioned by Julius Caesar. Note that Velay is also the name of a hamlet in Rochepaule (07).

How popular is Velay?

Velay is common in France.

Velay is ranked 205607 on our list.

Velay is not so popular last name but still a prevalent surname concentrated mainly in France which may be its originating country too. Around 1659 people have been found who wears Velay as their family name. Velay is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 1 - 10:
32,086 Mexico3
6,270 Hong Kong3
1,500,361 India2
201,317 England2
153,416 Italy1
169,904 Brazil1
897,276 Russia1
448,262 Canada1
492,292 Ukraine1
172,258 Germany1
36,678 Singapore1
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
599,698 United States18
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
17,456 Switzerland63
Countries with hundreds of Velay:
23,599 Argentina224
24,573 Spain112
Countries with thousands of Velay:
7,136 France1,225

Comments

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Ronny Crispin
Velay was the designer native of the region of high-loire origin.

Velay Namesakes

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  • Ali Akbar Velayati, Iranian Politician
  • Ali Akbar Velayati, Iranian Politician
  • Ali Akbar Velayati, Iranian Politician
  • Rodel Velayo, Actor
  • Ali Akbar Velayati, Iranian Politician
  • Remya Velayudhan, Actress

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