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Velez (name) means a Spanish surname, historically a patronymic form related to "Vela.". Example: “Velez moved to Puerto Rico as a child.”

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A Spanish surname, historically a patronymic form related to "Vela."
"Velez moved to Puerto Rico as a child."
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Etymology

An anglicization of Spanish Vélez, of patronymic origin (“Son of Vela”).

Origin: Spanish

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What does “Velez” mean?
The word “Velez” means a Spanish surname, historically a patronymic form related to "Vela.".
How do you use “Velez” in a sentence?
Here is “Velez” used in a sentence: “Velez moved to Puerto Rico as a child.”
What part of speech is “Velez”?
“Velez” is a name.
What is the meaning of Velez?
"Velez" (name) means a Spanish surname, historically a patronymic form related to "Vela.".

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