Find out how popular the last name Velichko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Velichko.

Velichko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Velichko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velichko in America

Velichko is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velichko surname appeared 342 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Velichko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velichko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Velichko

The surname Velichko originates from Ukraine and Russia, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "veliky," meaning "great" or "large," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone of impressive stature or importance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Velichko can be found in the Velyki Luki region of Russia, where it was used to identify residents of the town of Velikiye Luki. This town's name, which translates to "Great Meanders," refers to the winding course of the nearby Lovat River.

In Ukraine, the name Velichko has been associated with the Cossack military tradition. During the 17th century, a notable figure named Samiylo Velichko (1670-1728) served as a Cossack chronicler and wrote extensively about the history of the Zaporozhian Cossacks.

Another prominent bearer of the Velichko surname was the Russian writer and playwright Vasily Velichko (1860-1926), who is best known for his plays depicting life in rural Russia. His works, such as "The Power of Darkness" and "The Fruits of Enlightenment," were critical of the social injustices prevalent in his time.

In the realm of science, the name Velichko is associated with the Russian chemist and academic Nikolai Velichko (1846-1910), who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and served as a professor at the University of St. Petersburg.

The surname Velichko has also been linked to the Russian noble family of the same name, who held estates in the Kursk region during the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable member was Andrei Velichko (1732-1794), a military officer who served in the Russian Imperial Army and participated in the Russo-Turkish Wars.

While the surname Velichko has its origins in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a sense of historical significance and connection to its Slavic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velichko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Velichko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Velichko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Velichko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Velichko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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