Velea

Velea is a Romanian surname and toponym. It is borne by individuals in Romania and Moldova and among Romanian-speaking communities abroad. In geographic usage, Velea appears as a place-name element in some Romanian localities.

The surname is considered likely to be of toponymic origin, deriving from a locality named Velea or from historic naming practices in Romanian lands. As with many Romanian surnames, it may reflect ancestral association with a particular place or region.

In historical and contemporary sources, the form Velea appears in genealogical records and administrative documents, illustrating its persistence as both a family name and a geographic label. The name's continued use across generations reflects its role in Romanian and Moldovan cultural and civil contexts.