What is is velasquez a mexican name?

Velasquez is a Spanish name that is quite common in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is believed to have originated from the Velasco province in northern Spain. The name has various spellings such as Velazquez, Vélez, Vela, and Vélezquez. Although Velasquez is not a solely Mexican name, it is widely used in Mexico due to its Spanish influence. The name is most commonly associated with Diego Velázquez, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century.