Surname Wela (Vela 
, Wela 
, Welle 
) , throughout the world, is a widespread family name. The last name Wela is characteristic of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Peru, where it is a common surname, Guatemala, where it is quite a common surname, and Bolivia (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Much less frequently, Wela is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Vela | Peru, Colombia, United States, Mexico, India |
| Wela | Germany, Philippines, Spain, United States, India |
| Welle | Peru, Argentina, Spain, United States, India |
| Abuela | Colombia, Spain, United States, India, Mexico |