Velichkov is a Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Velichko". The root Velichko derives from the Bulgarian word велик (velik) meaning "great".The surname primarily occurs in Bulgaria, with notable bearers including several Bulgarian footballers:Boycho Velichkov (born 1958), footballer and managerBoyko Velichkov (born 1974), footballerLubomir Velichkov (born 1985), footballerPetar Velichkov (1940–1993), footballerStefko Velichkov (born 1949), footballerVelichko Velichkov (born 1986), footballerOther notable bearers include Konstantin Velichkov (1855–1907), a Bulgarian writer. The name also appears in geography: Velichkov Knoll in Antarctica is named after a bearer of this surname.Variant forms include Velitchkov, and feminine forms Velichkova and Velitchkova.Meaning: "son of Velichko"Origin: BulgarianType: patronymic surnameUsage region: Bulgaria