Explore the Family Name Othon
The meaning of Othon
1. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly of French origin (see 2 below). Alternatively, an altered form of Spanish Otón, from the personal name Otón, an equivalent of German Otto. 2. French: from the personal name Othon, an equivalent of German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Othon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Othon has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Othon ranked 55,237 in popularity among surnames in the United States, with approximately 348 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 47,006, showing an upward shift of 14.9 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew by nearly 30 percent within this period, increasing the overall proportion per 100,000 people from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #47,006 | 14.9% |
| Count | 348 | 452 | 29.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Othon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data shows that the majority of those named Othon identify as Hispanic, with over 81 percent in both 2000 and 2010. In contrast, about 14 percent identified as White in both years. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased significantly, from 2.3 percent in 2000 to 3.32 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but were not present in the 2010 data. The Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented under the Othon surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.61% | 81.64% | 0.04% |
| White | 14.08% | 13.94% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 3.32% | 44.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |