Explore the Family Name Oto
The meaning of Oto
1. Spanish: habitational name from a place called Oto in Huesca province. 2. Spanish: from the personal name Oto, from Otto. 3. Japanese: written 音 ‘sound’, a rare name mainly found in Ishikawa prefecture. It can also be written phonetically, such as 尾戸 or 牡渡.
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How common is the last name Oto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oto has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 63,297 in 2000 to 59,470 in 2010, marking a 6.05% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Oto surname increased by 15.25%, from 295 in 2000 to 340 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a rise of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #59,470 | 6.05% |
| Count | 295 | 340 | 15.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oto
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the changing ethnic identity associated with the surname Oto. While the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, there was a decrease from 67.80% to 62.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw the most significant increase, jumping from 3.73% to 6.76%. There were also slight increases in those identifying as White, from 16.27% to 19.41%, and Hispanic, from 8.14% to 10.00%. However, the proportion of Black individuals with the Oto surname fell significantly, from 4.07% to 1.76%. The data showed no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.8% | 62.06% | -8.47% |
| White | 16.27% | 19.41% | 19.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.14% | 10% | 22.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 6.76% | 81.23% |
| Black | 4.07% | 1.76% | -56.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |