Explore the Family Name Ott
The meaning of Ott
1. German: from a short form of ancient Germanic compound names based on the element aud, ōd ‘wealth, prosperity’ (see Otto and 2 below). 2. English (London): from the Old Norman French personal name Ode, Odde, Odes, Otto, Otes, Otton (ancient Germanic Audo, Odo, Oddo, Otto), originally a short form of ancient Germanic compound names based on the element aud ‘wealth, prosperity’. Many of these names were Latinized as Odo. Odo was the name of the half-brother of the Conqueror, archbishop of Bayeux, who accompanied the Norman expedition to England and was rewarded with 439 confiscated manors. Compare Oates. 3. Chinese: possibly from Taishanese form of the Chinese name 達 (meaning ‘eminent’), a monosyllabic personal name or part of a disyllabic personal name of some early Chinese immigrants in the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ott saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 1265th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 1373rd spot - a decline of 8.54 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Ott increased slightly from 25,492 to 25,738 during this time period, marking a growth rate of approximately 0.97 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 9.45 to 8.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,265 | #1,373 | -8.54% |
| Count | 25,492 | 25,738 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.45 | 8.73 | -7.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ott
When analyzing the ethnicity of those with the surname Ott, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The largest ethnic identity group remained White, accounting for 94.06 percent of Otts in 2010, down from 95.28 percent in 2000. The Hispanic group saw an increase of 56.82 percent, representing 2.07 percent of the Ott population in 2010. The Black community experienced a minor uptick from 1.11 percent to 1.22 percent. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races also increased moderately. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained constant at 0.66 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 94.06% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.07% | 56.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.44% | 22.03% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.22% | 9.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.56% | 24.44% |
Ott ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Ott is French & German, which comprises 38.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (37.6%) and Eastern European (6.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.1% |
| British & Irish | 37.6% |
| Eastern European | 6.4% |
| Other | 17.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Ott
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Ott have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 80.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 80.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 79.50% |
What Ott haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Ott is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weber, Mayer, Knight, Dennis, Winkler, Ackerman, Keller, Bauer, Miller, Weaver.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Ott surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Ott have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Ott" Surname 43.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Ott" Surname 32.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Ott" Surname 21.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Ott" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Ott?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Ott are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition