Explore the Family Name Ottaway
The meaning of Ottaway
English (southeastern): from the Middle English personal name Otewi (Old French Otoïs, from ancient Germanic Otwic, composed of elements meaning ‘wealth’ and ‘battle’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ottaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ottaway experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,761st most common name and by 2010, it fell to 37,442nd. However, the number of people carrying the Ottaway name increased from 573 in 2000 to 595 in 2010, equating to a growth rate of 3.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased over time, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #37,442 | -1.85% |
| Count | 573 | 595 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottaway
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the surname Ottaway largely identified as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.13% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group was those who identified with two or more races, which grew from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw an increase, moving from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There were small but notable measures of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 0.84% in 2010, where there had been none in 2000. Both the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.13% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.68% | 37.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.34% | 54.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |