Explore the Family Name Otterness
The meaning of Otterness
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn named with oter ‘otter’ + nes ‘headland, point’. This surname is very rare in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver, Ole.
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How common is the last name Otterness in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Otterness has seen a slight growth between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name moved from the 45,651st most popular in 2000 to the 45,495th in 2010, a small but notable increase of 0.34%. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals with the surname Otterness increased by 6.58% during this period, growing from 441 to 470. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #45,495 | 0.34% |
| Count | 441 | 470 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Otterness
Looking at the data from the Decennial U.S. Census on the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Otterness, it is clear that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.83% to 95.32% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.04% to 2.77%. Interestingly, in 2010, we see 1.06% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, a category not represented in 2000. No individuals with the surname Otterness identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.32% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.77% | 35.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |