Explore the Family Name Ottesen
The meaning of Ottesen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Otto. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jarl, Knud, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ottesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ottesen saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ottesen ranked 30,831st in terms of popularity and rose slightly to 31,285th in 2010, marking a 1.47% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.93%, from 713 people in 2000 to 741 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 decreased from 0.26 to 0.25, a 3.85% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #31,285 | -1.47% |
| Count | 713 | 741 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottesen
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, individuals with the surname Ottesen predominantly identify as White, with 96.49% in 2000 and 95.41% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.82% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were present in 2000 accounting for 1.26% of the total, however, in 2010, that value was suppressed for privacy. The 2010 data also introduced those identifying with two or more races, making up 0.94% of those with the Ottesen surname. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.41% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.1% | 70.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |