Explore the Family Name Ottey
The meaning of Ottey
English (Leicestershire): variant of Otty, arising from a pronunciation with shortened vowel of Auty, in turn derived from the Middle English personal name Auty, Outi, Oti (Old Norse Auti), of uncertain origin.
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How common is the last name Ottey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ottey has shown a mild decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Ottey was ranked 38,992 and had a count of 532, making it relatively uncommon with only 0.2 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank dropped to 39,960 and the count marginally increased to 549. This resulted in a slight decline in proportion to 0.19 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #39,960 | -2.48% |
| Count | 532 | 549 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottey
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts within the population bearing the surname Ottey. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals identified as either White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 49.81% to 42.81%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 39.29% to 46.81%. The Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 7.33% to 7.29%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease from 3.38% to 3.10%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.29% | 46.81% | 19.14% |
| White | 49.81% | 42.81% | -14.05% |
| Hispanic | 7.33% | 7.29% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 3.1% | -8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |