Explore the Family Name Ottosen
The meaning of Ottosen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Otto.
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How common is the last name Ottosen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ottosen" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ottosen was ranked 47,120th in terms of name prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 49,177th place, marking a decrease of approximately 4.37%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Ottosen slightly increased from 424 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 0.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #49,177 | -4.37% |
| Count | 424 | 428 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottosen
Examining the ethnicity distribution for the surname "Ottosen", also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. White individuals comprised the majority of those bearing the surname in both 2000 (95.99%) and 2010 (95.56%). During this period, however, there was a notable increase in the proportion of Ottosens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. This represents a substantial growth rate of nearly 39%. Additionally, while the 2000 Census recorded no Ottosens of two or more races, by 2010, this group accounted for 1.87% of the total. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic Ottosens fell to 0 in 2010 from 1.89% in 2000. The proportions of Ottosens identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.56% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.64% | 38.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |