Explore the Family Name Ottoson
The meaning of Ottoson
1. Americanized form (and a very rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Ottosson: patronymic from the personal name Otto. 2. Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ottosen, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels. German Ernst, Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Ottoson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ottoson has seen a slight decrease in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ottoson was ranked the 39,304th most popular last name, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 43,584th position, marking a decline of nearly 11%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped by about 6% during this period, moving from 527 to 495. Accordingly, the representation of Ottosons per 100,000 people fell by 15%, from 0.2 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #43,584 | -10.89% |
| Count | 527 | 495 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottoson
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Ottoson also underwent some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (97.15%) of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.96% in 2010. There were no records of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black communities in 2000, but by 2010, each of these ethnicities accounted for 1.21% of Ottosons. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped marginally from 1.33% to 1.21% over the decade. No significant change was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.96% | -1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.21% | -9.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |