Explore the Family Name Otts
The meaning of Otts
Possibly an Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch Ots or Dutch and German Ottes: patronymic from the personal name Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Otts in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Otts" has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 18,645, which declined to 20,818 by 2010 - an overall change of -11.65%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,362 in 2000 to 1,268 in 2010, marking a reduction of -6.9%. This has slightly lowered its proportion per 100k from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010, representing a decrease of -14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,645 | #20,818 | -11.65% |
| Count | 1,362 | 1,268 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.43 | -14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Otts
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname "Otts" identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 91.04% in 2000 to 91.40% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 5.36% in 2000, decreasing to 4.57% in 2010. The percentage of those claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor increase from 1.91% to 2.05% over the decade. The group indicating 'Two or more races' showed a small decrease from 1.25% to 1.10%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.04% | 91.4% | 0.4% |
| Black | 5.36% | 4.57% | -14.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.05% | 7.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.1% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |