Explore the Family Name Ottum
The meaning of Ottum
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn named Ottum, probably from a river name derived from Old Norse ótta ‘to frighten’, denoting a dangerous river. This surname is very rare in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nordahl.
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How common is the last name Ottum in the United States?
The surname Ottum held the rank of 56,246 in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to 56,972 in 2010, a decrease of 1.29% according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Despite this marginal decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Ottum surname increased from 340 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, marking a rise of 5.29%. However, when considered in terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,972 | -1.29% |
| Count | 340 | 358 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Ottum surname identified as White (97.65% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010), showing a minor decrease of 0.74%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010, indicating a growth of 33.33%. Data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.93% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.96% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |