Explore the Family Name Ottwell
The meaning of Ottwell
English: variant of Otwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ottwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ottwell experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ottwell was ranked 64,385 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,747, marking a 5.22% drop. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the Ottwell name increased marginally by 0.69%, from 289 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Ottwell saw a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #67,747 | -5.22% |
| Count | 289 | 291 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottwell
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Ottwell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 3.18% over the decade, from 96.19% to 93.13%. Notably, there was an emergence of diversity within this group over the ten-year period: while in 2000 no one with the surname Ottwell identified as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races, by 2010, these categories accounted for 3.78% and 1.72% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years, with any data potentially suppressed (S) to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 93.13% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |