About Orten
The surname Orten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "orten," meaning "to locate" or "to determine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a talent for finding or identifying places or objects. Over time, individuals with this surname may have been involved in activities such as surveying, cartography, or navigation.
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The surname Orten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Orten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.