About Ortwein
The surname Ortwein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ort," meaning "place" or "location," and "wein," meaning "wine." Therefore, the surname Ortwein can be interpreted as "place of wine" or "location associated with wine." It is likely that the name originated as a topographic or occupational surname, indicating that the bearer either lived near a vineyard or worked in the wine industry.
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The surname Ortwein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ortwein 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 Ortwein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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