Oteng

Oteng Meaning & Origin

About Oteng
The surname Oteng is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "oteng" which means "war" or "battle." The surname Oteng is often associated with bravery, strength, and warrior-like qualities, reflecting the historical significance of warfare in Akan culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Oteng is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Oteng: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oteng based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Oteng is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATNK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O3052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/oteng*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oteng in Braille

Here's how to represent Oteng in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Oteng in braille

How to sign the name Oteng using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Oteng using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oteng in sign language

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