About Otey
The surname Otey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Ode or Oda, which means "wealth" or "prosperity." The addition of the suffix "-ey" indicates a place of origin, suggesting that the name Otey originally referred to someone who came from a place associated with Ode or Oda. Over time, the surname Otey has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct family name.
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The surname Otey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otey 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 Otey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Otey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Otey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.