About Ottem
The surname Ottem is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Óttarr," meaning "fear" or "terror." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Óttarr. Over time, the name evolved into Ottem, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities.
The surname Ottem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ottem 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 Ottem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ottem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ottem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.