About Ottenstein
The surname Ottenstein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Otten," which is a variant of the personal name Otto, meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "stein," meaning "stone." Therefore, the surname Ottenstein can be interpreted to mean "wealthy stone" or "prosperous stone." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with a notable stone or rock formation, or it could have been a name given to someone who was considered prosperous or wealthy.
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The surname Ottenstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ottenstein 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 Ottenstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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