Otter

Otter Meaning & Origin

About Otter
The surname Otter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "otter," which refers to the aquatic mammal known for its playful nature and skill in swimming. As a surname, Otter likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed otter-like characteristics, such as being agile, lively, or having a fondness for water. It may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a river or had a connection to otters in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otter: 1,331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otter 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 Otter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otter in Braille

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

The name Otter in braille

How to sign the name Otter using Sign Language

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

The name Otter in sign language

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