Otterbeck

Otterbeck Meaning & Origin

About Otterbeck
The surname Otterbeck is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "otter," meaning a water-dwelling mammal known for its playful nature, and "beck," which refers to a brook or stream. Therefore, the surname Otterbeck can be interpreted as "stream of the otter" or "brook inhabited by otters." It is likely that this surname was originally given to individuals who lived near or had some association with a stream or brook where otters were present.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otterbeck: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATRPK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O306102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T ER0 B EH2 K
🌐 IPA
/otterbeck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATRPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O361

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otterbeck in Braille

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

The name Otterbeck in braille

How to sign the name Otterbeck using Sign Language

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

The name Otterbeck in sign language

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