About Otterbein
The surname Otterbein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "otter," meaning "otter," and "bein," meaning "leg" or "bone." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Otterbein can be interpreted as "otter leg" or "otter bone." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic or behavior resembling that of an otter.
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The surname Otterbein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otterbein 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 Otterbein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Otterbein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.