Otterman

Otterman Meaning & Origin

About Otterman
The surname Otterman is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Ottermann," meaning "otter man" or "otter catcher." It was likely given to individuals who were involved in hunting or trapping otters for their fur. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had otter-like characteristics or traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otterman: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otterman 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
ATRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/otterman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otterman in Braille

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

The name Otterman in braille

How to sign the name Otterman using Sign Language

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

The name Otterman in sign language

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