Otterstrom

Otterstrom Meaning & Origin

About Otterstrom
The surname Otterstrom is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of the words "otter" and "strom." "Otter" refers to the aquatic mammal known for its playful nature and ability to swim, while "strom" means "stream" or "river" in Swedish. Therefore, the surname Otterstrom can be interpreted as "river otter" or "stream otter," suggesting a possible ancestral connection to these animals or a geographical association with a river or stream.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otterstrom: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otterstrom 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
ATRSTRM
🗽 NYSIIS
OAN
🔊 Soundex
O30623605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T ER0 S T R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/otterstrom*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATRSTRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otterstrom in Braille

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

The name Otterstrom in braille

How to sign the name Otterstrom using Sign Language

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

The name Otterstrom in sign language

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