About Ottesen
The surname Ottesen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Otto, which means "wealth" or "prosperity" in Old High German. The suffix "-sen" is a patronymic element, indicating "son of." Therefore, Ottesen means "son of Otto" or "descendant of Otto." It is a common surname in Denmark and Norway, reflecting the prevalence of the given name Otto in these regions historically.
The surname Ottesen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ottesen 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 Ottesen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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