About Otto
The surname Otto is of Germanic origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the given name Otto, which means "wealth" or "prosperity" in Old High German. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Germanic word "od," meaning "riches" or "fortune." The surname Otto is relatively common in Germany and other German-speaking countries, and it is often associated with individuals who were prosperous or fortunate.
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The surname Otto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Otto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Otto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Otto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.