Otto

Otto Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otto: 22,558
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.65

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O300
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T OW2
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘ΛŒtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otto in Braille

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

The name Otto in braille

How to sign the name Otto using Sign Language

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.

The name Otto in sign language

Numerology