About Otway
The surname Otway is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near the River Otway in Devon, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "ott," meaning "fear" or "terror," and "weg," meaning "way" or "path." Therefore, the surname Otway can be interpreted to mean "the path of fear" or "the way of terror."
The surname Otway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otway based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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