Find out how popular the last name Ottino is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ottino.

Ottino, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ottino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ottino in America

Ottino is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ottino surname appeared 248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ottino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ottino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ottino

The surname Ottino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word 'otto,' meaning eight, and is thought to have been a nickname initially given to someone who was the eighth child or born on the eighth day of the month.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ottino can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in certain parts of Italy during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Ottino was Giacomo Ottino, a Milanese jurist and scholar who served as a judge and legal advisor in the city-state of Milan. His writings on legal matters were widely respected and influential during that period.

Another historical figure of note was Giovanni Ottino, born in 1532 in the town of Sondrio, Lombardy. He was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Ducale in Venice.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Girolamo Ottino, a Venetian merchant and trader, played a significant role in the flourishing trade between Venice and the Ottoman Empire. His successful business ventures and diplomatic efforts helped strengthen the economic and political ties between the two powers.

In the 18th century, the name Ottino gained prominence in the field of art and literature. Francesco Ottino, born in 1695 in Verona, was a highly regarded painter whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Ottino was Giuseppe Ottino, born in 1841 in Milan. He was a renowned historian and author, best known for his comprehensive work on the history of Milan, which remains a valuable reference to this day.

The surname Ottino has spread beyond Italy over the centuries, with descendants bearing the name found in various parts of Europe and the Americas. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, its legacy has been carried forward by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ottino

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ottino.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ottino was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ottino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ottino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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