Otto Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Otto name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Otto name
Otto comes from the Germanic given name Otto, from ōt, "wealth, prosperity". It was the name of three Holy Roman Emperors, beginning with Otto the Great in the tenth century, which made it very popular in the Middle Ages. As a surname, Otto is common across Germany, especially in the north and east, and in the Netherlands.
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This overview covers the Otto name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the Netherlands, the United States and Austria; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Otto name FAQ
What does the Otto name mean?
Wealth, prosperity. Common variants include Ott, Otte, Ottens.
Where does the Otto surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the Netherlands, the United States and Austria.
Is there a Otto coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Otto crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Otto coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).