Ottens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Ottens family

The surname Ottens was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Ottens family

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Ottens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ottesen, Ottsen, Ottesen, Ottosen, Otzen, Ottsen, Outzen, Otten, Ottens, Oden, Odens, Ottersen and many more.

Early Notables of the Ottens family

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Ottens Ranking

Netherlands, the name Ottens is the 874^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,298 people with that name. 1

Ottens migration to the United States +

Ottens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Jurgen H. Ottens, German with 5 family memebers who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "B. Bohlen"
Mrs. Cath. Marie Ottens, aged 24, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "B. Bohlen", he died in 1846
Carl Ottens, who settled in Philadelphia in 1857

Contemporary Notables of the name Ottens (post 1700) +

Lodewijk Frederik Ottens (1926-2021), Dutch engineer and inventor, best known for inventing the cassette tape
Luke Ottens (b. 1976), former Australian rules footballer
Brad "Otto" Ottens (b. 1980), former Australian rules footballer

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames