Ötüken Surname
Approximately 83 people bear this surname
Ötüken Surname User-submission:
The surname Ötüken originates from ancient Turkic and Mongolian history, referring to a sacred, mountainous, and forested region in Mongolia that was considered the center of the world and seat of power for early Turkic khaganates. It is derived from Old Turkic mythology, sometimes linked to the Earth goddess Etugen, or interpreted as a 'place for prayer' or a 'mountainous, forested area'.
Read More About This SurnameÖtüken Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cyprus | 43 | 1:7,419 | 1,739 |
| Turkey | 40 | 1:1,945,536 | 68,232 |
The alternate forms: Otuken (15) are calculated separately.
Ötüken Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Ötüken originates from ancient Turkic and Mongolian history, referring to a sacred, mountainous, and forested region in Mongolia that was considered the center of the world and seat of power for early Turkic khaganates. It is derived from Old Turkic mythology, sometimes linked to the Earth goddess Etugen, or interpreted as a 'place for prayer' or a 'mountainous, forested area'.
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Where Does The Last Name Ötüken Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ötüken is found most in Northern Cyprus. It may be rendered in the variant forms: Otuken. For other possible spellings of Ötüken click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Ötüken? popularity and diffusion
Ötüken is the 2,061,309th most frequently used last name internationally It is held by around 1 in 87,801,758 people. This last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 59 percent of Ötüken are found; 59 percent are found in Southeastern Europe and 59 percent are found in East Thrace and Karpass.
The last name is most widely held in Northern Cyprus, where it is held by 43 people, or 1 in 7,419. In Northern Cyprus it is primarily found in: Gazimağusa District, where 40 percent live, Girne District, where 37 percent live and Lefkoşa District, where 23 percent live. Apart from Northern Cyprus this last name is found in one country. It is also common in Turkey, where 48 percent live.
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