TheNameDBOTERO
TopographicMeaning
Dweller on a hillside or elevated terrain.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'otero' meaning a small hill or elevated ground. The surname originated as a topographic descriptor for someone living on or near such terrain.
About the OTERO Surname
A Spanish topographic surname derived from the geographical term for a small hill or elevated area. The name is well-established in Spanish-speaking regions and has notable historical bearers.
Distribution
Primarily Spain, particularly in Castile and Galicia regions.
Notable Bearers
Blas de Otero (Spanish poet), Mariano Otero (Mexican statesman)