Otero is a

Spanish surname Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Cana ...

, and an occasional

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...

, derived from the Spanish word for height, and indicating a family history of having come from a geographically high place.Richard Donovon Woods, Grace Alvarez-Altman, ''Spanish surnames in the southwestern United States: a dictionary'' (1978), p. 102. The name also reflects association with places in Spain having this name.

People

Surname

* Alejandro Otero (1921–1990), Venezuelan artist, writer and cultural promoter * Blas de Otero (1916–1979), Spanish poet *

Clementina Otero Clementina Otero de Barrios (September 13, 1909

(1909–1996), Mexican actress *

Dan Otero Daniel Anthony Otero (born February 19, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians. Amateur career Otero went to Rans ...

(born 1985), American baseball player * Jaime Otero Calderon (1921-1970), Bolivian congressman, mayor, secretary general, and journalist * Jorge Otero (born 1969), Spanish footballer *

Jorge Otero Barreto Sergeant First Class Jorge A. Otero Barreto (born 7 April 1937), a.k.a. "the Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican John Rambo, Rambo" and "Sergeant Rock", is a former United States Army soldier. He earned 38 military decorations during his career, and has b ...

(born 1937), the Puerto Rican Rambo *

La Belle Otero Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias (4 November 1868 – 10 April 1965), better known as Carolina Otero or La Belle Otero, was a Spanish actress, dancer and courtesan. She had a reputation for great beauty and was famous for her numerous lovers. ...

(1868–1965), Spanish-born dancer, actress and courtesan *

Luis Otero Mujica Luis Otero Mujica (1879, Putaendo – 1940) was a general and Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army The Chilean Army ( es, Ejército de Chile) is the land arm of the Military of Chile. This 80,000-person army (9,200 of which are conscri ...

(1879–1940), Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army *

Marcelo Otero Marcelo Alejandro Otero Larzábal (born 14 April 1971) is an Uruguayan retired footballer who played as a striker. He was nicknamed "Marujo" during his career, and is the younger brother of former midfielder Raul Otero. Otero played in Urugua ...

(born 1971), Uruguayan footballer *

Maria Otero Maria Otero (born 1950) was the first holder of the office of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights from January 15, 2012 through February 4, 2013. She also served as the President's Special Coordinator for Tibetan ...

(born 1950), Bolivian-born American under secretary of State *

Mariano Sabino Otero Mariano Sabino Otero (August 29, 1844 – February 1, 1904) was a Congressional delegate from the Territory of New Mexico, nephew of Miguel Antonio Otero (I) and cousin of Miguel Antonio Otero (II). Born in Peralta, New Mexico, Otero at ...

(1844-1904), territorial delegate to U.S. Congress from New Mexico *

Miguel Antonio Otero (born 1829) Miguel Antonio Otero (June 21, 1829 – May 30, 1882) was a prominent American politician of the New Mexico Territory and instrumental in the economic development of the territory. Early life Miguel Antonio Otero was born in Valencia ...

(1829–1882), territorial delegate to U.S. Congress from New Mexico *

Miguel Antonio Otero (born 1859) Miguel Antonio Otero II (October 17, 1859 – August 7, 1944) was an American politician, businessman, and author who served as the 16th Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1897 to 1906. He was the son of Miguel Antonio Otero, a prominent busi ...

(1859–1944), territorial governor of New Mexico and author *

Miguel Otero Silva Miguel Otero Silva (October 26, 1908 – August 28, 1985), was a Venezuelan writer, journalist, humorist and politician. A figure of great relevance in Venezuelan literature, his literary and journalistic works related strictly to the socio-politi ...

(1908–1985), Venezuelan writer, journalist, humorist and politician *

Olimpio Otero Vergés Olimpio Otero Vergés (1845 – 7 September 1911) was a merchant,''El Componte.'' Museo del Autonomismo de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Autonomism Museum), Panteón Nacional Roman Baldorioty de Castro, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Accessed 10 November 2010 ...

(1845-1911), Puerto Rican merchant, attorney, composer, musical editor, and civic leader *

Reggie Otero Regino José Otero Gómez (September 7, 1915 – October 21, 1988) was a Cuban professional baseball player who had a long career in the minor leagues in the United States (1936–53), and played briefly with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Bas ...

(1915-1988), Cuban baseball player *

Renzo Otero Renzo, the diminutive of Lorenzo, is an Italian masculine given name and a surname. Given name Notable people named Renzo include the following: * Renzo Alverà (1933–2005), Italian bobsledder * Renzo Arbore (born 1937), Italian TV host, sh ...

(born 1975), Bolivian American, Professional international Angler, True Hiker ,Amateur Nature Photographer

Given name

Otero Pedrayo Otero is a Spanish surname, and an occasional given name, derived from the Spanish word for height, and indicating a family history of having come from a geographically high place.Richard Donovon Woods, Grace Alvarez-Altman, ''Spanish surnames in ...

(1888–1976), Galician geographer, writer and intellectual

References

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