Explore the Family Name Overdorf
The meaning of Overdorf
Americanized form of German Oberdorf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overdorf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Overdorf experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,397th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to the 42,579th position, marking a decline of approximately 5.4%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed a minor drop of 0.2%, going from 510 in 2000 to 509 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people named Overdorf per 100,000 U.S. residents decreased by almost 10.53% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #42,579 | -5.4% |
| Count | 510 | 509 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overdorf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Overdorf also saw some shifts during this time period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of bearers of this name identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.27% in 2000 to 94.11% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic Overdorfs increased by 43.07% during this period, making up 1.96% of all Overdorfs in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity started appearing among those with this surname, accounting for 0.98% in 2010, while there were none in 2000. The percentage of Overdorfs identifying with two or more races also rose modestly by 12.74%, reaching 1.77% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Overdorfs who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.11% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.96% | 43.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.77% | 12.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |