Explore the Family Name Overholtzer
The meaning of Overholtzer
Americanized form of Swiss German and German Oberholtzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overholtzer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Overholtzer has seen a slight increase over the years. In 2000, it ranked 54,643 in popularity with a count of 353, and a proportion per 100k of 0.13. By 2010, the rank remained relatively the same at 54,637, but the count increased to 377—an increase of 6.8%. The proportion per 100k also stayed stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,637 | 0.01% |
| Count | 353 | 377 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overholtzer
The ethnic identity associated with the Overholtzer surname also showed certain shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.62% of Overholtzers identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.90% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.83% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010. In 2000, 1.98% were associated with an Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, however this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The category of two or more races had no representation in 2000, but by 2010, 1.59% of Overholtzers identified within this category. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 93.9% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.92% | 3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |