Explore the Family Name Overkamp
The meaning of Overkamp
North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named, or a topographic name from Middle Low German over ‘over, across’ + kamp ‘enclosed, fenced, or hedged piece of land, field’ (originally denoting the location of a farmstead or settlement). Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Ewald, Gervas.
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How common is the last name Overkamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Overkamp has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Overkamp was ranked as the 54,522nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 55,255th spot, showing a decrease of 1.34%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 354 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.08%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #55,255 | -1.34% |
| Count | 354 | 372 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overkamp
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Overkamp surname is predominantly associated with white individuals. In 2000, 98.02% of those with the surname identified as white, slightly dropping to 97.85% in 2010. The presence of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities was negligible, with no recorded changes over the decade. However, there was a notable change in the "two or more races" category. In 2000, 1.41% of the Overkamps belonged to this group, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 97.85% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |