Explore the Family Name Overley
The meaning of Overley
1. English: variant of Overly. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Oberley or Oberle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overley in the United States?
The surname Overley, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has been noted to decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Overley ranked 33,933 in popularity with a count of 633, translating to a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 39,486, with a total count of 557, which results in a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. This shows a negative change of -16.36 in rank and -12.01 in total count over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #39,486 | -16.36% |
| Count | 633 | 557 | -12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overley
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the Overley surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 91.47% in 2000 to 90.31% in 2010. The census also saw an increase in the number of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2.21% to 2.69%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased from 0% to 1.08% and 1.26% respectively. However, those identifying with Two or more races decreased from 2.53% to 1.97%, while the Hispanic population saw a slight decline from 2.84% to 2.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 90.31% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.69% | -5.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.21% | 2.69% | 21.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 1.97% | -22.13% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |