Explore the Family Name Overlin
The meaning of Overlin
Americanized form of German Oberlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Overlin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,219 in popularity, with a total count of 239 individuals. By 2010, the rank dropped to 86,005 and the total count decreased to 217, representing a change of -14.34% in rank and -9.21% in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by -22.22%, moving from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #86,005 | -14.34% |
| Count | 239 | 217 | -9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overlin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Overlin, we find that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, about 95.82% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.55% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase from 2.51% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in both years due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.55% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.76% | 9.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |