Explore the Family Name Overly
The meaning of Overly
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Øverli, Øverlie: from the frequent farm names Øverli(e), Øverlien, from øver ‘upper’ + li ‘hillside, mountain slope’. 2. Americanized form of German Oberle or Oberley. 3. English: habitational name from a place called Overley or Overleigh, as for example Overleigh in Cheshire, named with Old English uferra ‘higher’ + lēah ‘(woodland) clearing, glade’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Overly fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,833 in terms of prevalence with 2,199 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 13,746, indicating a decrease in popularity by 7.11%. However, the actual count of people named Overly marginally increased from 2,199 to 2,201 during this decade, representing a growth rate of 0.09%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of 8.54%, moving from 0.82 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,833 | #13,746 | -7.11% |
| Count | 2,199 | 2,201 | 0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.75 | -8.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overly
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Overly, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights some shifts over the ten-year period. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, at 94.13%. This ratio slightly declined to 92.64% by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Two or More Races, Black, and Asian/Pacific Islander increased their share, with respective growth rates of 39.73%, 38.98%, and 19.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly, from 1.55% to 1.73%. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 92.64% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.04% | 39.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.73% | 11.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.68% | 19.15% |
| Black | 1.18% | 1.64% | 38.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0% |