Explore the Family Name Overmann
The meaning of Overmann
North German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived on the bank of a river, from Middle Low German over ‘river bank’ + man ‘man’. 2. status name for a judge or arbitrator (compare Dutch Overman).
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How common is the last name Overmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Overmann has increased over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 74,398 in popularity with only 242 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had improved to 64,054 with 311 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a substantial increase of 13.9% in its rank and 28.51% in count. It's also worth noting that the proportion of people with this surname per 100k increased by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #64,054 | 13.9% |
| Count | 242 | 311 | 28.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overmann
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Overmann identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage decreased slightly from 99.59% in 2000 to 99.36% in 2010. No Overmanns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a slight appearance of this surname within the Black community in 2010, though the data is suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 99.36% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |