Explore the Family Name Overmeyer
The meaning of Overmeyer
North German: variant of Obermeyer and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Overmeyer has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Overmeyer was ranked 58,553 and by 2010 it fell to 71,265, demonstrating a 21.71% decrease in rank. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 324 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, marking a 15.43% decline. Additionally, the proportion of Overmeyer per 100,000 people decreased by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #71,265 | -21.71% |
| Count | 324 | 274 | -15.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overmeyer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Overmeyer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects some changes from 2000 to 2010. While no individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.92%. The percentage of white individuals with the Overmeyer surname slightly decreased by 1.71% from 95.06% to 93.43%. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic category, rising by 37.84% from 1.85% to 2.55%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identified as black went from 1.85% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.43% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.55% | 37.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |