Explore the Family Name Overmiller
The meaning of Overmiller
Americanized form of German Obermüller, distinguishing name for a miller, Middle High German müller (see Mueller) who worked the upper (Middle High German ober) mill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overmiller in the United States?
The surname Overmiller, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Overmiller was ranked 59,916 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 61,745, marking a 3.05% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with the Overmiller surname increased over this decade from 315 to 325, indicating a 3.17% growth in its use.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,745 | -3.05% |
| Count | 315 | 325 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overmiller
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Overmiller surname identify as White, constituting 96.51% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.31% in 2010. The proportion of Overmillers identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Overmillers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.31% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.85% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |