Explore the Family Name Overpeck
The meaning of Overpeck
Altered form of South German Oberbeck 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overpeck in the United States?
The surname Overpeck has gained significant popularity over the years, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Overpeck was ranked as the 61,376th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had jumped to the 51,610th spot — a positive change of 15.91%. The total count of individuals with the Overpeck surname also increased from 306 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, signifying a growth of 31.7%. Consequently, the proportion of Overpecks per 100,000 people rose from 0.11 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #51,610 | 15.91% |
| Count | 306 | 403 | 31.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overpeck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Overpeck surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased from 98.04% in 2000 to 92.80% in 2010. At the same time, there were observable increases in other ethnic identities. For instance, in 2010, 3.47% identified as Hispanic and 1.99% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. These figures were non-existent in the year 2000. Additionally, 1.49% identified with two or more races in 2010. However, no individuals with the Overpeck surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 92.8% | -5.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |