Explore the Family Name Overs
The meaning of Overs
English: habitational name from Overs in Shropshire. The placename derives from Old English ofer ‘slope, hill, ridge’.
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How common is the last name Overs in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Overs' experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity and dropped to 86,981st by 2010, indicating a decrease of 17.28%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname also decreased during this period. In 2000, there were 243 individuals bearing this surname, but the number fell to 214 by 2010, marking an 11.93% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #86,981 | -17.28% |
| Count | 243 | 214 | -11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overs
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Overs'. According to the 2000 data, 82.72% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 80.84% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.88% to 4.67% during the same time frame. The individuals identifying as Black remained almost stable, witnessing a minor reduction from 13.58% to 13.55%. No significant change was observed for those with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, maintaining at 0% throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.72% | 80.84% | -2.27% |
| Black | 13.58% | 13.55% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.67% | 62.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |