Explore the Family Name Overson
The meaning of Overson
1. English (Norfolk): apparently a variant of Everson. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Ovesen. 3. Americanized form of Norwegian Oversen: patronymic from the personal name Over, a rare variant in Agder of Olve (see Ouverson). The surname Oversen is extinct in Norway.
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How common is the last name Overson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Overson' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 27,439 in popularity and decreased to 30,101 by 2010. This represents a -9.7% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 827 in 2000 to 779 in 2010, marking a decrease of -5.8%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by -16.13%, from 0.31 to 0.26 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #30,101 | -9.7% |
| Count | 827 | 779 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overson
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Overson surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.29% to 89.22%, a change of -2.27%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.44% to 6.68%, marking a 22.79% growth. The Black population using the Overson surname also increased marginally from 1.21% to 1.28%. Interestingly, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with this surname reported in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 1.03% and 0.64% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" also grew from 0.97% to 1.16% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 89.22% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 5.44% | 6.68% | 22.79% |
| Black | 1.21% | 1.28% | 5.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.16% | 19.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |