Explore the Family Name Overturf
The meaning of Overturf
Probably an Americanized form of German Oberdorf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Overturf in the United States?
The surname Overturf ranked 12,753 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and slipped to 13,707 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.48%. The total count of individuals with the Overturf surname also saw a minimal decrease of 0.59%, from 2,221 in 2000 to 2,208 in 2010. This change resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people falling by 8.54% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,753 | #13,707 | -7.48% |
| Count | 2,221 | 2,208 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.75 | -8.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Overturf
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Overturf based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's predominantly claimed by those identifying as White, constituting 94.87% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.84% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities over this period. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Two or more races did see an increase. In particular, the Hispanic representation increased by 39.22%, from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with Two or more races increased from 1.44% to 1.99%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a slight rise of 0.65%, remaining relatively stable over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.84% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.13% | 39.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.99% | 38.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 1.54% | 0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |