Find out how popular the last name Overa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Overa.

Overa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Overa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overa in America

Overa is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overa surname appeared 116 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Overa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Overa

The surname Overa originated in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "overo," which means "piebald" or "spotted," referring to the speckled coloration of certain animals or objects.

The name Overa was initially found in the regions of Andalusia and Castile, where it was associated with families involved in animal husbandry or agriculture. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been used as a descriptive surname for individuals who worked with or owned spotted livestock.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Overa can be found in the "Fuero de Toledo," a medieval legal code compiled in the 13th century. The document mentions individuals with the surname Overa residing in the city of Toledo during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Overa (1425-1492) was a renowned architect and military engineer who contributed to the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures during the Reconquista period in Spain.

During the 16th century, the Overa family gained prominence in the region of Murcia, where they established themselves as landowners and influential figures in local affairs. One prominent member of this branch was Alonso Overa (1520-1587), a respected jurist and legal scholar who authored several treatises on Spanish law.

In the 17th century, Pedro Overa (1612-1680) was a celebrated painter from Seville, known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility and clergy.

Another notable individual with the surname Overa was María Overa (1755-1821), a celebrated poet and playwright from Madrid, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Enlightenment period.

Throughout its history, the surname Overa has been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Overa (a municipality in the province of Almería), Valdemoro-Sierra (a town in the province of Cuenca), and Villanueva de la Overa (a village in the province of Cáceres).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Overa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Overa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Overa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Overa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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