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

Overacker, 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 Overacker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overacker in America

Overacker is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overacker surname appeared 451 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 Overacker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overacker 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 Overacker

The surname "Overacker" is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was initially spelled as "Überacker" or "Überäcker."

The name itself is a compound word derived from the German "über," meaning "over" or "across," and "Acker," which translates to "field" or "acre." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked near or across fields or farmlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Freiberg, Saxony, dated back to 1592. This entry mentions a certain "Hans Überacker," who was likely one of the earliest known bearers of the name.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, with variations in spelling emerging, such as "Overacker" and "Overäcker." This period also saw the name being associated with several notable individuals, including Johann Overacker (1640-1702), a renowned Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony.

As German immigration to North America increased in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name "Overacker" also made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances in the United States can be found in the records of the German Settlers of Pennsylvania, where a "Johann Overacker" is listed as having arrived in Philadelphia in 1749.

Throughout history, the name "Overacker" has been borne by several notable individuals. These include:

1. Wilhelm Overacker (1854-1919), a German engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine.
2. Katharina Overacker (1870-1953), a German-American author and educator who wrote extensively on topics related to German culture and language.
3. Heinrich Overacker (1888-1962), a German politician and member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.
4. Ernst Overacker (1901-1988), a German-American philosopher and political theorist who taught at several universities in the United States.
5. Gerhard Overacker (1923-2012), a German-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract works and public installations.

While the name "Overacker" may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, its origins can be traced back to the rural landscapes of Germany, where it once identified individuals living or working near fields and farmlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overacker

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

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 Overacker 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 Overacker 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 Overacker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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