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

Overbo, 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 Overbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overbo in America

Overbo is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overbo surname appeared 157 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 Overbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overbo 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 Overbo

The surname Overbo originates from Norway, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Old Norse words "yfir" meaning "over" and "bo" meaning "dwelling" or "homestead." Thus, the name Overbo likely referred to a person or family residing at a location situated above or higher than others in the area.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Overbo name appears in a Norwegian census record from the year 1567, listing a farmer named Olav Overbo residing in the Hallingdal region of southern Norway. This region, known for its rugged terrain and elevated settlements, lends credence to the name's potential origins.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Hans Overbo (1622-1698) was documented as a respected landowner and local official in the Voss region of western Norway. His descendants would go on to establish themselves as a notable family in the area for generations.

The Overbo name also appears in historical records from the Trøndelag region of central Norway, with a farmer named Nils Overbo (1745-1819) being mentioned in local tax records from the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the Overbo surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jens Overbo (1844-1921), a celebrated Norwegian artist and painter known for his landscape and portraiture works. His paintings depicting the rugged beauty of Norway's fjords and mountains continue to be highly regarded today.

Another notable individual bearing the Overbo name was Ingrid Overbo (1879-1952), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Norway. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the country and was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement.

While the name Overbo is predominantly associated with Norway, it has also been documented in other Scandinavian countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes and elevated settlements of Norway, where the name first emerged as a descriptor of one's geographic location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overbo

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

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

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