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

Overdorf, 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 Overdorf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overdorf in America

Overdorf is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overdorf surname appeared 509 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 Overdorf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overdorf 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 Overdorf

The surname Overdorf originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the Old German words "ober" meaning "upper" and "dorf" meaning "village," indicating that the family may have lived in an area known as the upper village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Overdorf name can be found in the thirteenth-century Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Westphalia. The name appears as "Oberdorff," a variation of the modern spelling.

During the late fifteenth century, the Overdorf family gained prominence in the town of Lüneburg, located in the present-day state of Lower Saxony, Germany. Johannes Overdorf, born around 1460, was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.

In the seventeenth century, the Overdorf family extended its influence to other parts of Germany. Hans Overdorf, born in 1612 in the city of Göttingen, was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

As the Overdorf family members migrated across Europe, their name underwent various spellings and adaptations. In the eighteenth century, the name appeared as "Oberdorff" in the parish records of the town of Salzburg, Austria.

One notable figure from this period was Johann Friedrich Overdorf, born in 1735 in the city of Dresden, Germany. He was a celebrated composer and musician who served as the court conductor for the Prince-Elector of Saxony.

In the nineteenth century, the Overdorf surname gained recognition in the United States. Peter Overdorf, born in 1812 in the village of Niederselters, Germany, immigrated to America in the 1840s and settled in Pennsylvania. He became a prominent figure in the local community and played a significant role in the development of the region's agriculture.

Throughout history, the Overdorf name has been associated with various fields, including academia, music, business, and politics. While this surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and diverse origins contribute to the cultural tapestry of the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overdorf

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

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

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