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

Overend, 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 Overend surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overend in America

Overend is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overend surname appeared 358 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 Overend.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overend 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 Overend

The surname Overend originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "ænde" meaning "end" or "boundary." The name likely referred to someone who lived at the end of a village or near a boundary marker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Overendis." This entry suggests that the name was already in use during the late 11th century in England.

In the 13th century, the name was also recorded as "Oureende" and "Ovreende" in various historical documents, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period.

One notable individual with the surname Overend was Sir John Overend (1564-1637), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1627. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Overend (1804-1868), a Yorkshire-born banker who co-founded the banking firm Overend, Gurney and Company in London. The firm's collapse in 1866 triggered a financial crisis known as the "Overend Gurney Panic," which had far-reaching consequences for the British economy.

In the 19th century, the name Overend was also associated with the textile industry in Yorkshire. John Overend (1787-1860) was a successful wool merchant and industrialist who established a thriving textile business in Bradford.

William Overend (1819-1901), born in Keighley, Yorkshire, was a prominent engineer and inventor who designed and built several pioneering textile machines, contributing to the advancement of the industry during the Industrial Revolution.

Another individual of note was Samuel Overend (1845-1920), a Yorkshire-born businessman who made his fortune in the coal mining industry and became a prominent philanthropist, supporting educational and cultural institutions in his local community.

These are just a few examples of the historical significance and presence of the surname Overend, which has its roots in medieval England and has been associated with various industries, professions, and influential individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overend

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

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

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