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

Overla, 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 Overla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overla in America

Overla is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overla surname appeared 220 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 Overla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overla 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 Overla

The surname Overla has its origins in the modern-day Netherlands, and it is believed to have emerged during the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "over," which means "across" or "over," and the word "laa," which is an old Dutch term referring to a low-lying area or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Overla can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1647, where a family by the name of Overla was listed as residing in the city of Amsterdam. It is possible that the name was initially used to refer to individuals who lived near or across a low-lying meadow or marshland.

In the 18th century, the name Overla appeared in several historical documents, including a land deed from 1732 that mentions a farmer named Pieter Overla, who owned a parcel of land in the province of Friesland. Additionally, a church registry from the year 1765 lists the baptism of a child named Johanna Overla, born to parents Willem and Geertje Overla in the town of Leiden.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Overla was Jan Overla (1678-1752), a Dutch merchant and shipowner who traded goods between Amsterdam and the Dutch East Indies. Another notable figure was Cornelis Overla (1712-1785), a renowned landscape painter from The Hague, whose works depicted idyllic rural scenes and natural landscapes.

In the 19th century, the name Overla gained prominence with the birth of Willem Overla (1822-1892), a Dutch politician and member of the States-General, who advocated for social reforms and the rights of workers. Additionally, Hendrik Overla (1845-1921) was a celebrated Dutch architect known for designing several iconic buildings in Amsterdam, including the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw concert hall.

Another individual of note was Maria Overla (1876-1948), a Dutch feminist and activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and equal rights. She was a founding member of the National Women's Council and played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the Netherlands.

While the surname Overla is not as widely spread as some other Dutch surnames, it has left its mark on the country's history and culture, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including art, architecture, politics, and social movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overla

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

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

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