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

Overlock, 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 Overlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overlock in America

Overlock is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overlock surname appeared 486 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 Overlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overlock 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 Overlock

The surname Overlock is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "locc" meaning "enclosure" or "lock." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned an enclosure or lockable structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Overlock can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Ouerloc" holding land in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as "Overlocke," "Overlocc," and "Ovrelok." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling during that time period.

One notable figure with the surname Overlock was Sir John Overlock (c. 1450-1517), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a member of Parliament and was knighted by King Henry VII in recognition of his contributions to the crown.

Another individual of note was Thomas Overlock (1580-1645), a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century. He was among the founders of the town of Weymouth and played a significant role in the establishment of the local church.

In the 18th century, the name Overlock was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Oxfordshire, Somerset, and Yorkshire. One prominent figure was William Overlock (1725-1795), a successful businessman and landowner in the city of Bristol.

The name Overlock also has connections to certain place names in England. For example, the village of Overlockbury in Wiltshire is believed to have derived its name from the Overlock family who owned land in the area during the Middle Ages.

Throughout history, other notable individuals with the surname Overlock include:

1. Richard Overlock (1650-1722), an English merchant and explorer who traveled to the East Indies and documented his adventures in a published memoir.
2. Elizabeth Overlock (1745-1820), a renowned educator who established one of the first schools for girls in London.
3. James Overlock (1810-1875), a British army officer who served in the Crimean War and received the Victoria Cross for his bravery in battle.
4. Charlotte Overlock (1870-1952), a prominent suffragette and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.
5. Geoffrey Overlock (1905-1988), a respected archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman settlements in Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overlock

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

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

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