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

Overmann, 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 Overmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overmann in America

Overmann is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overmann surname appeared 311 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 Overmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overmann 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 Overmann

The surname Overmann originates from Germany and is believed to have its roots in the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the German words "over" and "man," which translates to "upper man" or "superior man." It is thought to have initially been used as a descriptive name for someone who held a position of authority or superiority within a community or organization.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Overmann surname can be found in the Wurttembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the German region of Württemberg, dating back to the 14th century. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Obermann and Overman, appear in various medieval records and manuscripts throughout German-speaking regions.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the Overmann name was Johann Overmann, a German theologian and reformer born in 1492 in the town of Braunschweig. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and is known for his contributions to the translation of the Bible into German.

Another historical figure associated with the Overmann surname was Christian Friedrich Overmann (1688-1754), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities in Prussia.

In the 19th century, a prominent Overmann was Friedrich Benjamin Overmann (1801-1868), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Germany and Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Overmann surname in the United States can be traced back to Johann Overmann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1737 from the German Palatinate region. His descendants went on to settle in various parts of the country, contributing to the spread of the surname in North America.

Another notable Overmann in American history was Henry Overmann (1822-1902), a German-American civil engineer and architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, including the Old Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

While the Overmann surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with bearers of the name found in various countries and cultures. However, the origins and historical significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the German language and culture, reflecting its journey through time and its association with authority, superiority, and notable individuals throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overmann

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

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

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