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

Overs, 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 Overs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Overs in America

Overs is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Overs surname appeared 214 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 Overs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Overs 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 Overs

The surname Overs originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ofer," meaning "bank" or "ridge," indicating that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a riverbank or a ridge.

One of the earliest known references to the name Overs can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Overs. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also record a William Overs, suggesting that the name was already established in different parts of England by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Overes, Overes, and Overs, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that period. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334 list a John Overes from Buckinghamshire, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 record a Thomas Overs from Oxfordshire.

During the 16th century, the name Overs became more widespread across England. The Parish Registers of St. Mary's in Beverley, Yorkshire, contain entries for the christening of Robert Overs in 1563 and the burial of Jane Overs in 1592.

One notable individual with the surname Overs was John Overs, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived from 1600 to 1671. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1659 and was involved in various commercial ventures, including the East India Company.

Another notable figure was William Overs, born in 1670 in Gloucestershire, who became a successful architect and designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. George in Birmingham.

In the 18th century, the name Overs continued to be found across England. The Oxfordshire Parish Registers from 1720 record the marriage of Thomas Overs and Mary Smith, while the Parish Registers of St. Mary's in Beverley list the baptism of John Overs in 1785.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Overs was Robert Overs, a British naval officer born in 1783. He served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal for his distinguished service.

As the centuries passed, the surname Overs spread to other parts of the world, carried by English settlers and immigrants. While its origins can be traced back to the rural villages and towns of England, the name Overs has become a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found across many countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Overs

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

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

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