OVERALL
Overall
Overall is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'of-halh', meaning 'over the nook' or 'beyond the corner'. It was likely used originally to identify individuals who lived near or beyond a bend in a river or road.
The Overall surname has been found throughout England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. It can be traced back to medieval times, with recordings of the name in various documents and registers.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Overall include British artist and illustrator Leslie Overstall Overall and American basketball player Wayne S. Overall.
Overall is a name that has evolved over the centuries, with variations in spelling including Ovral, Ovrell, Overell, and Overal.
Today, the surname Overall continues to be carried by families around the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.
There are approximately 720 people named Overall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,500th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Overall.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julie
- Kim
- Linda
- Lisa
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Wendy