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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.
Typical given names associated with the Overall 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
Similar and related surnames
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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
Famous people named Overall
- Scott Overall - Athlete
- Cyril Overall - Canadian politician (1905 to 1970)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.