About Overley
The surname Overley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Overleigh, which refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a place called Overleigh. The name Overleigh is composed of the elements "over," meaning "above" or "on top of," and "leigh," meaning "woodland clearing." Therefore, the surname Overley likely denotes someone who resided near or owned land in a woodland clearing situated above or on top of another location.
The surname Overley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Overley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Overley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Overley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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