Overlock

Overlock Meaning & Origin

About Overlock
The surname Overlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "oferloc," meaning "overlook" or "watchtower." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a watchtower or a high point from which they could oversee or guard an area. Over time, the surname Overlock has evolved and may have been adopted by individuals who lived near or had some association with such locations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Overlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Overlock: 486
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,270
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Overlock 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 Overlock is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFRLK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O106402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 V ER0 L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊvərˌlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFRLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Overlock in Braille

Here's how to represent Overlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Overlock in braille

How to sign the name Overlock using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Overlock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Overlock in sign language

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