About Overly
The surname Overly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "oferleah," meaning "over the clearing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a clearing or meadow. The name Overly suggests a connection to nature and the countryside, reflecting the ancestral occupation or residence of the family.
The surname Overly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Overly 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 Overly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Overly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Overly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.