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.
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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.
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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.