About Overshiner
The surname Overshiner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "overschinen," meaning "to shine over" or "to overshadow." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a tanner or a leatherworker, as the process of tanning involves shining or polishing the leather. The name may have also been given to someone who had a prominent or overshadowing personality.
The surname Overshiner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Overshiner 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 Overshiner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Overshiner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.