About Overshown
The surname Overshown is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name "Overshaw." The name is derived from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "sceaga" meaning "wood" or "copse." Therefore, the surname Overshown likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill or ridge covered with trees or a wooded area.
The surname Overshown is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Overshown 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 Overshown is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Overshown in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Overshown using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.