Overby Name Origin
/OH-ver-bee/-
Danish (Scandinavian) 70% -
Norwegian (Scandinavian) 20%
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Swedish (Scandinavian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Overby
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Other
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Name Origin
The name 'Overby' is of Scandinavian origin, particularly Danish and Norwegian. It is a habitational surname derived from places named Overby in Denmark and Norway, composed of the elements 'over' meaning 'upper' and 'by' meaning 'village' or 'settlement.' It is typically used as a surname.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Overby each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).