Overton - Last Names

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Overton

/ˈoʊvərtən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Settlement over the hill or farmstead on high ground

Represents stability, elevation, and a connection to ancestral land and geographic identity.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, prominence, and a sense of being established or elevated above challenges.

Etymology: From Old English 'ōfer' meaning 'ridge' or 'slope' and 'tūn' meaning 'settlement' or 'farmstead'; thus, 'farmstead on a hill' or 'village on a ridge'.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Overton is a toponymic surname derived from various place names meaning 'set

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