Overmyer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Etymology of Overmyer

What does the name Overmyer mean?

The German surname Overmyer is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man.

Early Origins of the Overmyer family

The surname Overmyer was first found in East Prussia, where the name Oberer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Overmyer family

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Overmyer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more.

Early Notables of the Overmyer family

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Overmyer migration to the United States +

Overmyer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John George Overmyer, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1751

Contemporary Notables of the name Overmyer (post 1700) +

Eric Overmyer, American Edgar Award and Writers Guild of America Award winning writer and producer
Arthur Warren Overmyer (1879-1952), American politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio
Amanda Lindsay Overmyer (b. 1984), American rock singer from Camden, Indiana
Colonel Robert F. Overmyer (1936-1996), American test pilot, former NASA astronaut with over 12 days in space 1

Sources +

NASA Astronauts Homepage. (Retrieved 2010, September 27) Robert Overmyer. Retrieved from http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/overmyer.html