Overstreet

Overstreet is a surname of English origin that traces back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is derived from the Old English words “ofer” meaning “over” and “straet” meaning “street” or “Roman road”. The name likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or over a Roman road. Overstreet has been used as a surname in England for centuries and was brought to America by English immigrants. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname with around 10,000 individuals bearing the name in the United States.