Explore the Family Name Necessary
The meaning of Necessary
Probably a variant, by folk etymology, of English Essary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Necessary in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Necessary saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 23,922nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 24,554th spot, indicating a -2.64% change in popularity ranking. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Necessary surname increased from 985 to 1018 during this period, which is a growth of 3.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #24,554 | -2.64% |
| Count | 985 | 1,018 | 3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Necessary
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Necessary surname. The majority identify as White, making up 97.97% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.95% in 2010. There was a notable increase in Hispanic identification, rising from 0.61% to 1.18%, representing a substantial 93.44% change. Interestingly, there's also an emergence of Black ethnicity at 0.59% in 2010 from none in 2000. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 15.69%, going from 0.51% to 0.59%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.95% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.18% | 93.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.59% | 15.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |