Explore the Family Name Necker
The meaning of Necker
South German: habitational name from a place on the Neckar river, or a topographic name for someone living on or by a prominence, from an agent derivative of Nock ‘hill (top), rock’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Necker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Necker saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Necker was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 64,200th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.85%. The total count of people bearing the surname also fell slightly from 314 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.27%. Accordingly, the proportion of Neckers per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #64,200 | -6.85% |
| Count | 314 | 310 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Necker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Necker. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races. However, the percentage of individuals holding the Necker surname who identify as White increased from 94.59% to 96.13%, indicating a rise of 1.63%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.87% to 3.23%, marking an increase of 12.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 96.13% | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 3.23% | 12.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |