Explore the Family Name Needs
The meaning of Needs
English (southwestern): variant of Need, with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Nead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Needs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Needs" saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 38,644th most popular surname, but in 2010, its popularity rank dropped to 40,610, showing a decrease of 5.09%. However, the actual count of people with the surname "Needs" remained constant at 538 over this decade. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #40,610 | -5.09% |
| Count | 538 | 538 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Needs
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White with the surname "Needs" made up the majority, increasing slightly from 90.89% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was those of two or more races, which increased by 31.78% over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the surname "Needs" who identified as Hispanic decreased significantly by 49.78%. Also noted were the disappearances in 2010 of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were previously present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.89% | 92.57% | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 5.39% | 31.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.12% | -49.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | -100% |