Find out how popular the last name Necessary is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Necessary.

Necessary, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Necessary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Necessary in America

Necessary is the 24554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Necessary surname appeared 1,018 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Necessary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Necessary to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Necessary

The surname NECESSARY originated in England during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "neced," which meant "required" or "essential." The name likely referred to individuals who performed necessary or essential tasks in their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NECESSARY surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Clapham, Surrey, England. In 1587, a certain William NECESSARY was baptized, indicating the presence of this family name in the area.

In the 17th century, the NECESSARY surname appeared in various parts of southern England, particularly in the counties of Surrey, Kent, and Sussex. One notable bearer of this name was John NECESSARY, a farmer from Kent who was born around 1620 and died in 1692.

During the 18th century, the NECESSARY surname spread to other regions of England, including the Midlands and the North. In 1734, a record exists of a marriage between Thomas NECESSARY and Elizabeth Smith in the parish of St. Peter's in Liverpool.

One of the most prominent individuals with the NECESSARY surname was Sir William NECESSARY (1775-1843), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London. He made a fortune in the textile trade and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes.

Another notable figure was Mary NECESSARY (1848-1922), a pioneering educator from Yorkshire who established several schools for underprivileged children in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the NECESSARY surname gained recognition through the achievements of Sir Arthur NECESSARY (1901-1978), a renowned architect who designed many landmark buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House and the National Gallery extension.

While the NECESSARY surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Necessary

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Necessary.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Necessary was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Necessary has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Necessary was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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