Want (surname) explained

Want is an English surname shared by several people:

• Becky Want (Rebecca Elizabeth Want, born 1961), English radio and television personality
• Jack Want (John Henry Want, 1846–1905), Australian barrister and politician
• Randolph Want (1811–1869), his father, Australian politician and shale miner
• Richard Want (fl. 1692–1696), pirate active in the Indian Ocean
• Tony Want (Anthony George Want, born 1948), English and US soccer footballer