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

Blonquist, 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 Blonquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blonquist in America

Blonquist is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blonquist surname appeared 161 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 Blonquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blonquist 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 Blonquist

The surname Blonquist is of Swedish origin, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the province of Småland, located in southern Sweden. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "blund," meaning "nap" or "slumber," and the suffix "-quist," which indicates a dweller or resident.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blonquist surname can be found in the parish records of Norra Möckleby, Småland, in the year 1598. The entry mentions a man named Jon Blonquist, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Blonquist family appears to have spread to other parts of Sweden. Historical records from the city of Gothenburg mention a merchant named Anders Blonquist, who was born in 1652 and played a significant role in the city's trade with the Netherlands.

The 18th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Blonquist surname. One such person was Carl Gustaf Blonquist (1718-1794), a Swedish military officer and cartographer who served during the Prussian campaigns of the Seven Years' War. His detailed maps and surveys of the Baltic region were highly regarded in his time.

Another prominent figure was Anna Blonquist (1756-1828), a Swedish writer and translator who was part of the Swedish Academy's literary circle. Her works included translations of French and English literature, as well as original poetry and prose.

In the 19th century, the Blonquist name gained further recognition with Johan August Blonquist (1810-1891), a Swedish botanist and explorer. He participated in several scientific expeditions to South America and the Caribbean, collecting and documenting numerous plant species.

A more recent figure of note was Gunnar Blonquist (1909-1989), a Swedish artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works. His sculptures adorned public spaces in several Swedish cities, and his art was exhibited internationally.

While the Blonquist surname is most commonly associated with Sweden, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the rolling hills and farmlands of Småland, where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blonquist

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

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 Blonquist 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 Blonquist 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 Blonquist was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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