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

Elmquist, 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 Elmquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elmquist in America

Elmquist is the 28498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elmquist surname appeared 837 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 Elmquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elmquist 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 Elmquist

The surname Elmquist has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the late 17th century. It is a combination of the Swedish words "elm" and "quist," meaning "elm branch" or "elm twig." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographic location or a physical feature associated with elm trees.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Elmquist was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne, Blekinge, and Småland. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and census data, provide evidence of the name's prevalence in these areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Elmquist can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1600s. In 1692, a man named Anders Elmquist was born in the parish of Östra Eneby, located in the county of Östergötland. This is believed to be one of the earliest instances of the surname in written records.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johan Elmquist (1845-1914), a Swedish chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of artificial fertilizers. His work on the development of superphosphate fertilizers had a lasting impact on agriculture in Sweden and beyond.

Another notable figure with the surname Elmquist was Gustaf Elmquist (1891-1965), a Swedish author and literary critic. He was known for his works on Swedish literature and his influential role in the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The name Elmquist has also been associated with geographical locations in Sweden. For instance, Elmquists kvarn (Elmquist's Mill) was a historical watermill located in the town of Västervik, situated in the county of Kalmar. This mill was operational during the 18th and 19th centuries, and its name suggests a connection to an individual or family with the surname Elmquist.

Other examples of individuals with the surname Elmquist include Anna Elmquist (1821-1901), a Swedish writer and educator who advocated for women's rights and education, and Sven Elmquist (1933-2016), a Swedish businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Elmquist Group, a successful construction company.

While the surname Elmquist has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Swedish language and the geographic regions where it first appeared in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elmquist

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

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

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