2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hulquist
A surname of Swedish origin, possibly derived from the word "hult" meaning a small wood or grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hulquist. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hulquist surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hulquist in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hulquist
The surname Hulquist is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish village of Hulquist, located in the southern region of Småland. The name itself is derived from the Old Swedish words "hol" meaning "hollow" and "kvist" meaning "twig" or "branch," indicating a hollow or sunken area with trees or shrubbery.
Historical records show that the earliest known bearer of the name was Olof Hulquist, born in 1587 in Hulquist, Småland. He was a farmer and landowner, with his name appearing in local tax records and property deeds from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In the 18th century, the Hulquist name gained prominence with the birth of Carl Gustaf Hulquist (1735-1809), a renowned Swedish military officer who served in the Swedish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure was Hilda Hulquist (1865-1941), a pioneering Swedish educator and women's rights activist. She was one of the first women to earn a doctorate in Sweden and fought for equal rights and educational opportunities for women.
In the 20th century, the name gained international recognition through the work of Swedish-American archaeologist and linguist Jonas Hulquist (1908-1990). He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian languages and was renowned for his translations of cuneiform texts.
The Hulquist surname has also been associated with the Swedish noble family of the same name, which can trace its lineage back to the 17th century. One of the most prominent members was Johan Hulquist (1824-1903), a Swedish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden from 1891 to 1900.
While the Hulquist name is predominantly found in Sweden and among Swedish diaspora communities, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the small village of Hulquist, where the name first emerged centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hulquist
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hulquist bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hulquist surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7% · 117
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hulquist
Hulquist appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+24 bearers (+22.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,237 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,699 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +24 bearers (+22.6%) | Up 13,237 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 10,699 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hulquist surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #141,309 | -8.2% |
| Count | 130 | 121 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hulquist bearers went from 130 to 121 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 10,699 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hulquist surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hulquist?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hulquist. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hulquist?
Hulquist ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Hulquist. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hulquist.
Has Hulquist become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hulquist went from 130 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hulquist?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hulquist in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hulquist appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.7%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hulquist (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hulquist mean?
A surname of Swedish origin, possibly derived from the word "hult" meaning a small wood or grove. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hulquist (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Hulquist?
Find out how common the surname Hulquist is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.