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

Liljenquist, 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 Liljenquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liljenquist in America

Liljenquist is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liljenquist surname appeared 427 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 Liljenquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liljenquist 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 Liljenquist

The surname Liljenquist has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "lilja" meaning lily and "kvist" meaning twig or branch, suggesting a connection to a place or residence associated with lily plants or their branches.

One of the earliest known records of the Liljenquist surname can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1600s, where the name appears in various spellings such as Liljenqvist and Liljenqwist. These variations in spelling were common during that time period due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

The name Liljenquist is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne and Småland. It is likely that the name was initially associated with a specific location or estate where lily plants were abundant, and over time, it became a surname for those residing in or associated with that area.

In the 18th century, the Liljenquist name gained prominence with the birth of Jonas Liljenquist (1725-1795), a Swedish merchant and shipowner who established a successful trading company in Gothenburg. His son, Carl Liljenquist (1760-1827), followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent figure in the Swedish mercantile community.

Another notable figure bearing the Liljenquist surname was Carl Gustaf Liljenquist (1819-1887), a Swedish painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works are featured in several museums and art collections in Sweden.

In the 19th century, the Liljenquist name spread beyond Sweden as some members of the family immigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Johan Liljenquist (1846-1922), who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s and settled in Utah, where he became a prominent figure in the Swedish-American community.

Other notable individuals with the Liljenquist surname include:

1. Erik Liljenquist (1832-1911), a Swedish-American entrepreneur and banker who co-founded the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2. Olof Liljenquist (1865-1938), a Swedish-American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Utah State Legislature.
3. Alma Liljenquist (1880-1958), an American educator and author known for her contributions to the field of home economics.
4. Howard Liljenquist (1920-1995), an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Utah State Senate.

The Liljenquist surname has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from commerce and politics to art and education, across multiple generations and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liljenquist

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

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

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