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

Lundquist, 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 Lundquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lundquist in America

Lundquist is the 5110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lundquist surname appeared 6,853 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Lundquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lundquist 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 Lundquist

The surname Lundquist is of Swedish origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from a farmstead or village named Lund. The word "lund" in Old Norse means a grove or sacred woods, indicating that the name's bearers may have originally resided near a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Census Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder) from the late 16th century. These records were meticulously kept by the Lutheran Church and provide valuable insights into the history of Swedish surnames.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Lundquist appears in various historical documents, including parish records, tax rolls, and military registers. Notably, Anders Lundquist (1644-1721), a Swedish clergyman and theologian, was a prominent figure who served as the Bishop of Växjö from 1692 until his death.

In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with individuals such as Carl Lundquist (1818-1883), a Swedish businessman and industrialist who founded the Lundquist Locomotive Works in Malmö. This company played a crucial role in the development of Sweden's railway infrastructure.

Another notable bearer of the name was Karl Johan Lundquist (1842-1923), a Swedish politician and Prime Minister of Sweden from 1905 to 1906. His tenure was marked by significant reforms in the areas of social welfare and education.

The name Lundquist also has a notable presence in the literary world. Erik Axel Lundquist (1808-1863) was a Swedish writer and poet known for his contributions to the romantic movement in Swedish literature.

It is worth noting that the name Lundquist has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Lunquist, Lunqvist, and Lundkvist. These variations often arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

While the surname Lundquist is predominantly Swedish, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities, particularly those with Swedish ancestry or connections. The name's enduring presence across generations reflects its deep roots in Swedish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lundquist

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

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

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