2000
#4,716
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,875
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.55
Rare Last name
Lundquist
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lund" (grove) and "kvist" (twig), likely referring to a place of origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,652 Americans carry the last name Lundquist. That puts it at #5,094 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 44,793 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundquist 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
7.7K
1 in 44,793
Census rank
#5,094
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,673 bearers of the surname Lundquist in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5094th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Lundquist appears in various historical documents, including parish records, tax rolls, and military registers.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundquist
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundquist 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 Lundquist surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 6,201
- Two or more races2.9% · 195
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 191
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 51
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 19
- Black or African American0.2% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundquist
Lundquist 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
#5,110
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,853
-22 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 2.32
Rank movement Down 394 places
2020
#5,094
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,673
-180 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 2.23
Rank movement Up 16 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,716 | 6,875 | 2.55 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,110 | 6,853 | 2.32 | -22 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 394 places |
| 2020 | #5,094 | 6,673 | 2.23 | -180 bearers (-2.6%) | Up 16 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 Lundquist 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 | #5,110 | #5,094 | 0.3% |
| Count | 6,853 | 6,673 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 2.32 | 2.23 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundquist bearers went from 6,853 to 6,673 (-2.6% change). The surname moved up 16 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,110 to #5,094.
FAQ
Lundquist surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundquist?
Name Census estimates that about 7,652 living Americans carry the surname Lundquist. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 44,793 residents.
How common is Lundquist?
Lundquist ranks #5,094 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.23 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,673 people with the surname Lundquist. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,652), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.23 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Lundquist.
Has Lundquist become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundquist went from 6,853 recorded bearers to 6,673. That is a decrease of 180 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,110 to #5,094.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundquist?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundquist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Lundquist in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (6,201 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundquist appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Lundquist (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 Lundquist mean?
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lund" (grove) and "kvist" (twig), likely referring to a place of origin. 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 Lundquist (2.23 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 common is the surname Lundquist?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Lundquist is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.