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

Stenquist, 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 Stenquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stenquist in America

Stenquist is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stenquist surname appeared 435 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 Stenquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stenquist 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 Stenquist

The surname Stenquist has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Sweden. It is believed to have emerged in the 17th century or earlier, during a time when surnames were becoming more prevalent among the general population.

The name Stenquist is derived from the Swedish words "sten," meaning stone, and "qvist," referring to a small branch or twig. This combination suggests a connection to a place or location characterized by rocky terrain or a particular landscape feature involving stones and vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stenquist can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 17th century. These records were meticulously maintained by parish priests and often served as a valuable source of information about families and their lineages.

In the 18th century, the name Stenquist appeared in various Swedish census records and tax rolls, indicating its presence in different regions of the country. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this time period include Anders Stenquist (1720-1795), a Swedish merchant and landowner, and Karin Stenquist (1745-1812), a respected midwife in the town of Falun.

As the 19th century unfolded, the Stenquist name continued to be found throughout Sweden, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the world, particularly North America. One such individual was Carl Stenquist (1825-1901), a Swedish immigrant who settled in Minnesota and became a prominent farmer and community leader.

Another notable figure was Johan Stenquist (1865-1935), a Swedish-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in Minneapolis, including the Peavey-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In the 20th century, the Stenquist surname gained further recognition with individuals like Arne Stenquist (1912-2002), a Swedish Olympic swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 1936 Berlin Games, and Ingrid Stenquist (1920-2008), a Swedish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions.

While the Stenquist surname may not be among the most common in Sweden or worldwide, it has a rich history and a lasting presence that spans generations, carrying with it the echoes of its Scandinavian roots and the stories of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stenquist

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

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

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