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

Strandquist, 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 Strandquist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strandquist in America

Strandquist is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strandquist surname appeared 187 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 Strandquist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strandquist 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 Strandquist

The surname Strandquist is of Scandinavian origin, specifically Swedish. It is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. The name is derived from the Swedish words "strand" meaning "beach" or "shore," and "quist" meaning "branch" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near the shore or coastal area, possibly near a place where branches or twigs were commonly found.

The earliest known record of the surname Strandquist is found in the Swedish Census of 1680, where a family with that name is listed as residing in the coastal town of Kalmar. This region, located in the southeastern part of Sweden, was historically known for its fishing and maritime industries, which aligns with the name's possible connection to coastal areas.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Strandquist family living in the city of Gothenburg, a major port on the west coast of Sweden. One notable individual from this time period was Erik Strandquist (1717-1785), a merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

Another historical figure bearing the name Strandquist was Olof Strandquist (1803-1879), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) in the mid-19th century. He was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and the rights of the common people.

In the late 19th century, the name Strandquist can be found in records from the town of Lund in southern Sweden. One prominent individual was Anna Strandquist (1855-1933), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools in Sweden that offered advanced education for women.

Another notable Strandquist was Karl Strandquist (1879-1957), a Swedish-American inventor and engineer. He made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology and held several patents related to radio transmitters and receivers.

While the surname Strandquist is not among the most common in Sweden, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, politicians, educators, and inventors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strandquist

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

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

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