Explore the Family Name Ahlquist
The meaning of Ahlquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ahl, an ornamental spelling of al ‘alder’, + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Compare Allquist and Alquist. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bertel, Erik.
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How common is the last name Ahlquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ahlquist saw a modest shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 21,438 to 22,113, reflecting a decrease of 3.15%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname rose slightly from 1,137 to 1,170, marking an increase of 2.9%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76% during this same period, going from 0.42 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,438 | #22,113 | -3.15% |
| Count | 1,137 | 1,170 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahlquist
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ahlquist surname identify as White. This group expanded slightly from 96.57% in 2000 to 97.18% in 2010. The second largest group, those identifying with two or more races, declined by 18.99% to reach 1.28% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 0.79% to 1.03%. Notably, there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 97.18% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.28% | -18.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.03% | 30.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |