Explore the Family Name Berquist
The meaning of Berquist
Americanized form of Swedish Bergquist. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arlys, Dagny, Knut, Lisen, Thor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berquist had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell by around 3.22% from 22799 to 23532 during this period. However, the count of people with this surname increased marginally by 2.76%, from 1050 to 1079. The proportion of people with the surname Berquist per 100k also dropped by 5.13%, indicating that although the number of people with the name increased, its popularity relative to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,799 | #23,532 | -3.22% |
| Count | 1,050 | 1,079 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berquist
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Berquist, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.71% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this period from 0.76% to 2.04%. Interestingly, there was also an increase in people with this surname identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the surname Berquist identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.74% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 2.04% | 168.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.2% | 57.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |