Explore the Family Name Bjorkquist
The meaning of Bjorkquist
Swedish (Björkquist): ornamental name from björk ‘birch’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels.
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How common is the last name Bjorkquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bjorkquist has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 77,264th position showing a 2.34% change in rank. The count of people with this last name also grew from 224 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, representing a 10.71% increase. However, the proportion of people named Bjorkquist per 100k remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #77,264 | 2.34% |
| Count | 224 | 248 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjorkquist
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Bjorkquist surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity, showing a minor increase from 95.09% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Bjorkquists identifying as Hispanic, from 2.23% to 3.63%, marking a 62.78% change. No Bjorkquists were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 95.16% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.63% | 62.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |