Explore the Family Name Cederquist
The meaning of Cederquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Cederquist in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cederquist saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 53,047 in 2000, it dropped to 54,178 in 2010, a change of -2.13%. The number of individuals with this surname increased by 4.1% during this period, from 366 to 381, although its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #54,178 | -2.13% |
| Count | 366 | 381 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cederquist
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Cederquist surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly, from 97.27% to 95.80%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.37% to 1.84%. An appearance of the surname within the category of two or more races was noted in 2010, which had not been recorded in 2000. No instances of the surname were found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 95.8% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.84% | 34.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |