Explore the Family Name Enquist
The meaning of Enquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements en ‘juniper’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Eskil, Nels.
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How common is the last name Enquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enquist has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 37835 which dropped to 39960 in 2010, marking a change of -5.62%. The count of persons bearing this surname also saw a marginal decrease from 552 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, which is a -0.54% change. The proportion per 100k people fell by -5.00%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #39,960 | -5.62% |
| Count | 552 | 549 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enquist
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Enquist surname. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, amounting to 96.74% in 2000 and 94.35% in 2010, indicating a slight decline. People of Hispanic ethnicity represented 1.63% in 2000, increasing to 2.55% in 2010. A notable uptick was seen in individuals identifying as two or more races, climbing from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Although there were no changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was a small emergence of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 at 0.91%. The Black category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 94.35% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.55% | 56.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.82% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |