Explore the Family Name Gronquist
The meaning of Gronquist
Swedish (Grönquist): ornamental name composed of the elements grön ‘green’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig, branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Gronquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gronquist has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gronquist ranked 79,115th in terms of commonality amongst surnames, with 224 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 76,275th, and the count increased to 252 people, marking a change of 12.5% over the decade. This represents a change from 0.08 to 0.09 per 100k individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #76,275 | 3.59% |
| Count | 224 | 252 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gronquist
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gronquist identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 97.32%, which decreased slightly to 93.65% by 2010. Notably, there was a new entry under "Two or more races" in 2010, accounting for 3.57% of the Gronquists. The census data reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 93.65% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |