Explore the Family Name Hallquist
The meaning of Hallquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the (placename) elements hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall 2) + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Erik, Hjalmer, Knute.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hallquist in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hallquist ranked 30,061 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 31,150 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.62%. Despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Hallquist surname increased from 736 in 2000 to 745 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.22%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.41% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #31,150 | -3.62% |
| Count | 736 | 745 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallquist
The ethnicity data for the surname Hallquist, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that this surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, which accounted for 96.74% in 2000 and 95.30% in 2010. However, the Hispanic representation within the Hallquist surname grew notably from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, an increase of 76.84%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw modest growth of 19.12%, moving from 0.68% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. No changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.3% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.36% | 76.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.81% | 19.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |