Explore the Family Name Hedquist
The meaning of Hedquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath, moor’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedquist saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,153rd most popular surname, with a count of 435 individuals carrying this name, accounting for 0.16 per 100,000 people in the population. By 2010, its rank had improved to 45,886th and the count increased to 465, still representing 0.16 per 100,000 people in the population. This indicates a growth rate of approximately 6.9% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #45,886 | 0.58% |
| Count | 435 | 465 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedquist
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hedquist surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, constituting 94.48% and 95.48% respectively, marking an increase of 1.06%. The second highest proportion belonged to those identifying as Hispanic, with 2.99% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 3.01% in 2010. A small percentage of Hedquists identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. There were no records of Hedquists identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.48% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.01% | 0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.08% | -32.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |