Explore the Family Name Lagerquist
The meaning of Lagerquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lager ‘laurel’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagerquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lagerquist was ranked 39,617 in popularity in 2000 and rose slightly to 41,164 in 2010. The count of people with this surname also increased from 522 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, representing a modest growth of 1.34%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.26%, indicating that while the number of people with the Lagerquist surname grew, its overall prevalence among the population decreased during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #41,164 | -3.9% |
| Count | 522 | 529 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagerquist
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Lagerquist surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.7% and 97.54% respectively. There was a slight decrease in this proportion over the decade. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 14.78%, rising from 1.15% to 1.32%. No Lagerquists identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.54% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.32% | 14.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |