Explore the Family Name Linquist
The meaning of Linquist
Swedish: variant of Lindquist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linquist in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Linquist has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,610 in terms of popularity and had fallen to the rank of 29,138 by 2010, marking a change of -13.78%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname decreased by 10.17% during this period, dropping from 905 to 813. The proportion of people named Linquist per 100k also saw a decrease of -17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #29,138 | -13.78% |
| Count | 905 | 813 | -10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linquist
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Linquist evolved slightly over the same decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.59% of Linquists identified as White, a figure that decreased slightly to 93.11% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 90%, though they still make up only a small proportion of the total at 2.09% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 1.66% to 2.95%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010. There were no Linquists who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while there were some in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 93.11% | -1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.95% | 77.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.09% | 90% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |