Explore the Family Name Lofquist
The meaning of Lofquist
Swedish (Löfquist): ornamental name composed of theelements löv ‘leaf’ + quist, an old or ornamentalspelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Erland.
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How common is the last name Lofquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lofquist has experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lofquist was ranked as the 31,014th most common surname, however, by 2010 it had slightly fallen to the 32,169th position, marking a decrease of 3.72%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 708 to 717 during the same period, marking a growth of 1.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.26 to 0.24, indicating a 7.69% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #32,169 | -3.72% |
| Count | 708 | 717 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lofquist
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lofquist identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 94.92% in 2000 to 92.75% in 2010. The number of people with the Lofquist surname who identified as Hispanic experienced the most significant change, increasing by 162.35% over the decade. There was also an increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 1.69% to 2.09%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races saw declines, with the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropping to 0% from a previous 0.99%. The data for Black ethnicity was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 92.75% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.23% | 162.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 2.09% | 23.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.39% | -10.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |