Explore the Family Name Nordquist
The meaning of Nordquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bjorn, Lars, Nels, Ove, Sigfrid.
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How common is the last name Nordquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nordquist saw a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,386 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 13,903, marking a drop of roughly 3.86 percent. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 2,087 to 2,172 during the same period, indicating growth of about 4.07 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname dipped slightly from 0.77 to 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,386 | #13,903 | -3.86% |
| Count | 2,087 | 2,172 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.74 | -3.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordquist
In terms of ethnic identity, the Nordquist surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95 percent of those with this surname identified as White. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic with the surname Nordquist saw a significant increase from 1.20 percent in 2000 to 2.03 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased over the decade, with the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experiencing the most significant decline of approximately 39.62 percent. Those identifying as Two or More Races saw a slight uptick from 1.34 percent to 1.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.21% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.03% | 69.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.47% | 9.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.74% | -13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.32% | -39.62% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.23% | -32.35% |