Explore the Family Name Norquist
The meaning of Norquist
Swedish: probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + 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 Norquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Norquist has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,947th and by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 27,869th, a growth of approximately 3.72%. When looking at actual counts, there were 773 individuals with the Norquist surname reported in 2000, and this number grew to 861 by 2010, marking an 11.38% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.29 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #27,869 | 3.72% |
| Count | 773 | 861 | 11.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norquist
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Norquist surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.21% to 91.29%. However, there were significant increases in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.91% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010 - a noteworthy change of 193.41%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also saw marginal increases. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year for the Norquist surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 91.29% | -4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 2.67% | 193.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.56% | 181.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 2.21% | 0.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |