Explore the Family Name Soderquist
The meaning of Soderquist
Swedish (Söderquist): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘southern’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Nils, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soderquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Soderquist saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,144 and by 2010, it had dropped to 20,322 — a decline of 6.15%. Soderquist also decreased in terms of raw count with 1,313 occurrences in 2000 and 1,308 in 2010, which is a slight drop of 0.38%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.49 to 0.44, marking a 10.2% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,144 | #20,322 | -6.15% |
| Count | 1,313 | 1,308 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soderquist
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Soderquist using the same census data, we see changes in its distribution. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of Soderquists were White, at 96.88%, and this figure slightly declined to 95.72% in 2010. The number of Soderquists identifying as Hispanic increased by 47.37% from 2000 to 2010, but still made up only 1.68% of all Soderquists in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.99% to 0.76%, showing a 23.23% reduction. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 0.91% to 1.68%, an uplift of 84.62%. There were no individuals with the Soderquist surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.72% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.68% | 84.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.68% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0.76% | -23.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |