Explore the Family Name Stromquist
The meaning of Stromquist
Swedish (Strömquist): ornamental name composed of the elements ström ‘river’ + 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 Stromquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stromquist has remained relatively stable over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 46,000 with 437 individuals bearing this name, and by 2010, the rank slightly increased to 46,487 with the count rising modestly to 458. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16. Although there was a slight decrease in rank by 1.06 percent, the count of individuals with the surname increased by about 4.81 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #46,487 | -1.06% |
| Count | 437 | 458 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stromquist
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stromquist has shown subtle changes based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.57 percent in 2000 to 95.85 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing from 1.60 percent to 1.75 percent over the decade. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.53 percent of those with the surname identified with two or more races, whereas no such identification existed in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 95.85% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.75% | 9.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |