Explore the Family Name Wahlquist
The meaning of Wahlquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of an altered form of the elements vall ‘grassy bank, pasture’ + kvist ‘twig’. Compare Walquist. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Holger, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Wahlquist in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wahlquist has seen an increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wahlquist was ranked as the 35,916th most common surname, with a count of 591 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 34,465, representing a change of 4.04 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased by 11.17 percent, from 591 in 2000 to 657 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #34,465 | 4.04% |
| Count | 591 | 657 | 11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahlquist
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Wahlquist has slightly diversified over the decade from 2000 to 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (95.94 percent in 2000 and 93 percent in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, and those reporting two or more races. The percentage of Wahlquists identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0 in 2000 to 1.07 in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.35 percent to 2.74 percent. Individuals reporting two or more races also increased significantly from 1.02 percent to 2.59 percent. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.02 in 2000 to 0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 93% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.74% | 102.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 2.59% | 153.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |