Explore the Family Name Walquist
The meaning of Walquist
Altered form of Swedish Wahlquist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walquist has somewhat decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walquist ranked 59,453rd in popularity and fell to 63,524th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly dipped from 318 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a minor drop of about 1.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people using the Walquist surname also experienced a modest decline of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,524 | -6.85% |
| Count | 318 | 314 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walquist
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Walquist, it is noteworthy that the overwhelming majority of bearers identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname Walquist identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as White was 98.43% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 98.09% in 2010. This represents a minor change of -0.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 98.09% | -0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |