Lindquist

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a linden-tree branch or twig.

Etymology

Composed of 'lind' (linden tree) and 'quist' (branch, twig, derived from Old Norse 'kvistr'). This Swedish surname combines botanical and topographic elements.

About the Lindquist Surname

A distinctly Swedish topographic surname referring to a specific natural feature. The name became more common in North America through 19th and 20th-century Scandinavian immigration.

Distribution

Primarily found in Sweden with significant populations in North America due to Swedish emigration.

Notable Bearers

Evelyn Lindquist (Swedish-American), various Swedish academics and professionals

People with the Lindquist Surname

Francis Oscar Lindquist

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