What does the surname Lindquist mean?

The surname Lindquist means "A person from a linden-tree branch or twig.". It is of Swedish origin.

How common is the Lindquist surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Lindquist in the United States.

Are there Lindquist soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 18 soldiers with the Lindquist surname appear in Civil War records.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Lindquist Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lindquist Surname

Francis Oscar Lindquist

Rep.

Quick Facts

Origin: Swedish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Sweden, documented in Swedish records
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

18 soldiers with the Lindquist surname found in Civil War records.

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