Halquist

Halquist Meaning & Origin

About Halquist
The surname Halquist is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "hal" meaning "half" and "quist" meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a particular half or division of land or a distinctive branch. The surname Halquist signifies a connection to a specific geographical feature or characteristic, reflecting the individual or family's ancestral ties to Sweden.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Halquist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Halquist: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Halquist based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Halquist is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLKST
🗽 NYSIIS
HAGA
🔊 Soundex
H042023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 L K W IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/halquist*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Halquist in Braille

Here's how to represent Halquist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Halquist in braille

How to sign the name Halquist using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Halquist using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Halquist in sign language

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