About Ranquist
The surname Ranquist is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ran," meaning "robbery" or "theft," and "quist," a variant of "qvist," meaning "twig" or "branch." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ranquist can be interpreted as "robbery branch" or "thieving twig." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was involved in or associated with theft or robbery, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a slender or twig-like appearance.
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The surname Ranquist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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