Thornquist

Thornquist Meaning & Origin

About Thornquist
The surname Thornquist is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "thorn" and "quist." "Thorn" refers to a thorny bush or shrub, symbolizing strength and protection, while "quist" is derived from the Swedish word "qvist," meaning twig or branch. Therefore, the surname Thornquist can be interpreted as a name associated with someone who is strong, resilient, and protective, akin to the thorny branches of a bush.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thornquist: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thornquist 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 Thornquist is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RNKST
🗽 NYSIIS
TAGA
🔊 Soundex
T0652023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AO1 R N K W IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/thornquist*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RNKST', 'TRNKST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thornquist in Braille

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

The name Thornquist in braille

How to sign the name Thornquist using Sign Language

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

The name Thornquist in sign language

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