TheNameDBYoungquist
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Swedish personal name Yngve combined with the suffix -quist meaning 'twig' or 'branch.'
Etymology
The surname combines the Old Norse name Yngve (related to Yngvi, a Norse god) with the Swedish suffix -quist, which derives from the Old Norse 'kvistr' meaning twig or branch. This naming pattern was common in Scandinavian patronymic and occupational surname formation.
About the Youngquist Surname
A Swedish surname reflecting the common Scandinavian naming pattern combining a personal name with the -quist suffix. The name arrived in America during the 19th and early 20th century Swedish immigration waves.
Distribution
Found primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other Upper Midwest states with significant Swedish immigration.
Notable Bearers
Limited public records; primarily Scandinavian-American genealogy