Lundqvist

Lundqvist is a Swedish surname. It is a compound of lund, meaning grove, and kvist (the -qvist variant being a common orthographic form), meaning twig or branch. The name therefore conveys a toponymic or nature-based origin and is characteristic of Swedish surname formation from earlier centuries.

The surname is most common in Sweden and is also found among Swedish expatriates and their descendants in North America and other parts of the world. As with many Swedish names, bearers may be found in contexts ranging from sports and academia to business and the arts.

Notable bearers of the name include Henrik Lundqvist (born 1982), a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers from 2005 to 2020. He is widely regarded as one of the top goaltenders of his generation and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors during his career. The surname is carried by other individuals in various fields, reflecting its broad Swedish heritage.