Qvist
Qvist is a surname of Swedish origin. It is a variant spelling of Kvist, a word meaning twig or branch in Swedish. The name most likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone perceived as slim or wiry, or as a toponymic surname for a person living near trees or woodland. The form with Q appears as an orthographic variant that arose in certain families or during emigration; Kvist remains the standard spelling in contemporary Swedish, while Qvist is found in Sweden, in Swedish diaspora communities, and in other Nordic countries.
The surname is most common in Sweden, with smaller populations in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and North America,
There are individuals bearing the surname Qvist who have gained recognition in fields such as sports, arts,