Strömquist

Strömquist is a Swedish surname. It combines the elements ström, meaning "stream" or "current," with -quist, a suffix found in Swedish surnames that is related to kvist, meaning "twig" or "branch." The name likely originated as a topographic or ornamental surname, denoting a family associated with a stream or wooded area.

The surname is most common in Sweden and is borne by individuals in Swedish-speaking communities both within Sweden and abroad.

Notable people with the name include Liv Strömquist, a Swedish cartoonist and writer known for her feminist-themed comics and books. The name may also be found among other families and descendants in Sweden and in diaspora communities.