Wingquist

Wingquist is a surname of Nordic origin, most commonly found in Sweden. As a compound surname, it likely combines a natural or habitation-related element with the -quist suffix, a component seen in several Swedish family names. Due to limited published surname etymologies, the exact first element and historical development of Wingquist are not well documented in standard references.

Distribution and usage: The name is relatively uncommon. Records show bearers primarily in Sweden, with smaller concentrations in Finland and other parts of the Nordic region, as well as among Swedish diaspora communities in North America.

Variants and related names: Related spellings include Winqvist and Quist (and other variants that alter the middle consonant). These forms are typical of surname evolution in Nordic languages.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the Wingquist surname who have standalone biographical entries in major reference works.

See also: Quist, Qvist, Winqvist.