Ramquist Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The surname "Ramquist" is believed to have come from Sweden and that the surname was originally Ramqvist or Ramkvist. The Swedish word "ramn" meant raven and the word "kvist" meant branch, which may indicate an area or region near the nest of a raven. However, the surname could also refer to someone with the first name Ramborg and "quist", which meant farmer laborer, referring to the occupation of an ancestor.

History

An early written record for a Ramquist is for "Matth Ramquist", born December 21st, 1724 in Grestna, Sweden. He had moved from the village of Sala and had married Marge Elis Bellanders on July 9th, 1771 in Västra Skedvi, Västmanland, Sweden.

Name Origin

This surname seems to trace back to Old Swedish words, indicating either a region in Värmland where ancestors lived or the occupation and first name of an ancestor.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Associated surnames may be Ramqvist, Ramkvist, and Runquist.

Nationality & Ethnicity

The origin of this surname is Swedish but through later migration, the surname can now be found in the United States and Canada. According to the 2010 United States census, "Ramquist" is the 116829th most common name in the United States.

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Early Ramquists

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