Rehnquist (surname) explained

Rehnquist is a surname of Swedish origin. The name element "-quist," a variant of Swedish kvist 'twig,' was in the nineteenth century often used to form surnames in combination with words denoting natural features,^[1] here apparently with Swedish ren 'strip of land.' Notable people with the surname include:

• Björn Rehnquist (born 1978), professional Swedish tennis player
• Janet Rehnquist (born 1957), former inspector general of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
• Milt Rehnquist (1892–1971), American football offensive lineman in the National Football League
• William Rehnquist (1924–2005), American lawyer, jurist, and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oxford Reference: Names Studies .