What is "almqvist"

Almqvist is a surname of Swedish origin which may refer to:

• Anders Almqvist (1885–1915), Swedish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
• Bertil Almqvist (1902–1972), Swedish author and illustrator
• Carl Jonas Love Almqvist (1793–1866), Swedish composers and romantic poet
• Erland Almqvist (1912–1999), Swedish sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics
• Ingrid Almqvist (born 1927), Swedish javelin thrower
• Johan Magnus Almqvist (1799–1873), Swedish theologian
• Kurt Almqvist (1912–2001), Swedish poet, intellectual and spiritual figure
• Ludvig Almqvist (1818–1884), Swedish politician
• Niklas Almqvist, Swedish guitarist and backup vocalist
• Pelle Almqvist, Swedish lead singer of Swedish garage rock band The Hives