Nyquist (surname)
Nyquist is a surname of Swedish origin. Nyquist and the alternatively spelled Nyqvist are derivates from the original spelling that is Nykvist, meaning "New Branch". Notable people with the surname include:
- Ann-Christin Nyquist, Swedish Social Democratic politician
- Arild Nyquist, Norwegian novelist, lyricist, writer and musician
- Dean Nyquist, American politician
- Gustav Nyquist, Swedish ice hockey player, currently in the NHL.
- Harry Nyquist, Swedish-American electronic engineer
- John W. Nyquist, retired American Navy vice admiral
- Kari Nyquist, Norwegian ceramist, freelance artist and designer
- Laurence E. Nyquist, American planetary scientist
- Michael Nyqvist, Swedish actor
- Ove Nyquist Arup, Anglo-Danish architectural engineer, founder of engineering firm Arup
- Paul Nyquist, president of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL
- Ryan Nyquist, American cyclist and motocross rider
- Seth Nyquist alias MorMor, Canadian singer-songwriter