Kvist is a surname of Scandinavian origin.
People with the surname include:
- John Kvist (born 1899), Swedish player of American football
- Jon Kvist (born 1967), Danish academic
- Lars Kvist, Swedish footballer
- Per Kvist (1890–1947), Norwegian writer and actor
- Thomas Kvist (born 1987), Danish road bicycle racer
- William Kvist (born 1985), Danish footballer
See also
editKvist is also the name of a Norwegian melodic black metal band that existed from 1993 until 1996.