Kazakh Americans facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Less than 300 (Kazakh descent, 2000 US Census) 24,636 (born in Kazakhstan, 2014) |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
| New York, Montana, Georgia, Minnesota, Virginia, Alaska, Washington, Wyoming, Pennsylvania and Kansas | |
| Languages | |
| American English · Kazakh · Russian | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam, some Russian Orthodox | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Others Turkic peoples |
Kazakh Americans are people living in the United States. They have family roots from Kazakhstan, a country in Central Asia. In the 1960s, about 3,000 people of Kazakh origin lived in the U.S. By the year 2000, this number was less than 300.
However, a survey from 2010-2012 found over 23,000 people born in Kazakhstan living in the U.S. It is important to remember that not everyone born in Kazakhstan is of Kazakh ethnicity.
Who Are Kazakh Americans?
Kazakh Americans are citizens of the United States. Their heritage comes from the Kazakh people. The Kazakhs are a large ethnic group. They mainly live in Kazakhstan.
The number of people with Kazakh ancestry in the U.S. has changed over time. Early estimates were higher. More recent counts show a smaller group. Many people from Kazakhstan now live in America.
Where Do They Live?
Kazakh Americans live in many different states across the U.S. They have settled in various parts of the country.
Some states with Kazakh American communities include:
- New York
- Montana
- Georgia
- Minnesota
- Virginia
- Alaska
- Washington
- Wyoming
- Pennsylvania
- Kansas
Languages and Religions
Kazakh Americans speak different languages. Many speak American English. This is common for people living in the U.S.
Some also speak Kazakh. This is the main language of Kazakhstan. Others might speak Russian. Russian is also widely used in Kazakhstan.
Most Kazakhs follow Sunni Islam. This is a major branch of the Islamic faith. Some Kazakh Americans may also be part of the Russian Orthodox faith.
