Lebanese Americans facts for kids
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| Total population | |
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| 504,499 (born) 489,702 (ancestry) |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
| Michigan, California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington | |
| Languages | |
| American English, Lebanese Arabic, Armenian, French | |
| Religion | |
| Majority: Christianity (Maronite Catholic, Orthodox, Melkite Catholic, Protestantism) Minorities: Muslim (Shia, Sunni), Druze, and Judaism. |
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| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Lebanese people · Syrian Americans · Palestinian Americans · Arab Americans · |
Lebanese Americans are people living in the United States who have family roots in Lebanon. Lebanon is a country located in the Middle East. This group includes both people born in the U.S. whose families came from Lebanon, and immigrants who moved to America from Lebanon.
Many Lebanese Americans have kept their cultural traditions. They often speak Lebanese Arabic and American English. Their families also practice various religions, mainly different types of Christianity and Islam.
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Who are Lebanese Americans?
Lebanese Americans are a part of the larger Arab American community. They are people who have come to the United States from Lebanon. They also include their children and grandchildren born in America.
The first large group of Lebanese immigrants came to the U.S. in the late 1800s. They were often looking for new opportunities and a better life. Many of them settled in cities like New York City and Boston.
Where do they live?
Lebanese Americans live all across the United States. However, some states have larger communities than others. You can find many Lebanese Americans in states like Michigan, California, and New York.
They often form strong communities. These communities help new immigrants settle in. They also help keep Lebanese culture alive through food, music, and traditions.
Languages and Religions
Most Lebanese Americans speak American English. Many also speak Lebanese Arabic, which is a dialect of the Arabic language. Some also speak French or Armenian.
The main religion among Lebanese Americans is Christianity. Many belong to the Maronite Church, which is a Catholic church from Lebanon. Other Christian groups include Orthodox and Melkite Catholic. There are also smaller groups of Muslims and Druze.
Notable Lebanese Americans
Many Lebanese Americans have become famous in different fields. They have made important contributions to American society. These areas include business, politics, entertainment, and sports.
For example, Rima Fakih is a Lebanese American who won the Miss USA beauty pageant. She is a great example of the success of Lebanese Americans.
Images for kids
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Diagram indicating Lebanese American settlement in the United States in the 2000
See also
In Spanish: Inmigración libanesa en los Estados Unidos para niños
