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The following is a list of contemporary ethnic groups. There has been constant debate over the classification of
ethnic group An ethnicity or ethnic group is a group of people with shared attributes, which they collectively believe to have, and long-term endogamy. Ethnicities share attributes like language, culture, common sets of ancestry, traditions, society, re ...
s. Membership of an ethnic group tends to be associated with shared
ancestry An ancestor, also known as a forefather, fore-elder, or a forebear, is a parent or ( recursively) the parent of an antecedent (i.e., a grandparent, great-grandparent, great-great-grandparent and so forth). ''Ancestor'' is "any person from ...
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history History is the systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the Human history, human past. As an academic discipline, it analyses and interprets evidence to construct narratives about what happened and explain why it happened. Some t ...
,
homeland A homeland is a place where a national or ethnic identity has formed. The definition can also mean simply one's country of birth. When used as a proper noun, the Homeland, as well as its equivalents in other languages, often has ethnic natio ...
, language or dialect and
cultural heritage Cultural heritage is the heritage of tangible and intangible heritage assets of a group or society that is inherited from past generations. Not all heritages of past generations are "heritage"; rather, heritage is a product of selection by socie ...
; where the term "
culture Culture ( ) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and Social norm, norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, Social norm, customs, capabilities, Attitude (psychology), attitudes ...
" specifically includes aspects such as
religion Religion is a range of social system, social-cultural systems, including designated religious behaviour, behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, religious text, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics in religion, ethics, or ...
,
myth Myth is a genre of folklore consisting primarily of narratives that play a fundamental role in a society. For scholars, this is very different from the vernacular usage of the term "myth" that refers to a belief that is not true. Instead, the ...
ology and
ritual A ritual is a repeated, structured sequence of actions or behaviors that alters the internal or external state of an individual, group, or environment, regardless of conscious understanding, emotional context, or symbolic meaning. Traditionally ...
,
cuisine A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, List of cooking techniques, techniques and Dish (food), dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, ...
, dressing (clothing) style and other factors. By the nature of the concept, ethnic groups tend to be divided into subgroups, may themselves be or not be identified as independent ethnic groups depending on the source consulted.


Ethnic groups

The following groups are commonly identified as "ethnic groups", as opposed to
ethno-linguistic Ethnolinguistics (sometimes called cultural linguistics) is an area of anthropological linguistics that studies the relationship between a language or group of languages and the cultural practices of the people who speak those languages. It exam ...
phyla, national groups, racial groups or similar. }, 2006, p. 230
. an area of approximately 190,000 km2.) , Aranese dialect, Aranese, Auvergnats, Provencals,
Languedoc The Province of Languedoc (, , ; ) is a former province of France. Most of its territory is now contained in the modern-day region of Occitanie in Southern France. Its capital city was Toulouse. It had an area of approximately . History ...
iens,
Gascons Gascony (; ) was a province of the southwestern Kingdom of France that succeeded the Duchy of Gascony (602–1453). From the 17th century until the French Revolution (1789–1799), it was part of the combined Province of Guyenne and Gascon ...
, Nicois, Guardiota, Monegasques , Christianity , - ,
Odawa The Odawa (also Ottawa or Odaawaa ) are an Indigenous North American people who primarily inhabit land in the Eastern Woodlands region, now in jurisdictions of the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Their territory long prec ...
,
Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian
Ottawa Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the cor ...
, Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
), United States (Oklahoma, Michigan) , ,
Midewiwin The Midewiwin (in Ojibwe syllabics, syllabics: , also spelled ''Midewin'' and ''Medewiwin'') or the Grand Medicine Society is a religious society of some of the Indigenous peoples of the Maritimes, New England and Great Lakes regions in North A ...
,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
,
Traditional religion In religious studies, an ethnic religion or ethnoreligion is a religion or belief associated with notions of heredity and a particular ethnicity. Ethnic religions are often distinguished from universal religions, such as Christianity or Islam ...
, Christianity , - , Odia ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-AryanOdia , India (
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
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Utkala Brahmin Utkala Brahmins, also known as Odia Brahmins, are a Brahmin community who belong to the state of Odisha, India. Utkala Brahmins are the historical caretakers of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The Utkala Brahmins are one of the five Pancha Gouda B ...
s, Khandayat,
Bonaz The Bonaz people () are an Odia diaspora community that live in Srimangal, Bangladesh and Tripura, India. In the nineteenth century, the British brought them over from Odisha to work as tea garden labourers in Srimangal. They are Hindus and ...
, Badu; Bairagi (Oriya); Barika; Chaikwa; Chatarkheya; Dhobi, Oriya; Ganrar; Ghantarghada; Girigiria; Gond (Oriya); Haddi; Jhodia; Kobari; Koraga; Kuliya; Lohar, Oriya; Mali, Oriya; Malia; Panka (Oriya); Paroja; Patra; Radhi; Sannyasi; Teli, Oriya; Thanapati; Thoria ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Ogiek ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
Nilotic The Nilotic peoples are peoples Indigenous people of Africa, indigenous to South Sudan and the Nile Valley who speak Nilotic languages. They inhabit South Sudan and the Gambela Region of Ethiopia, while also being a large minority in Kenya, Uga ...
Ogiek ,
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
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Mau Forest Mau Forest is a forest complex in the East African Rift, Rift Valley of Kenya. It is the largest indigenous montane forest in East Africa. The Mau Forest complex has an area of . The forest area has some of the highest rainfall rates in Kenya. Ma ...
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Mount Elgon Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale. The mountain's highest point, named "Wagagai", is located entirely within Uganda.
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Lagos Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and on ...
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Ogun State Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It is bordered to the south by Lagos State and the Bight of Benin, to the east by Ondo State, and to the north by Oyo and Osun states while its western border forms part of the national borde ...
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Benin Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its po ...
, , Christianity, Islam,
West African Vodun West is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from east and is the direction in which the Sun sets on the Earth. Etymology The word "west" is a Germanic word passed into some Romance langu ...
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Oji-Cree The Anisininew or Oji-Cree are a First Nation in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, residing in a band extending from the Missinaibi River region in Northeastern Ontario at the east to Lake Winnipeg at the west. The Oji-Cree pe ...
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Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian
Oji-Cree The Anisininew or Oji-Cree are a First Nation in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba, residing in a band extending from the Missinaibi River region in Northeastern Ontario at the east to Lake Winnipeg at the west. The Oji-Cree pe ...
, Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
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Manitoba Manitoba is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada at the Centre of Canada, longitudinal centre of the country. It is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, fifth-most populous province, with a population ...
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Anishinaabe traditional beliefs Anishinaabe traditional beliefs cover the traditional belief system of the Anishinaabeg peoples, consisting of the Algonquin/ Nipissing, Ojibwa/Chippewa/Saulteaux/Mississaugas, Odawa, Potawatomi and Oji-Cree, located primarily in the Great Lake ...
, Christianity , - ,
Ojibwe The Ojibwe (; Ojibwe writing systems#Ojibwe syllabics, syll.: ᐅᒋᐺ; plural: ''Ojibweg'' ᐅᒋᐺᒃ) are an Anishinaabe people whose homeland (''Ojibwewaki'' ᐅᒋᐺᐘᑭ) covers much of the Great Lakes region and the Great Plains, n ...
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Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian
Ojibwe The Ojibwe (; Ojibwe writing systems#Ojibwe syllabics, syll.: ᐅᒋᐺ; plural: ''Ojibweg'' ᐅᒋᐺᒃ) are an Anishinaabe people whose homeland (''Ojibwewaki'' ᐅᒋᐺᐘᑭ) covers much of the Great Lakes region and the Great Plains, n ...
Due to a long history of
forced assimilation Forced assimilation is the involuntary cultural assimilation of religious or ethnic minority groups, during which they are forced by a government to adopt the language, national identity, norms, mores, customs, traditions, values, mentality ...
by both
American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, p ...
and
Canadian Canadians () are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''C ...
governments, the vast majority can only speak English.
, Anishinaabeland (Canada, United States) ,
Mississaugas The Mississaugas are a group of First Nations peoples located in southern Ontario, Canada. They are a sub-group of the Ojibwe Nation. Etymology The name "Mississauga" comes from the Anishinaabe word ''Misi-zaagiing'', meaning " hose at theGr ...
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Saulteaux The Saulteaux (pronounced , or in imitation of the French pronunciation , also written Salteaux, Saulteau and Ojibwa ethnonyms, other variants), otherwise known as the Plains Ojibwe, are a First Nations in Canada, First Nations band governm ...
, Findians ,
Midewiwin The Midewiwin (in Ojibwe syllabics, syllabics: , also spelled ''Midewin'' and ''Medewiwin'') or the Grand Medicine Society is a religious society of some of the Indigenous peoples of the Maritimes, New England and Great Lakes regions in North A ...
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Okie An Okie is a person identified with the state of Oklahoma, or their descendants. This connection may be residential, historical or cultural. For most Okies, several (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their bei ...
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Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
Oklahoman English , United States (Oklahoma, California) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
Southern Baptist The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), alternatively the Great Commission Baptists (GCB), is a Christian denomination based in the United States. It is the world's largest Baptist organization, the largest Protestantism in the United States, Pr ...
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Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
English Creole An English-based creole language (often shortened to English creole) is a creole language for which English language, English was the ''lexifier'', meaning that at the time of its formation the vocabulary of English served as the basis for the ma ...
Krio;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
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Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi ...
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The Gambia The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, The Gambia is the List of African countries by area, smallest country in continental Africa; it is surrounded by Senegal on all sides except for ...
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Omaha Omaha ( ) is the List of cities in Nebraska, most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about north of the mouth of the Platte River. The nation's List of United S ...
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Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
Western Siouan
Dhegihan The Dhegihan languages are a group of Siouan languages that include Kansa– Osage, Omaha–Ponca, and Quapaw. Their historical region included parts of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys, the Great Plains, and southeastern North America. T ...
Omaha-Ponca , United States (
Nebraska Nebraska ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Ka ...
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Iowa Iowa ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the upper Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Ill ...
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Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
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Oneida Oneida may refer to: Native American/First Nations * Oneida people, a Native American/First Nations people and one of the five founding nations of the Iroquois Confederacy * Oneida language * Oneida Indian Nation, based in New York * Oneida N ...
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Iroquoian The Iroquoian languages () are a language family of indigenous peoples of North America. They are known for their general lack of labial consonants. The Iroquoian languages are polysynthetic and head-marking. As of 2020, almost all surviving I ...
→ Northern Iroquoian →
Oneida Oneida may refer to: Native American/First Nations * Oneida people, a Native American/First Nations people and one of the five founding nations of the Iroquois Confederacy * Oneida language * Oneida Indian Nation, based in New York * Oneida N ...
, Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
), United States (
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York New York may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ...
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Onge The Onge (also Önge, Ongee, and Öñge) are an Andamanese ethnic group, indigenous to the Andaman Islands in Southeast Asia at the Bay of Bengal, India. They are traditionally hunter-gatherers and fishers, but also practice plant cultivatio ...
, Ongan languages, Ongan → Onge language, Onge , India (Little Andaman Island) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
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Iroquoian The Iroquoian languages () are a language family of indigenous peoples of North America. They are known for their general lack of labial consonants. The Iroquoian languages are polysynthetic and head-marking. As of 2020, almost all surviving I ...
→ Northern Iroquoian → Onondaga language, Onondaga , Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
), United States (
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York New York may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ...
) , , Longhouse Religion, Kanoh'hon'io, Kahni'kwi'io, Christianity , - , Orcadians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Scots language, Scots → Orcadian dialect, Orcadian;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Scottish English; BANZSL → British Sign Language, British Sign; historically
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Norn language, Norn , United Kingdom (Orkney) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Presbyterianism , - , Ormurs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Ormuri , Afghanistan (Logar Province), Pakistan (South Waziristan) , , Islam , - , Oroch people, Orochs , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Udegheic languages, Udegheic → Oroch language, Oroch , Russia (Khabarovsk Krai, Magadan Oblast, Sakhalin Oblast, Primorsky Krai) , , Shamanism, Christianity → Russian Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , OroksSometimes known as Ulita. , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Nanaic languages, Nanaic → Orok language, Orok , Russia (Sakhalin Oblast), Japan , Karafuto Prefecture, Karafuto OroksResettled in Hokkaido after 1945. , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodoxy, Shamanism , - , Oromo people, Oromo , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Cushitic languages, Cushitic → Oromo language, Oromo , Ethiopia (Oromia Region, Oromia),
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
, Boorana, Barento, Salale, Machaa, Arsi people, Arsi, Wollo Oromo people, Wollo , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Oroqen people, Oroqens , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Northern Tungusic → Oroqen language, Oroqen , China (Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia) , , Shamanism, Buddhism → Tibetan Buddhism , - , Osage Nation, Osage ,
Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
Western Siouan
Dhegihan The Dhegihan languages are a group of Siouan languages that include Kansa– Osage, Omaha–Ponca, and Quapaw. Their historical region included parts of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys, the Great Plains, and southeastern North America. T ...
→ Osage language, Osage;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → French language, French , United States (Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas) , , Christianity, Inlonshka, Osage Nation#Traditional spirituality, Traditional Spirituality , - , Ossetians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Ossetian language, Ossetian , Ossetia (Russia, Georgia (country), Georgia) , Iron people, Iron, Digor people, Digor, Kudar, Trialeti Ossetians , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Ot Danum people, Ot Danum , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Barito languages, Greater Barito → Ot Danum language, Ot Danum , Indonesia (West Kalimantan, West and Central Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan) , Lawangan people, Lawangan, Ma'anyan people, Ma'anyan , Kaharingan , - , Otomi , Oto-Manguean languages, Oto-Manguean → Otomian languages, Otomian → Otomi language, Otomi , Mexico (Hidalgo (state), Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz, State of Mexico, Queretaro) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Ouvéans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → West Uvean language, West Uvean , France (New Caledonia (Ouvéa)) , , Christianity , - , Ovambo people, Ovambo , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Ovambo language, Ovambo , Namibia (Ovamboland), Angola , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Lutheranism , - , Ovimbundu , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Umbundu , Angola , , Christianity , - , ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ New Zealand English , New Zealand , , Irreligion, Christianity , - id=P , Palauan people, Palau , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malayo-Polynesian languages, Malayo-Polynesian → Palauan language, Palauan;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Palauan English , Palau , , Christianity, Modekngei , - , Aboriginal Tasmanians, Palawa ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
; Palawa kani; historically Tasmanian languagesThough many Tasmanian languages are not genetically related to each other, they are all known to be ethnolects developed by the Palawa. , Australia (Tasmania) , , Dreamtime, Alcheringa , - , Palembang people, Palembangese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malayic languages, Malayic → Palembang language, Palembang , Indonesia (South Sumatra) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Palula people, Palula ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Dardic languages, Dardic → Palula language, Palula , Pakistan (Chitral District) , Ashreti, Biori , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Pamiris ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Pamir languages, Pamir , Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China) , Shughni language, Shughni, Sarikoli language, Sarikoli (including Tajiks in China, Tajiks of Xinjiang), Yazghulami language, Yazghulami, Munji language, Munji, Yidgha language, Yidgha, Sanglechi language, Sanglechi, Ishkashimi language, Ishkashimi , Islam → Shia Islam → Isma'ilism , - , Pangasinan people, Pangasinese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Pangasinan language, Pangasinan , Philippines (Pangasinan) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Papel people, Papel , Niger–Congo → Atlantic languages, Atlantic → Senegambian languages, Senegambian → Papel language, Papel , Guinea-Bissau (Biombo Region) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Parachi language, Parachis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Parachi language, Parachi , Afghanistan (Nijrab District, Kabul) , , Islam , - , Paramaccan people, Paramaccan ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Ndyuka language, Ndyuka , Suriname (Pamacca) , , Winti , - , Pardo Brazilians, Pardo ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Portuguese language, Portuguese , Brazil , , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Pare people, Pare , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Pare language, Pare , Tanzania (Pare Mountains) , , Islam , - , Parsis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Gujarati languages, Gujaratic → Gujarati language, Gujarati , Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan) , , Zoroastrianism , - , Pashayi people, Pashayi ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Dardic languages, Dardic → Pashayi languages, Pashayi , Afghanistan (Laghman Province, Laghman, Kapisa Province, Kapisa and Nangarhar Province, Nangarhar Provinces) , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Shia Islam → Isma'ilism → Nizari Isma'ilism , - , Pashtuns ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Pashto , Pashtunistan (Afghanistan, Pakistan), Iran (Khorasan province, Khorasan, Mazandaran province, Mazandaran), India , Kakar, Ghilji (including Lodi (Pashtun tribe), Lodi (including Niazi, Hotak (including Babai (Pashtun tribe), Babai), and Lohani (including Marwat))), Popalzai (including Sudhan), Pathans of Punjab, Punjabi Pathans (including Pathans of Punjab#Malerkotla Pathans, Malerkotla Pathans and Pathans of Punjab#Multani Pathans, Multani Pathans), Tareen, Bettani (including Shirani (Pashtun tribe), Shirani), Afridi, Sarbani, Bangash, Karlani, Rohilla, and other Pashtun tribes, with Pashtun diaspora, significant populations in the Pashtun Americans, United States, Pathans in India, India, Pashtuns of Kashmir, Kashmir, Pathans in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka , Islam → Sunni Islam → Hanafi; Sikhism , - , Pataxó , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Jê → Maxakalian languages, Maxakalian → Pataxó language, Pataxó , Brazil (Bahia) , , Shamanism , - , Pawnee people, Pawnee , Caddoan languages, Caddoan → Pawnee language, Pawnee-Kitsai language, Kitsai → Pawnee language, Pawnee-Arikara language, Arikara → Pawnee language, Pawnee , United States (Oklahoma, formerly Kansas and Nebraska) , , Christianity, Native American Church , - , Pedi people, Pedi , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Northern Sotho → Sepedi , South Africa (Limpopo) , , Christianity , - , Pende people, Pende , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Pende language, Pende , Democratic Republic of the Congo , , Christianity , - , Pennsylvania Dutch ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Pennsylvania Dutch language, Pennsylvania Dutch;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Pennsylvania Dutch English , United States (Pennsylvania) , Schwenkfelder Church, Schwenkfelders, River Brethren (including Yorker Brethren) , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Persians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Persian language, Persian, Achomi language, Achomi , Iran (Fars province, Fars) , Arab-Persians, Achomi people, Achomi, Sistani (people), Sistanis (including Sistani of Khorasan, Khorasani Sistanis and Sistani of Golestan, Golestani Sistanis), Dezfuli dialect, Dezfulis, Shushtari dialect, Shushtaris, along with Iranian diaspora, significant populations in the Iranian Americans, United States, the Iranians in the United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, Iranian Canadians, Canada, Iranians in Germany, Germany, the Iranians in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Ajam of Bahrain, Bahrain, Iranian Australians, Australia, and Swedish Iranians, Sweden , Islam → Shia Islam → Twelver Shi'ism, Islam → Sufism → Ni'matullāhī, Safaviyya, Zoroastrianism, Baháʼí Faith, Baháʼí , - , Piapoco language, Piapoco , Arawakan languages, Arawakan → Upper Amazon Arawakan languages, Upper Amazon Arawakan → Piapoco language, Piapoco , Colombia (Meta Department, Meta), Venezuela , , Ethnic religion, Traditional religion, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Pied-Noir ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → French language, French , Algeria , , Christianity , - , Pileni , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Vaeakau-Taumako language, Vaeakau-Taumako , Solomon Islands (Reef Islands) , , Christianity , - , Pitcairn Islanders ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English Creole An English-based creole language (often shortened to English creole) is a creole language for which English language, English was the ''lexifier'', meaning that at the time of its formation the vocabulary of English served as the basis for the ma ...
→ Pitkern language, Pitcairn-Norfolk → Pitkern language, Pitkern , British Overseas Territories (Pitcairn Islands) , Significant population in Norfolk Island, along with a diaspora in Australia, and New Zealand , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Seventh-day Adventism , - , Pitjantjara , Pama-Nyungan languages, Pama-Nyungan → Wait languages, Wati → Pitjantjara language, Pitjantjara , Australia (Central Australia) , , Dreamtime, Alcheringa , - , Podlashuks ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Ukrainian language, Ukrainian or Belarusian language, Belarusian → Podlachian microlanguage, Podlachian , Poland (Podlachia) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Pohnpeians , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Micronesian languages, Micronesian → Pohnpeian language, Pohnpeian , Federated States of Micronesia (Pohnpei) , , Christianity , - , Polish people, Poles ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Polish language, Polish, Belarusian language, Belarusian → Simple speech; Polish Sign Language , Poland, Czech Republic (Trans-Olza), Kresy and surrounding regions , Masovians (including Bambers, Kurpies, Łowiczans, Masurians, Międzyrzec Boyars, Poborzans, Podlachians), Greater Poland people, Greater Polish (including Kaliszans, Kuyavians (including Kuyavian Borowiaks), and Taśtaks), Lesser Poland people, Lesser Polish (including Kraków, Cracovians, Lasovians, Lublinians, Sącz Lachs, and Sandomierzans), Kociewians, Łęczycans, Polish Uplanders, Sieradzans, Borderlands Poles (including Bug River Poles), Tuchola Forest#Ethnocultural region, Tuchola Borowians, Kocievians, , and Warmians (ethnic group), Warmians, as well as Polish diaspora, Significant populations in the Polish Americans, United States, Polish Brazilians, Brazil, Poles in Germany, Germany, Polish Canadians, Canada, Poles in Iceland, Iceland, Poles in Sweden, Sweden, Poles in France, France, Poles in Armenia, Armenia, the Polish minority in the Czech Republic, Czech Republic, the Poles in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Polish Argentine, Argentina, Poles in Belarus, Belarus, Polish minority in Russia, Russia, Poles in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, Polish Australians, Australia, Poles in Lithuania, Lithuania, Poles in Ukraine, Ukraine, Polish minority in the Republic of Ireland, Ireland, and Poles in Norway, Norway , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Poleshuks ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Belarusian language, Belarusian or Ukrainian language, Ukrainian → West Polesian , Polesia (Belarus, Poland, Russia, Ukraine) , , Christianity , - , Ponca ,
Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
Western Siouan
Dhegihan The Dhegihan languages are a group of Siouan languages that include Kansa– Osage, Omaha–Ponca, and Quapaw. Their historical region included parts of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys, the Great Plains, and southeastern North America. T ...
Omaha-Ponca , United States (
Nebraska Nebraska ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Ka ...
, Oklahoma) , , Christianity, Native American Church , - , Portuguese people, Portuguese ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → European Portuguese , Portugal , Alentejo, Alentejans, Algarveans, Azores, Azoreans, Barranquenhos, Beira (Portugal), Beiroes, Madeirans, Minde, Portugal, Mindericos, Minho Province, Minhotos, Olivenzans, Ribatejo Province, Ribatejanos, Tras-os-Montes, Transmontanos , Catholic Church, Roman Catholic , - , Potawatomi ,
Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian → Potawatomi language, Potawatomi , Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
, United States (Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Wisconsin) , ,
Midewiwin The Midewiwin (in Ojibwe syllabics, syllabics: , also spelled ''Midewin'' and ''Medewiwin'') or the Grand Medicine Society is a religious society of some of the Indigenous peoples of the Maritimes, New England and Great Lakes regions in North A ...
, Christianity → Catholicism;
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Methodism , - , Potiguara , Tupian languages, Tupian → Potiguara language, Potiguara'
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Portuguese language, Portuguese , Brazil (Paraíba) , , Shamanism , - , Powhatans ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
; historically
Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian → Powhatan language, Virginia Algonquian , United States (Tsenacommacah) , , Christianity,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
"Writers' Guide"
, Virginia Council on Indians, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2009
, - , Punjabi Mexican Americans ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ American English , United States (California) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity , - , Punjabis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Punjabi dialects and languages, Punjabic , Punjab (region), Punjab (Pakistan, India) , Arain, Awan (tribe), Awan, Gujjars, Jat people, Jat, Khatris, Rajput, Punjabi Rajputs, Sikhs, Saraiki people, Saraiki Punjabis, Chibhālīs, along with Punjabi diaspora, significant populations in the British Punjabis, United Kingdom, Punjabi Canadians, Canada, and the Punjabi Americans, United States , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism;
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
; Sikhism; Ravidassia , - , Purepecha , Purépechan languages , Mexico (Michoacan) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - id=Q , Qarai (tribe), Qarai ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Persian language, Persian, Balochi language, Balochi , Iran (Kerman province) , , Islam → Shia Islam, Shi'ism , - , Qaratays , Turkic languages, Turkic → Kipchak languages, Kipchak → Tatar language, Tatar → Qataray , Russia (Kamsko-Ustyinsky District) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy;
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Baptists, Baptism , - , Qashqai people, Qashqai , Turkic languages, Turkic → Oghuz languages, Oghuz → Qashqai language, Qashqai , Iran (Fars province) , , Islam → Shia Islam, Shi'ism , - , Qiang people, Qiang , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Qiangic languages, Qiangic , China (Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) , , Qiang folk religion , - , Quapaw ,
Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
Western Siouan
Dhegihan The Dhegihan languages are a group of Siouan languages that include Kansa– Osage, Omaha–Ponca, and Quapaw. Their historical region included parts of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys, the Great Plains, and southeastern North America. T ...
→ Quapaw language, Quapaw , United States (Oklahoma, formerly Arkansas) , , Christianity,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, Native American Church , - , Quechan , Yuman-Cochimí languages, Yuman → Quechan language, Quechan , United States (Arizona, California) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, Christianity , - , Quechua people, Quechua , Quechuan languages, Quechuan , Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina , Ayacucho Quechua, Ayacucho, Cajamarca–Canaris Quechua, Cajamarca–Canaris, Quechua I, Central, Chachapoyas Quechua, Chachapoyas, Cusco Quechua, Cusco, Inga people, Inga, Huanca, Kichwa language, Kichwa, Lamas Quechua, Lamas, North Bolivian Quechua, North Bolivian, Pacaraos Quechua, Pacaraos, Puno Quechua, Puno, Santiagueno Quechua, Santiagueno, South Bolivian Quechua, South Bolivian , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism, Inca mythology, Inca religion , - , Quileute , Chimakuan languages, Chimakuan → Quileute language, Quileute , United States (Washington (state), Washington) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Qulla , Quechuan languages, Quechuan → Quechua II → Southern Quechua , Altiplano, Qullaw (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile) , , Christianity → Catholicism , - id=R , Rabari ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Gujarati language, Gujarati, Sindhi language, Sindhi → Kutchi language, Kutchi , India (Kutch district, Kutch) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Rade people, Rade , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Chamic languages, Chamic → Rade language, Rade , Central Highlands, Vietnam , , Christianity , - , Rajasthani people, Rajasthanis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Rajasthani languages, Rajasthani , India (Rajasthan) , Charan, Kachhi (caste), Kachhi, Marwari people, Marwari, Meena, Rajputs (including Chandel (Rajput clan), Chandels, Mahyavanshi, and Molesalam Rajput, Molesalam) ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Jainism, Sikhism , - , Rajbanshi people, Rajbanshi ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Kamtapuri language, Kamtapuri , India (Assam, West Bengal), Bangladesh , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Rakhine people, Rakhine , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Burmese language, Burmese → Arakanese language, Arakanese , Myanmar (Rakhine State) , Marma people, Marma , Buddhism → Theravada, Theravada Buddhism , - , Rama people, Rama , Chibchan languages, Chibchan → Rama language, Rama; Germanic
English Creole An English-based creole language (often shortened to English creole) is a creole language for which English language, English was the ''lexifier'', meaning that at the time of its formation the vocabulary of English served as the basis for the ma ...
→ Miskito Coast Creole → Rama Cay Creole , Nicaragua (Rama Cay) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Moravian Church , - , Ramkokamekra , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Je → Jê languages, Je → Canela dialect, Canela , Brazil (Northeast Region, Brazil, Northeast Region) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Ranquel , Araucanian languages, Araucanian → Mapuche language, Mapudungun → Ranquel , Argentina (La Pampa Province) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Rapa Iti , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Rapa language, Rapa , France (Rapa Iti) , , Christianity , - , Rapa Nui people, Rapa Nui , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Rapa Nui language, Rapa Nui , Chile (Easter Island) , , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Redbone (ethnicity), Redbones ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ American English , United States (Louisiana) , , Christianity , - , Indigenous Norwegian Travellers, Reisende ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Norwegian language, Norwegian , Norway , , Christianity , - , Rejang people, Rejangese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malayo-Polynesian languages, Malayo-Polynesian → Rejang language, Rejang , Indonesia (Rejang Lebong Regency) , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Relli (caste), Relli ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Reli language, Reli, Hindi , India (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
, West Bengal) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Rendille people, Rendille , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Cushitic languages, Cushitic → Rendille language, Rendille ,
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
(Eastern Province (Kenya), Eastern Province) , , Waaq , - , Rennell Island, Rennellese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Rennellese language, Rennellese , Solomon Islands (Rennell and Bellona) , , Christianity , - , Resia, Friuli, Resians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Slovene language, Slovene → Resian dialect, Resian , Italy (Resia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Resia) , , Christianity → Roman Catholicism, Catholicism , - , White Zimbabweans, Rhodesians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Zimbabwean English , Zimbabwe , Significant populations in the United Kingdom , Christianity , - , Rifians , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Berber languages, Berber → Tarifit , Morocco , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Rohingya people, Rohingyas ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Rohingya language, Rohingya , Myanmar (Rakhine State) , , Islam , - , Romani people, Roma ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Romani language, Romani, Para-Romani;Though many Para-Romani languages are not genetically related to each other beyond having a Romani substrate, they are all known to be ethnolects developed by the Romani diaspora.
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Romanian language, Romanian → Boyash , Europe, Turkey, Cyprus, Caucasus , Kalderash, Iberian Cales (including Gitanos, Spanish Cales, Romani people in Portugal, Portuguese Cales, Romani people in Brazil, Brazilian Cales), Erromintxela language, Erromintxela, Finnish Kale, Kale (Welsh Roma), Welsh Kale, Vlax Romani people, Vlax Roma, Romanichal (including Scottish Romani and Itinerant people groups#Scottish Romanichal Travellers (Scottish Border Gypsies), Scottish Romanichal Travellers), Scottish Romani and Itinerant people groups#Lowland Scottish Gypsies/Travellers, Lowland Scottish Travellers, Burgenland Roma, Sinti (including Manouches), Romani people in Belarus#Subgroups, Belaruska Roma, Romani people in Belarus#Subgroups, Litovska Roma, Romani people in Belarus#Subgroups, Lotfitka Roma, Ruska Roma, Crimean Roma (including Urmacheli, Krimurja, Tayfa), Gurbeti, Muslim Romani people, Xoraxane Roma (including Turkish Roma, Zargari tribe, Zargari, and Arlije), Norwegian and Swedish Travellers, Romanisal, Bergitka Roma, Polska Roma, Cascarots, Ursari, Hungarian-Slovak Roma in the United States, Balshade, Romani people in Turkey, Romanlar (including Turkish Roma, Romani people in Turkey#Sepetçi subgroup, Sepetçi, Romani people in Turkey#Ayjides subgroup, Ayjides, Romani people in Turkey#Yerli and Çerge generic term, Yerli, and Romani people in Turkey#Yerli and Çerge generic term, Çerge), Wallachian Roma, Servitka Roma, Lovari, Boyash, along with Romani diaspora, significant populations in Romani people in Albania, Albania, Romani people in Algeria, Algeria, Romani people in Australia, Australia, Romani people in Austria, Austria, Romani people in Belarus, Belarus, Romani people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romani people in Brazil, Brazil, Romani people in Bulgaria, Bulgaria, Romani people in Canada, Canada, Romani people in Colombia, Colombia, Romani people in Croatia, Croatia, the Romani people in the Czech Republic, Czech Republic, Romani people in France, France, Romani people in Germany, Germany, Romani people in Greece, Greece, Romani people in Hungary, Hungary, Romani people in Ireland, Ireland, Romani people in Italy, Italy, Romani people in Kosovo, Kosovo, Romani Mexicans, Mexico, Romani people in Montenegro, Montenegro, Morocco, the Romani people in the Netherlands, Netherlands, Romani people in North Macedonia, North Macedonia, Romani people in Poland, Poland, Romani people in Portugal, Portugal, Romani people in Romania, Romania, Ruska Roma, Russia, Romani people in Serbia, Serbia, Romani people in Slovakia, Slovakia, Romani people in Slovenia, Slovenia, Gitanos, Spain, Romani people in Turkey, Turkey, Romani people in Ukraine, Ukraine, the Romani people in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, the Romani Americans, United States (including Hungarian-Slovak Roma in the United States, Balshade, Afro-Romani, Afro-Roma), and Romani people in Uruguay, Uruguay , Christianity, Islam , - , Romands ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Franco-Provencal, Frainc-Comtou, French language, French → Swiss French , Switzerland (Romandy) , , Christianity → Catholicism,
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Calvinism , - , Romanians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Romanian language, Romanian , Romania, Moldova , Northern Dobrujans, Transylvanians, Wallachians (including Oltenians and Muntenians), Western Moldavia, Moldavians, Bukovina, Southern Bukovinians, along with Romanian diaspora, significant populations in Romanians in France, France, Romanians in Germany, Germany, Romanians in Italy, Italy, Romanians in Spain, Spain, Romanians in Ukraine, Ukraine, the Romanians in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, and the Romanian Americans, United States , Christianity → Romanian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Romansh people, Romansh ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Romansh language, Romansh , Switzerland (Grisons) , , Christianity , - , Rotenese people, Rotenese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Timoric languages, Timoric → Rotenese people#Language, Rotenese , Indonesia (Rote Island) , Dela language, Dela, Oenale language, Oenale , Christianity , - , Rotumans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Central Pacific languages, Central Pacific → Rotuman language, Rotuman , Fiji (Rotuma) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Seventh-day Adventism, Methodism; Catholicism , - , Russians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Russian language, Russian; French Sign Language family, Francosign → Russian Sign Language, Russian Sign , Russia, Ukraine (Sumy Oblast), and surrounding regions , Caucasus Russians, Siberians, Cossacks (including Kuban Cossacks and Nekrasov Cossacks), Pomors, Subbotniks, Old Believers (including Kamenschiks, Lipovans, Semeiskie), Karyms, Gurans (Transbaikal people), Gurans, Doukhobors, Alaskan Russians (including Alaskan Creole people, Alaskan Creoles, Old Believers, Alaskan Old Believers), Goryuns, Kamchadals, Molokans (including Subbotniks, Subbotnik Molokans), Polekhs, Russian old-settlers, Starozhily, along with Russian diaspora, significant populations in Russians in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, Russians in Bulgaria, Bulgaria, Russians in Belarus, Belarus, Russians in Belgium, Belgium, Russian Brazilians, Brazil, Russian Canadians, Canada, Russians in China, China (including Russians in Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Russians in Estonia, Estonia, Russians in France, France, Russians in Germany, Germany, Russians in Israel, Israel, Russians in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, Russians in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russians in Latvia, Latvia, Russians in Lithuania, Lithuania, Russians in Moldova, Moldova, Russians in Taiwan, Taiwan, Russians in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan, Russians in Ukraine, Ukraine, Russians in Armenia, Armenia (including Molokans in Armenia, Molokans), the Russian Americans, United States, Russians in Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan , Christianity → Spiritual Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodoxy, Old Believers, Old Believerism and Old Ritualism; Christianity and
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
→ Eastern Orthodoxy and Animism → Pomors#Religion & society, Pomor Christianity , - , Rusyns ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Rusyn language, Carpathian Rusyn, Pannonian Rusyn , Transcarpathia (Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland),The Rusyn identity is mostly limited to those residing outside of Carpathian Ruthenia. Within Carpathian Ruthenia itself (especially in the Ukrainian region), the majority of its residents identify themselves as being Ukrainian. Pannonian Basin, Pannonian Plain (Croatia, Serbia), Romania (Bukovina, Maramureș), Lemko Region, Lemkovyna ( , Pannonian Rusyns, Lemkos, Hutsuls, Boykos, , , with significant populations in the Rusyn Americans, United States and Rusyns of Romania, Romania , Christianity → Eastern Catholic Churches, Eastern Catholicism , - , Rutul people, Rutuls , Northeast Caucasian languages, Northeast Caucasian → Lezgic languages, Lezgic → Rutul language, Rutul , Russia (Dagestan), Azerbaijan , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Ryukyuan people, Ryukyuans , Japonic languages, Japonic → Ryukyuan languages, Ryukyuan;All Ryukyuan speakers are seen as one ethnicity; however, due to a history of Dialect card, forced assimilation by the Japanese government, the majority can only speak Japanese. Japonic languages, Japonic → Japanese language, Japanese → Okinawan Japanese, Amami Japanese; Japanese Sign Language family, JSLic → Japanese Sign Language, Japanese Sign; Koniya Sign Language , Japan (Ryukyu Islands) , Amami Islands, Amami (including Kikaijima, Kikai, Amami Ōshima (including Setouchi, Kagoshima, Setouchi), Tokunoshima, Okinoerabujima, Okinoerabu, and Yoronjima, Yoron), Okinawa Islands, Okinawans (including Kunigami language, Kunigami) Miyako Islands, Miyakoans, Tarama language, Tarama, Yaeyama Islands, Yaeyama, Yonaguni, with significant populations in , Ryukyuans in Brazil, Brazil, and the Ryukyuan Americans, United States (including Okinawans in Hawaii, Hawaii) , Irreligion; Ryukyuan religion; Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism → Ryukyuan religion#Rise of Catholicism, Ryukyuan Catholicism , - id=S , Saho people, Saho , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Cushitic languages, Cushitic → Saho language, Saho , Eritrea, Ethiopia , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Sahrawi people, Sahrawis , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Arabic → Hassaniya Arabic , Western Sahara , Reguibat tribe, Reguibat, Oulad Delim, Oulad Tidrarin, Laaroussien, Tekna, Tajakant, Aït Oussa , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Demographics of Saint Helena, Saint Helenians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
, Saint Helena , , Christianity → Anglicanism , - , Saint Thomas Christians , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → Malayalamoid languages, Malayalamoid → Malayalam , India (Kerala) , Northists, Knanayas , Christianity → Saint Thomas Christian denominations, Saint Thomas Christianity , - , Sakizaya people, Sakizaya , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → East Formosan languages, East Formosan → Sakizaya people, Sakizaya , Hualien County (Taiwan) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Christianity , - , Salar people, Salar , Turkic languages, Turkic → Oghuz languages, Oghuz → Salar language, Salar , China (Qinghai, Gansu) , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Salinan , Hokan languages, Hokan → Salinan language, Salinan , United States (California) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Sama-Bajau, Sama–Bajau , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Barito languages, Barito → Sama–Bajaw languages, Sama–Bajaw , Maritime Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei) , Sama language, Sama (including Banguingui people, Banguingui), Bajaw language, Bajaw, Abaknon language, Abaknon , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Samaritans , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Canaanite languages, Canaanite → Hebrew language, Hebrew → Modern Hebrew; Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Arabic → Levantine Arabic → Palestinian Arabic; historically Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Northwest Semitic languages, Northwest Semitic → Samaritan Hebrew, Samaritan Aramaic , Israel , , Samaritanism , - , Sambal people, Sambal , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Sambalic languages, Sambalic , Philippines (Zambales) , Bolinao language, Bolinao, Botolan language, Botolan (including Banguingui people, Banguingui) , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Sámi people, Sámi , Uralic languages, Uralic → Sámi languages, Sámi; historically Uralic languages, Uralic → Sámi languages, Sámi → Akkala Sámi, Kemi Sámi, Kainuu Sámi , Sápmi (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia) , Inari Sámi people, Inari Sámi, Kildin Sámi, Lule Sámi, Northern Sámi, Pite Sámi, Skolts, Skolt Sámi, Southern Sámi, Ter Sámi, Ume Sámi, Akkala Sámi , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Lutheranism , - , Samoans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Samoan language, Samoan , Samoan Islands (Samoa, American Samoa) , Demographics of American Samoa, American Samoans, Demographics of Samoa, Samoan Samoans, with significant populations in Samoan New Zealanders, New Zealand, the Samoan Americans, United States , Christianity , - , Sandawe people, Sandawe , Sandawe language, Sandawe , Tanzania (Chemba District (Tanzania), Chemba District) , , Traditional African Religion, Islam , - , Sangirese people, Sangirese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Sangirese language, Sangirese , Indonesia (Sangihe Islands), Philippines (Mindanao) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , :jp:サンカ, SankaAlso known as Japanese Gypsies. , Japonic languages, Japonic → Japanese language, Japanese → :jp:日本語の方言#第3の言語, Sanka , Japan (mountainous regions of Honshu) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Sankethi Brahmin , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → Tamiloid languages, Tamiloid → Tamil language, Tamil → Sankethi language, Sankethi , India (Karnataka) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
→ Advaita Vedanta , - , Santal people, Santal , Austroasiatic languages, Austroasiatic → Munda languages, Munda → Santali language, Santali , India (West Bengal, Jharkhand,
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Sara people, Sara ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
→ Central Sudanic languages, Central Sudanic → Sara languages, Sara , Chad, Central African Republic , Ngambay language, Ngambay, Doba language, Doba, Laka language, Laka, Kabba language, Kabba, Sar language, Sar, Mbay language, Mbay, Ngam language, Ngam, Dagba language, Dagba, Gulay language, Gulay , Traditional African religions , - , Saramaka ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Saramaccan language, Saramaccan , Suriname , , Winti, Christianity → Moravian Church , - , Sardinian people, Sardinians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Sardinian language, Sardinian,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Sassarese language, Sassarese,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Gallurese , Italy (Sardinia) , Logudorese Sardinian, Logudorese, Campidanese Sardinian, Campidanese, Sassarese language, Sassarese, Gallurese , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Sasak people, Sasak , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Sasak language, Sasak , Indonesia (Lombok) , , Islam , - , Saurashtra people, Saurashtras ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Saurashtra language, Saurashtra , India (South India) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
→ Vaishnavism,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
→ Shaivism , - , Savu people, Savu , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Sumba–Flores languages, Sumba–Flores → Sumba languages, Sumba → Hawu language, Hawu , India (Savu) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Scottish people, Scots ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Scots language, Scots,
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Scottish English;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Celtic languages, Celtic → Scottish Gaelic; BANZSL → British Sign Language, British Sign , United Kingdom (Scotland) , Ulster Scots people, Ulster Scots, Scottish Highlands, Highlanders, Scottish Lowlands, Lowlanders, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Berwickers, along with Scottish diaspora, significant populations in the Scottish Americans, United States (including Scotch-Irish Americans), Scottish Canadians, Canada (including Scotch-Irish Canadians), Scottish Australians, Australia, Scottish Argentine, Argentina, Scottish Russians, Russia, and the White Bahamian, Bahamas , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Church of Scotland, Calvinism , - , Sekani , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Sekani language, Sekani , Canada (British Columbia) , , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Selk'nam people, Selk'nam , Chonan languages, Chonan → Selk'nam language, Selk'nam,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Spanish language, Spanish , Tierra del Fuego (Argentina, Chile) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Christianity , - , Selkup people, Selkups , Uralic languages, Uralic → Samoyedic languages, Samoyedic → Selkup language, Selkup , Russia (Tomsk Oblast, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Tyumen Oblast) , , Shamanism, Christianity → Russian Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Seminoles , Muskogean languages, Muskogean → Muscogee language, Muscogee → Muscogee language#Seminole dialects, Seminole, Muskogean languages, Muskogean → Mikasuki language, Mikasuki, Afro-Seminole Creole , United States (Oklahoma, Florida), Mexico (Coahuila) , Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Seminoles, Black Seminoles (including Mascogos), Seminole Tribe of Florida, Florida Seminoles , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, Roman Catholicism, Catholicism; Green Corn Ceremony , - , Semnani people, Semnanis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Semnani languages, Semnani , Iran (Semnan province, Semnan) , Semnani language, Biyabunakis, Sangsari language, Sangsaris, Sorkhei language, Sorkheis, Aftari language, Aftaris, Lasgerdi language, Lasgerdis , Islam → Shia Islam, Shi'ism → Twelver Shi'ism , - , Seneca people, Seneca ,
Iroquoian The Iroquoian languages () are a language family of indigenous peoples of North America. They are known for their general lack of labial consonants. The Iroquoian languages are polysynthetic and head-marking. As of 2020, almost all surviving I ...
→ Northern Iroquoian → Seneca language, Seneca , Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
), United States (
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York New York may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ...
, Oklahoma) , , Longhouse Religion, Christianity , - , Sentinelese , Sentinelese language, Sentinelese , India (North Sentinel Island) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Senufo people, Senufo , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → (disputed) → Senufo languages, Senufo , Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso , Nafana people, Nafana, Minyanka language, Minyanka , Traditional African religions , - , Serbs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Shtokavian → Serbian language, Serbian , Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republika Srpska), Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, Romania, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, North Macedonia , Kosovo Serbs, Serbs of Montenegro, Montenegrin Serbs, Serbs of Croatia, Croatian Serbs, Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian Serbs, Serbs in North Macedonia, Macedonian Serbs, Serbs of Romania, Romanian Serbs, Serbs in Hungary, Hungarian Serbs, Serbs and Montenegrins in Albania, Albanian Serbs, Serbs in Bulgaria, Bulgarian Serbs, Serbs in Slovenia, Slovenian Serbs, Serbs in Vojvodina, Vojvodinian Serbs, Triestine Serbs, Serb Muslims, along with Serbian diaspora, significant populations in Serbs in Greece, Greece, Serbs in Germany, Germany, Serbs in Austria, Austria, Serbs in France, France, Serbs of Slovakia, Slovakia, and Swedish Serbs, Sweden , Christianity → Serbian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Serer people, Serer , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → Senegambian languages, Senegambian → Serer language, Serer, Cangin languages, Cangin , Senegal , Serer-Laalaa, Laalaa, Serer-Ndut people, Ndut, Niominka people, Niominka, Serer-Noon, Palor people, Palor, Saafi people, Saafi , Islam, Serer religion , - , Serrano people, Serrano , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Takic languages, Takic → Serrano language, Serrano , United States (California) , Mountain Serrano, Desert Serrano ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Seychellois Creole people, Seychellois Creoles ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ French-based creole languages, French-based creole → Seychellois Creole , Seychelles , , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Shan people, Shan , Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai → Tai languages, Tai → Shan language, Shan , Myanmar (Shan State) , , Buddhism → Theravada, Theravada Buddhism , - , Sharchops , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibeto-Kanauri languages, Tibeto-Kanauri → Tshangla language, Tshangla , Bhutan (Lhuntse District, Lhuntse, Mongar District, Mongar, Pemagatshel District, Pemagatshel, Samdrup Jongkhar District, Samdrup Jongkhar, Trashigang District, Trashigang, and Trashiyangtse District, Trashiyangtse Districts) , , Buddhism → Tibetan Buddhism, Bon , - , Shawnee ,
Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian → Shawnee language, Shawnee , United States (Oklahoma, historically Ohio) , Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians, Absentee Shawnee, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Eastern Shawnee, Shawnee#State-recognized tribe, Piqua Shawnee, Shawnee Tribe , Indigenous religionOklahoma Indian Affairs Commission
''Oklahoma Indian Nations Pocket Pictorial''
. 2008.
, - , Sherbro people, Sherbro , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → Mel languages, Mel → Sherbro language, Sherbro ,
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi ...
(Sherbro Island) , , Traditional African religions , - , Sherpa people, Sherpas , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibetic languages, Tibetic → Sherpa language, Sherpa , Nepal, India (Sikkim, West Bengal) , , Buddhism , - , Shetlanders ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Scots language, Scots → Shetland dialect, Shetlandic;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Scottish English; BANZSL → British Sign Language, British Sign; historically
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Norn language, Norn , United Kingdom (Shetland) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Presbyterianism , - , Shilha people, Shilha , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Berber languages, Berber → Shilha language, Shilha , Morocco , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Shilluk people, Shilluk ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
Nilotic The Nilotic peoples are peoples Indigenous people of Africa, indigenous to South Sudan and the Nile Valley who speak Nilotic languages. They inhabit South Sudan and the Gambela Region of Ethiopia, while also being a large minority in Kenya, Uga ...
→ Shilluk language, Shilluk , South Sudan , Gule tribe, Gule , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Shina people, Shina ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Dardic languages, Dardic → Shina language, Shina,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Dardic languages, Dardic → Kohistani Shina , Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) , Kohistani Shina , Islam , - , Shirazi people, Shirazi , Atlantic-Congo languages, Atlantic-Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Swahili language, Swahili , Tanzania (Swahili Coast),
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
, Mozambique, Comoros , Zanzibaris, and Mayotte, Maore , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Shiriana , Arawakan languages, Arawakan → Shiriana language, Shiriana, Arutani language , Brazil (Amazonas (Brazilian state), Amazonas, Amazon rainforest), Venezuela (Amazon rainforest) , Auake people, Auake ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Shompen people, Shompen , Shompen language, Shompen , India (Great Nicobar Island) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Shona people, Shona , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Shona language, Shona , Zimbabwe (Mashonaland) , Manyika dialect, Manyika, Ndau people, Ndau , Christianity , - , Shopi ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Bulgarian language, Bulgarian , Shopi#Shopluk area, Shopluk (Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia) , , Christianity → Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Shors , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Shor language, Shor , Russia (Gornaya Shoriya, Khakassia, Altai Republic) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy, Shamanism → Shors#Shamanism, Shor Shamanism , - , Shoshone , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Numic languages, Numic → Shoshoni language, Shoshoni , Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Utah (United States) , Eastern Shoshone, Northern Shoshone, Western Shoshone, Goshute , Native American Church, Christianity , - , Sibe people, Sibe , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Xibe language, Xibe , China (Liaoning, Jilin, Xinjiang) , , Shamanism , - , Siberian Tatars , Turkic languages, Turkic → Kipchak languages, Kipchak → Tobol-Irtysh dialect, Tobol-Irtysh, Baraba dialect, Baraba, TomWhile they are commonly subsumed into one Siberian Tatar language, the Tobol-Irtysh dialects belong to Kipchak-Nogai while the Baraba and Tom dialects belong to Kipchak-Kyrgyz. , Russia (Western Siberia) , Baraba Tatars, Chats (subgroup), Chats, Eushta Tatars, Kalmak Tatars, Siberian Bukharans, Zabolotnie Tatars , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Siberian Yupik , Eskaleut languages, Eskaleut → Eskimo → Central Siberian Yupik language, Siberian Yupik, Eskaleut languages, Eskaleut → Eskimo → Naukan Yupik language, Naukan , Russia (Chukchi Peninsula), United States (St. Lawrence Island) , Naukan people, Naukan , Shamanism , - , Sicilians , Indo-European language, Indo-European → Romance languages, Romance → Sicilian language, Sicilian, Italian language, Italian; historically Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Arabic → Siculo-Arabic, Sicilian Arabic , Italy (Sicily) , Pelagie Islands, Pelagie Islanders (Lampedusans, Linosans), Pantellerians, with significant populations in the Sicilian Americans, United States , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Sidama people, Sidama , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Cushitic languages, Cushitic → Sidama language, Sidaama , Ethiopia (Sidama Region, Sidamia) , , Christianity , - , Siddi , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Swahili language, SwahiliThe Siddi now speak the dominant language of their region. → Sidi language, Sidi , Pakistan (Baluchistan, Sindh), India (Karnataka, Gujarat, Hyderabad) , , Islam , - , Sierra Leone Creole people, Sierra Leone Creoles ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
Krio,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Pichinglis ,
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi ...
, Gambian Creole people, Gambian Creoles, Saro people, Saros, Fernandino peoples#Krio Fernandinos, Krio Fernandinos, with significant populations in the Sierra Leonean Americans, United States , Christianity , - , Sika people, Sika , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Flores–Lembata languages, Flores–Lembata → Sika language, Sika , Indonesia (Sikka Regency) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Sikaiana , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Sikaiana language, Sikaiana , Solomon Islands (Sikaiana) , , Christianity , - , Silesians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Silesian language, Silesian,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → High German languages, High German → Silesian German , Silesia (Poland, Germany, Czech Republic) , Cieszyn Vlachs, , along with significant populations in the United States (including Texas Silesian, Texas) , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism,
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Lutheranism , - , Siltʼe people, Siltʼe , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Semitic languages, Semitic → Ethiopian Semitic languages, Ethiopic → Gurage languages, Gurage → Siltʼe language, Siltʼe , Ethiopia (Silt'e Zone, Siltia) , , Islam , - , Sindhis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Sindhi language, Sindhi , Pakistan (Sindh) , Jat people, Jat, Jamote People, Jamote, Memon people, Memon, Arain, Sindhis in India, Indian Sindhis , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism → Hanafism;
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Sinhalese people, Sinhalese ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Sinhala language, Sinhala , Sri Lanka , Dewa (people), Dewa, British Sri Lankans, Burgher people, Burghers (including Portuguese Burghers and Dutch Burghers) , Buddhism → Theravada, Theravada Buddhism , - , Siona people, Siona , Tucanoan languages, Tucanoan → Tucanoan languages#Classification, Western Tucanoan → Siona language, Siona , Ecuador (Sucumbios), Colombia (Putumayo department, Putumayo) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Sioux ,
Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
Western Siouan → Sioux language, SiouxDue to a history of Cultural assimilation of Native Americans, forced assimilation by the American government, the majority can only speak American English, English. , United States (Republic of Lakotah proposal, Lakotah) , Lakota people, Lakota (including Brulé, Oglala, Sans Arc, Hunkpapa, Miniconjou, and Sihasapa) and Dakota people, Dakota (including Mdewakanton) ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Sirenik Eskimos, Sirenik , Eskaleut languages, Eskaleut → Eskimo → Central Siberian Yupik language, Siberian Yupik,Due to the Sirenik language going extinct, Sirenik people have begun using the related Siberian Yupik language in its place. historically Eskaleut languages, Eskaleut → Eskimo → Sirenik language, Sirenik , Russia (Sireniki) , , Christianity, formerly shamanism , - , Skokomish people, Skokomish , Salishan languages, Salishan → Coast Salish languages, Coast Salish → Twana language, Twana , United States (Skokomish Indian Tribe#Reservation, Skokomish Indian Reservation) , , Christianity → Indian Shaker Church , - , Slavey , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Slavey language, Slavey , Canada (Alberta, Northwest Territories) , Slavey, Deh Cho, Sahtu , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Slovaks ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Slovak language, Slovak; French Sign Language family, Francosign → Austro-Hungarian Sign → Slovak Sign Language, Slovak Sign , Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, and surrounding regions , Slovak diaspora, Significant populations in Slovaks in the Czech Republic, Czech Republic, Czechs and Slovaks in Bulgaria, Bulgaria, Slovaks in Hungary, Hungary, Slovaks in Austria, Austria, Slovaks in Serbia, Serbia, Slovaks of Croatia, Croatia, Slovak Americans, United States, Slovak Australians, Australia, and Slovak Canadians, Canada , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Slovenes ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Slovene language, Slovene , Slovenia, Austria (Carinthia), Hungary, Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Croatia (Istria, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Zagreb), and surrounding regions , Hungarian Slovenes (including Rába Slovenes), Carinthian Slovenes, Prekmurje Slovenes, Slovene minority in Italy, Italian Slovenes, Slovenes of Croatia, Croatian Slovenes along with Slovene diaspora, significant populations in the Slovene Americans, United States, Slovene Canadians, Canada, Slovene Australians, Australia, Slovene Uruguayans, Uruguay, Slovene Venezuelans, Venezuela, Slovene Argentines, Argentina, Slovenes of Croatia, Croatia, and Slovene minority in Italy, Italy , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Soga people, Soga , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Soga language, Soga , Uganda (Busoga) , , Christianity, Traditional African religions , - , Somalis , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Cushitic languages, Cushitic → Somali languages, Somali , Greater Somalia (Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti,
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
) , Hawiye, Darod (including Majeerteen), Isaaq, Dir (clan), Dir, Rahanweyn, Madhiban, Yibir, Ajuran (clan), Ajuran along with Somali diaspora, significant populations in the Somali Americans, United States, the Somalis in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Somalis in Sweden, Sweden, and Somali Canadians, Canada , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism → Shafi'i school, Shafi'ism , - , Songhai people, Songhai , Songhay languages , West Africa , Songhai proper, Zarma people, Zarma, Wogo people, Wogo, Kurtey people, Kurtey, Ingalkoyyu people, Ingalkoyyu, Arma people, Arma, Belbali people, Belbali, Dendi people, Dendi , Islam , - , Soninke people, Soninke , Niger–Congo → Mande languages, Mande → Soninke language, Soninke , Mali , , Islam → Sunni Islam → Maliki school, Malikism , - , Micronesians#Sonsorolese people, Sonsorolese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Micronesian languages, Micronesian → Sonsorolese language, Sonsorolese , Palau (Sonsorol) , , Christianity , - , Soqotri people, Soqotris , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Modern South Arabian languages, Eastern South Semitic → Soqotri language, Soqotri , Yemen (Socotra) , , Islam , - , Sorbs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Sorbian languages, Sorbian , Lusatia (Germany, Poland) , Upper Sorbian language, Upper Sorbs, Lower Sorbian language, Lower Sorbs, (historically they were themselves a subgroup of the now-extinct Polabian Slavs, Polabians), with significant populations in the Sorbian Americans, United States (including Wends of Texas, Texas) , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Basotho, Sotho , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Sotho language, Sotho , South Africa (Free State (province), Free State), Lesotho , , Christianity , - , Turks of South Carolina, South Carolina Turks ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
, United States (Dalzell, South Carolina, Dalzell, Sumter County, South Carolina) , , Islam , - , South Sea Islanders ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Australian English , Australia (Queensland) , , ChristianityTracey Flanagan, Meredith Wilkie, and Susanna Iuliano
"Australian South Sea Islanders: A Century of Race Discrimination under Australian Law"
Australian Human Rights Commission.
, - , Soyots , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Taiga Sayan Turkic → Soyot language, Soyot , Russia (Okinsky District) , , Shamanism , - , Spaniards ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Spanish language, Spanish, Extremaduran language, Extremaduran, Asturleonese language, Asturleonese, Barranquenho, Quinqui jargon; Spanish Sign Language, Spanish Sign language , Spain, Portugal (Barrancos) , Andalusians, Barranquenhos, Castilians, Leonese people, Leonese, Cantabrian people, Cantabrians, Extremadurans, Mercheros, Olivenzans , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Squamish people, Squamish , Salishan languages, Salishan → Coast Salish languages, Coast Salish → Squamish language, Squamish , Canada (British Columbia (North Vancouver (city), North Vancouver (Squamish Nation))) , Senakw, X̱wáýx̱way, X̱wemelch'stn, Stawamus (village), Stawamus , Irreligion, Christianity , - , Sri Lanka Kaffirs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Portuguese Creole → Sri Lankan Portuguese Creole , Sri Lanka (Puttalam, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Negombo) , , Christianity → Catholicism; Buddhism → Theravada Buddhism , - , , Sri Lanka Malays , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malay trade and creole languages, Malay creoles → Sri Lankan Malay language, Sri Lankan Malay , Sri Lanka , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Sri Lankan Moors , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → Tamiloid languages, Tamiloid → Tamil language, Tamil → Sri Lankan Moors#Sri Lankan Muslim Tamil, Sri Lankan Muslim Tamil , Sri Lanka , , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Sri Lankan Chetties , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → Tamiloid languages, Tamiloid → Tamil language, Tamil;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Sinhala language, Sinhala , Sri Lanka , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Anglicanism, Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Calvinism , - , Subanon people, Subanons , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Subanon languages, Subanon , Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) , Kolibugan, Lapuyan , Christianity, Islam,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Sui people, Sui , Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai → Kam–Sui languages, Kam–Sui → Sui language, Sui , China (Sandu Shui Autonomous County) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Sukuma people, Sukuma , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Sukuma language, Sukuma , Tanzania , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , :id:Rumpun Sula, Sulanese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Central Maluku languages, Central Maluku → Sula language, Sula , Indonesia (Sula Islands Regency) , :id:Suku Fagudu, Fagudu, Falahu, Fatcei, Mangon , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism;
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Sumba people, Sumba , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Sumba–Flores languages, Sumba–Flores → Sumba languages, Sumba , Indonesia (Sumba) , Anakalangu language, Anakalangu, Kambera language, East Sumbanese, Kodi language, Kodi, Lamboya language, Lamboya, Wejewa language, West Sumbanese, Mamboru language, Mamboru, Wanukaka language, Wanukaka , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Sumbawa people, Sumbawa , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Sumbawa language, Sumbawa , Indonesia (Sumbawa) , , Islam , - , Sundanese people, Sundanese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malayo-Polynesian languages, Malayo-Polynesian → Sundanese language, Sundanese , Indonesia (Java) , Bantenese people, Bantenese, Baduy people, Baduy, Ciptagelar people, Ciptagelar , Islam → Sunni Islam, Sunnism , - , Surma people, Surma ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
→ Surmic languages, Surmic , Ethiopia, South Sudan , Mekan people, Me'en, Mursi people, Mursi, Kichepo people, Kichepo , Traditional African religions , - , Susu people, Susu , Niger–Congo → Mande languages, Mande → Susu language, Susu , Guinea,
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi ...
(Kambia District, Kambia) , , Islam , - , Swabians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Alemannic German → Swabian German , Germany (Swabia) , , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Swahili people, Swahili , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Swahili language, Swahili , Swahili coast (
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
, Tanzania, Mozambique, Comoros) , , Islam , - , Swazi people, Swazi , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Swazi language, Swazi , South Africa (Mpumalanga), Eswatini , , Christianity → African Zionism , - , Swedes ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Swedish language, Swedish,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Dalecarlian language, Dalecarlian,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → East Danish → Scanian dialect, Scanian,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Gutnish,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Norrland dialects, Norrlandic,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Jämtland dialects, Jamtska, Swedish Sign Language family, SSLic → Swedish Sign Language, Swedish Sign , Sweden, Estonia (Aiboland) , Scanians, Jamtland, Jamtish, Gotland, Gutnish, Dalarna, Dalecarlians, Estonian Swedes along with Swedish diaspora, significant populations in the Swedish Americans, United States, Swedish Canadians, Canada, Swedish Argentines, Argentina, and the Swedes in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Lutheranism , - , Sylhetis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Sylheti language, Sylheti , Bangladesh (Sylhet Division), India (Barak Valley) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Terms for Syriac Christians#Aramean identity, Syriacs , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Semitic languages, Semitic → Neo-Aramaic languages, Neo-AramaicThe Aramaic language morphed into the Neo-Aramaic languages around 1200 AD. Whether the majority of the Arameans are still speaking these languages is unclear, however. , Syria (Qalamoun Mountains) , Terms for Syriac Christians#Aramean identity, Arameans (includes Arameans in Israel, Israeli Arameans), Chaldean Catholic Church, Chaldean Catholics from Mosul Vilayet, Nineveh and Bohtan, Citadel Christians , Christianity → Eastern Christianity → Syriac Christianity , - , - id=T , :id:Suku Tabaru, Tabaru , West Papuan languages, West Papuan → North Halmahera languages, North Halmahera → Tabaru language, Tabaru , Indonesia (Jailolo (town), Jailolo) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tabasaran people, Tabasaran , Northeast Caucasian languages, Northeast Caucasian → Lezgic languages, Lezgic → Tabasaran language, Tabasaran , Russia (Dagestan (Tabasaransky District)) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Tagalog people, Tagalogs , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Tagalog language, Tagalog , Philippines , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Tagish , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Tagish language, Tagish , Canada (Yukon) , , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tahitians , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tahitian language, Tahitian , France (Tahiti) , , Christianity , - , Tahltan , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Tahltan language, Tahltan , Canada (Northern British Columbia) , , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Cowlitz people, Taidnapam , Historically Plateau Penutian languages, Plateau Penutian → Sahaptian languages, Sahaptian → Northwest Sahaptin language, Sahaptin → Upper Cowlitz; Chinookan languages, Chinookan, Wakashan languages, Wakashan, and
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Lower Chinook, Nootka Jargon, Germanic, and Italic languages, Italic → Chinook Jargon , United States (Yakama Indian Reservation) , Cowlitz people, Upper Cowlitz, Cowlitz people, Lewis River Cowlitz ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Taino , Arawakan language, Arawakan → Taino language, Taino , Greater Antilles , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Tajiks ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Tajik language, Tajik; French Sign Language family, Francosign → Austro-Hungarian Sign → Russian Sign Language, Russian Sign → Tajik Sign , Central Asia , Kharduri people, Kharduri, Chagatai people, Chagatai, with Tajiks#Location, significant populations in Tajiks of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Tajiks in Pakistan, Pakistan , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Takuu , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Takuu language, Takuu , Papua New Guinea (Takuu) , , Christianity , - , Tallensi , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → Gur languages, Gur → Talni language, Talni , Ghana (Tallensi Traditional Area), Burkina Faso , , Traditional African religions, Tallensi religion , - , Talysh people, Talysh ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Talysh language, Talysh , Azerbaijan, Iran , , Islam → Shia Islam , - , Tama people, Tama ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
→ Taman languages, Taman → Tama language, Tama , Chad, Sudan , , Islam , - , Tamang people, Tamangs , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibeto-Kanauri languages, Tibeto-Kanauri → Tamang language, Tamang , Nepal, India (Sikkim) , Waiba, Lopchan, Thokar, Lama ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Buddhism , - , Tamils , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → Tamiloid languages, Tamiloid → Tamil language, Tamil; Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malay trade and creole languages, Malay Creole → Malay Chetty creole language, Malay Chetty , India (Tamil Nadu), Sri Lanka (Northern Province, Sri Lanka, Northern and Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Eastern Provinces) , Demographics of Tamil Nadu, Indian Tamils (including Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka),The Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka are distinct subgroups. The former are descended from the Tamil community that has lived in Sri Lanka since at least the 2nd century BCE, while the latter are the descendants of 19th- and 20th-century immigrants from South India. Also, most of the Indian Tamil population lives in the country's central highland region, while the native Tamils typically live in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. Sri Lankan Tamils (including Negombo Tamils), Chitty, Giraavaru people, Giraavaru, Ambattar, along with Tamil diaspora, significant populations in Tamil Malaysians, Malaysia, Tamil South Africans, South Africa, Tamil Americans, the United States, Singapore Tamils, Singapore, Tamil Canadians, Canada, the British Tamil, United Kingdom, and Tamils in France, France (including Malbars) ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Islam, Christianity, Jainism , - , Tampuan people, Tampuans , Austroasiatic languages, Austroasiatic → Bahnaric languages, Bahnaric → Tampuan language, Tampuan , Cambodia (Ratanakiri province, Ratanakiri) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tanana Athabaskans , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Upper Tanana language, Upper Tanana, Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Lower Tanana language, Lower Tanana, Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Tanacross language, Tanacross , United States (Interior Alaska), Canada (Western Yukon) , Tanana Athabaskans#Lower Tanana, Lower Tanana, Tanana Athabaskans#Middle Tanana, Middle Tanana, Tanana Athabaskans#Tanacross, Tanacross, Tanana Athabaskans#Upper Tanana, Upper Tanana , Christianity, Shamanism , - , Tao people, Tao , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Batanic languages, Batanic → Yami language, Tao , Taiwan (Orchid Island) , , Christianity, Anito, Anitism , - , Taos Pueblo, Taos , Tanoan languages, Tanoan → Tiwa languages, Tiwa → Taos language, Taos , United States (Taos Pueblo) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, Native American Church, Christianity , - , Tapayuna people, Tapayuna , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Jê → Jê languages, Jê → Tapayuna language, Tapayuna , Brazil (Mato Grosso) , , Ethnoreligion , - , Tarahumara , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Tarahumaran languages, Tarahumaran → Tarahumara language, Tarahumara , Mexico (Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Peyotism, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Tarok people, Tarok , Niger–Congo → Plateau languages, Plateau → Tarok language, Tarok , Nigeria (Plateau State) , , Christianity , - , Tashons people, Tashons , Sino–Tibetan languages, Sino–Tibetan → Kuki-Chin–Naga languages, Kuki-Chin–Naga → Falam language, Tashon , Myanmar (Chin State (Falam Township)) , Falam, Myanmar, Falam , Christianity , - , Tausūg people, Tausūg , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Bisayan languages, Bisayan → Tausug language, Tausug , Philippines (Sulu Archipelago) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Tboli people, Tboli , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Tboli language, Tboli , Philippines (South Cotabato) , , Anito, Anitism , - , Abdal people (West Asia), Tebers , Turkic languages, Turkic → Oghuz languages, Oghuz → Turkish language, Turkish → Abdal people (West Asia)#Language, Teberce , Turkey, Syria, Balkans , , Islam → Alevism , - , Tehuelche people, Tehuelche , Chonan languages, Chonan → Tehuelche language, Tehuelche, Araucanian languages, Araucanian → Mapuche language, Mapudungun,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Spanish language, Spanish , Argentina (eastern Patagonia) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Christianity , - , Teke people, Teke , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Teke languages, Teke , Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo , , Traditional African religions , - , Telengits , Turkic languages, Turkic → Kipchak languages, Kipchak → Southern Altai language, Southern Altai → Telengit language, Telengit , Russia (Altai Republic) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy, Shamanism, Burkhanism , - , Teleuts , Turkic languages, Turkic → Kipchak languages, Kipchak → Southern Altai language, Southern Altai → Teleut language, Teleut , Russia (Kemerovo Oblast) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy, Shamanism , - , Telugu people, Telugus , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → South-Central Dravidian → Telugu language, Telugu , India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) , Reddy, Velama, Kapu (caste), Kapu, Raju, Madiga, Mala (caste), Mala, Kaikalas, Adi Andhra, Adi Jambava, Vatuka (including Kamma (caste), Kamma, Balijas (including Gavara, Kavarais), Golla (caste), Gollas), Telugus in Mumbai, Mumbai Telugus, Sri Lankan Telugus ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Islam, Christianity , - , Temne people, Temne , Niger–Congo → Mel languages, Mel → Temne language, Temne ,
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi ...
(Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Northern Sierra Leone) , , Islam , - , Tepehuán , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Piman languages, Piman → Tepehuán language, Tepehuán , Mexico (Durango, Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Jalisco, Zacatecas, Nayarit) , , Tepehuán Mythology, Shamanism,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Peyotism, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Terena people, Terena , Arawakan languages, Arawakan → Terena language, Terena; Brazilian Sign Language, Brazilian Sign language; Terena Sign Language, Terena Sign language , Brazil (Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul) , , Shamanism , - , :id:Suku Ternate, Ternate , West Papuan languages, West Papuan → North Halmahera languages, North Halmahera → Ternate language, Ternate , Indonesia (Ternate) , Tubo, Tobona, Tabanga, Toboleu, Ibu, Jailolo, Ternate-Portuguese , Islam → Sunni Islam,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tewa , Tanoan languages, Tanoan → Tewa language, Tewa , United States (New Mexico) , , Christianity, Pueblo religion , - , Thai people, Thais , Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai → Tai languages, Tai → Thai language, Central Thai, Southern Thai language, Southern Thai, Northern Thai language, Northern Thai , Thailand , Southern Thailand, Southern Thai, Khorat Thai, Khorat, Northern Thai people, Lanna, with Overseas Thai, signifiant populations in the Thai Americans, United States , Buddhism → Buddhism in Thailand, Theravada Buddhism , - , Tharu people, Tharus ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Tharu languages, Tharu , Terai (Nepal, India) , Kathariya Tharu, Kathariya, Danwar language, Danuwar, Lampucchwa Tharu, Lampucchwa, Kochila Tharu, Kochila, Sonha language, Sonha, Dangaura, Rana Tharu people, Rana ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, Buddhism , - , Tibetan people, Tibetans , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibeto-Kanauri languages, Tibeto-Kanauri → Tibetic languages, Tibetic, Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibeto-Kanauri languages, Tibeto-Kanauri → Tshangla language, Tshangla → Pemako Tshangla dialect, Pemako Tshangla, Tibetan Sign Language, Tibetan Sign , China (Tibet), Nepal, Bhutan , Amdolese (including Golok people, Golok and Tebbu people, Tebbu), Khams, U-Tsang (including Ngari Prefecture, Ngari and Walung people, Walung), Mêdog County, Pemakopas, Changpa, Baima people, Baima, Tibetan Muslims, Kachee , Buddhism → Tibetan Buddhism, Bon , - , Ticuna , Ticuna–Yuri languages, Ticuna–Yuri → Ticuna language, Ticuna , Brazil (Amazonas (Brazilian state), Amazonas) , , Shamanism , - , Tidore people, Tidore , West Papuan languages, West Papuan → North Halmahera languages, North Halmahera → Tidore language, Tidore , Indonesia (Tidore) , , Islam , - , Tigrayans , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Ethiopian Semitic languages, Ethiopic → Tigrinya language, Tigrinya , Eritrea (Eritrean Highlands), Ethiopia (Tigray Region, Tigrayia) , , Christianity → Oriental Orthodoxy → Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopian Orthodoxy , - , Tigre people, Tigre , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Ethiopian Semitic languages, Ethiopic → Tigre language, Tigre , Eritrea , , Islam , - , Tikopia , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tikopia language, Tikopia , Solomon Islands (Tikopia) , , Christianity , - , Vlachs of Serbia, Timok Valley Vlachs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Romanian language, Romanian → Romanian language in Serbia, Vlach; Slavic languages, Slavic → Shtokavian → Serbian language, Serbian , Serbia (Timok Valley, Belgrade) , , Christianity → Serbian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Tiv people, Tiv , Niger–Congo → Tiv language, Tiv , Nigeria (Benue State) , , Christianity , - , Tiwa (Lalung), Tiwa , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Sal languages, Sal → Tiwa language (India), Tiwa , India (Assam, Meghalaya) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Tiwi people, Tiwi , Tiwi language, Tiwi , Australia (Tiwi Islands) , , Dreamtime, Alcheringa , - , Tlapanec people, Tlapanec , Oto-Manguean languages, Oto-Manguean → Tlapanec language, Tlapanec , Mexico (Guerrero) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Tlicho , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Dogrib language, Tlicho , Canada (Northwest Territories) , , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tlingit , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Tlingit language, Tlingit , Canada (British Columbia, Yukon Territory), United States (Alaska, Washington (state), Washington) , , Alaska Native religion , - , Tobati people, Tobati , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → North New Guinea languages, North New Guinea → Tobati language, Tobati , Indonesia (Jayapura) , , Christianity, Islam , - , Tobelo people, Tobelo , West Papuan languages, West Papuan → North Halmahera languages, North Halmahera → Tobelo language, Tobelo , Indonesia (North Halmahera Regency, North Halmahera) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Micronesians#Tobian people, Tobians , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Micronesian languages, Micronesian → Tobian language, Tobian , Palau (Hatohobei) , , Christianity , - , Tofalars , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Tofa language, Tofa , Russia (Tofalariya) , , Christianity , - , Tokelauan people, Tokelauans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tokelauan language, Tokelauan , Tokelau , , Christianity → Congregationalism , - , Tonga language (Zambia and Zimbabwe), Tonga , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Tonga language (Zambia and Zimbabwe), Tonga , Zambia, Zimbabwe , , Traditional African Religion , - , Demographics of Tonga, Tongans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tongan language, Tongan , Tonga , Tongans in Hawaii, Tongan Hawaiians , Christianity , - , Tooro people, Tooro , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Tooro language, Tooro , Uganda (Tooro Kingdom) , Abagweri, Abasingo, Abahinda, Ababiito, Abasumbi, Abayaga, Ababwiju, Abasiita, Abasambo, Ababoopi, Ababwooro, Abagaya, Abalebeki, Abango, Abagimu, Abarungu, Abanyakyoozi, Abasoigi , Christianity, Ruhanga , - , Toraja , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → South Sulawesi languages, South Sulawesi → Toraja-Saʼdan language, Toraja , Indonesia (Tana Toraja Regency, Tana Toraja) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Torres Strait Islanders , Pama-Nyungan languages, Pama-Nyungan → Kalaw Lagaw Ya, Eastern Trans-Fly languages, Eastern Trans-Fly → Meriam language, Meriam,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Torres Strait Creole , Australia (Torres Strait Islands) , , Christianity , - , Totonac , Totonac languages, Totonac , Mexico (Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo (state), Hidalgo) , , Christianity,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Toubou people, Toubou ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
→ Saharan languages, Saharan → Tebu languages, Tebu , Tibesti Mountains, Toubouland (Chad, Niger, Sudan, Libya) , Daza language, Daza, Teda language, Teda , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Toucouleur people, Toucouleur , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → Senegambian languages, Senegambian → Pulaar language, Pulaar , Senegal (Futa Tooro) , , Islam , - , Mankiyali language, Trawara ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Dardic languages, Dardic → Mankiyali language, Mankiyali , Pakistan (Danna, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) , , Islam , - , Tripuri people, Tripuri , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Sal languages, Sal → Kokborok , India (Tripura) , Jamatia, Murasing ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Trumai people, Trumai , Trumai language, Trumai , Brazil (Mato Grosso) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Tsakhur people, Tsakhurs , Northeast Caucasian languages, Northeast Caucasian → Lezgic languages, Lezgic → Tsakhur language, Tsakhur , Russia (Rutulsky District), Azerbaijan (Zagatala District, Zagatala and Qakh District, Qakh districts) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Tsez people, Tsez , Northeast Caucasian languages, Northeast Caucasian → Tsezic languages, Tsezic → Tsez language, Tsez , Russia (Tsuntinsky District) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Tsimané people, Tsimané , Macro-Panoan languages, Macro-Panoan → Moseten–Chonan languages, Moseten–Chonan → Chimane language, Tsimané , Bolivia (Beni Department, Beni) , Mosetén , Ethnic religion, Traditional tribal religion"Tsimané."
''Ethnologue.'' Retrieved 22 Feb 2012.
, - , Tsimshian , Tsimshianic languages, Tsimshianic → Maritime Tsimshianic , Canada (British Columbia), United States (Alaska) , Kitasoo, Gitga'ata people, Gitga'ata, Kitkatla, Kitsumkalum, Kitselas, Ginadoiks, Ginaxangiik, Gispaxlo'ots, Gitando, Gitlaan, Gits'iis, Gitwilgyoots, Gitzaxłaał, Giluts'aaw , Alaskan Native religion , - , Tsonga people, Tsonga , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Tsonga language, Tsonga , Mozambique (Maputo City and Province, Maputo Province, Gaza Province), South Africa (Limpopo, Mpumalanga) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Tsuut'ina Nation, Tsuut'ina , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Tsuut'ina language, Tsuut'ina , Canada (Alberta) , , Christianity,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Tswana people, Tswana , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Tswana language, Tswana , Botswana, South Africa (North West (South African province), South Tswanaland) , Balete people, Balete, Mangwato tribe, Mangwato, Bangwaketse, Bakwena, Batlokwa, Bahurutshe, Bakgatla, Rolong tribe, Rolong , Christianity , - , Tuamotus#Demographics, Tuamotuans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tuamotuan language, Tuamotuan , France (Tuamotus) , , Christianity , - , Tujia people, Tujia , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tujia language, TujiaDue to the widespread presence of Chinese, the majority of Tujia only have a passive knowledge of their language. , China (Wuling Mountains) , , Nuo folk religion , - , Tulu people, Tuluvas , Tulu language, Tulu , India (Karnataka) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Tumbuka people, Tumbuka , Niger-Congo languages, Niger-Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Tumbuka language, Tumbuka , Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe , Senga people, Senga, Henga, Yombe people (Zambia), Yombe, Phoka, Tonga people (Malawi), Tonga , Christianity, Tumbuka mythology , - , Tunica-Biloxi ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → French language, French; Tunica language; historically
Siouan Siouan ( ), also known as Siouan–Catawban ( ), is a language family of North America located primarily in the Great Plains, Ohio and Mississippi valleys and southeastern North America with a few other languages in the east. Name Authors who ...
→ Ohio Valley Siouan languages, Ohio Valley Siouan → Biloxi language, Biloxi , United States (Tunica-Biloxi, Tunica-Biloxi Indian Reservation) , Biloxi people, Biloxi, Tunica people, Tunica , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, Catholic Church, Catholicism;
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Tupuri people, Tupuri , Niger–Congo → Adamawa languages, Adamawa → Tupuri language, Tupuri , Cameroon (Far North Region, Cameroon, Far North Region), Chad (Mayo-Kebbi (prefecture), Mayo-Kebbi) , , Christianity , - , Turkana people, Turkana ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
Nilotic The Nilotic peoples are peoples Indigenous people of Africa, indigenous to South Sudan and the Nile Valley who speak Nilotic languages. They inhabit South Sudan and the Gambela Region of Ethiopia, while also being a large minority in Kenya, Uga ...
→ Turkana language, Turkana ,
Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. ...
(Turkana County, Turkanaland) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Turkmens , Turkic languages, Turkic → Oghuz languages, Oghuz → Turkmen language, Turkmen, Azerbaijani language#South Azerbaijani, South Azerbaijani, Afshar dialect, Afshar , Turkmenistan, Iran (Turkmen Sahra), Afghanistan , Teke (tribe), Teke, Yomut, Bayandur (tribe), Bayandur, Afshar people, Afshar, Ersari, Chowdur, Saryk, Bayat (tribe), Bayats, Kayı (tribe), Kayıs, Iranian Turkmens, Afghan Turkmens, with significant populations in Turkmen in Pakistan, Pakistan, Turkmens#Turkmens of Stavropol krai' of Russia, Russia, the Central Asians in the United Kingdom#Turkmens, United Kingdom , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Turkish people, Turks , Turkic languages, Turkic → Oghuz languages, Oghuz → Turkish language, Turkish, Balkan Gagauz language, Rumelian Turkish;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Indo-Aryan → Balkan Romani → Rumelian Romani; Turkish Sign Language, Turkish Sign , West Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Europe , Turkish Turks (includes the Barak (tribe), Baraks, Manavs, Elbegli, Tahtacı, and other Anatolian Turkoman (ethnonym), Turkoman tribes), Turkish Cypriots (including Turkish settlers in Northern Cyprus, Mainland Turks), Meskhetian Turks, Iraqi Turkmen, Syrian Turkmen, Lebanese Turkmen, Turks in Jordan, Jordanian Turkmen, Turks in the Balkans, Rumelian Turks (including Turks in Kosovo, Kosovoan Turks, Turks of the Dodecanese, Dodecanese Turks, Turks of Western Thrace, Western Thracian Turks, Bulgarian Turks (including Bulgarian Turks in Turkey, in Turkey), Turks of Romania, Dobrujan Turks, Turks in North Macedonia, Macedonian Turks, Turks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian Turks, Turks in Croatia, Croatia, Turks in Serbia, Serbian Turks, Turks in Montenegro, Montenegrin Turks), Yörüks, Amuca tribe, Amuca, Turkish Roma, along with Turkish diaspora, significant populations in Turks in Germany, Germany, Turks in France, France, the British Turks, United Kingdom, Turks in the Netherlands, the Netherlands, Turks in Austria, Austria, Turks in Belgium, Belgium, Turks in Sweden, Sweden, the Turkish Americans, United States, Turks in Egypt, Egypt, Turks in Qatar, Qatar, Israeli Turkmen, Israel, and Turks in Palestine, Palestine , Islam → Sunni Islam, Alevism , - , Tuscarora people, Tuscarora ,
Iroquoian The Iroquoian languages () are a language family of indigenous peoples of North America. They are known for their general lack of labial consonants. The Iroquoian languages are polysynthetic and head-marking. As of 2020, almost all surviving I ...
→ Northern Iroquoian → Tuscarora language, Tuscarora , Canada (
Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
), United States (
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York New York may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ...
, North Carolina) , , Longhouse Religion, Christianity , - , Tutchones , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Tutchone language, Tutchone , Canada (Yukon Territory) , Northern Tutchones, Southern Tutchones ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Tutejszy ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Polish language, Polish,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → East Slavic languages, East Slavic,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Baltic languages, Baltic → Eastern Baltic languages, Eastern Baltic , Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodoxy , - , Tutsi , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Great Lakes Bantu languages, Great Lakes → Rwanda-Rundi , Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kivu) , Banyamulenge , Christianity, Islam , - , Demographics of Tuvalu, Tuvaluans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Tuvaluan language, Tuvaluan , Tuvalu , , Christianity , - , Tuvans , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Steppe Sayan Turkic → Tuvan language, Tuvan; Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Taiga Sayan Turkic → Tozhu Tuvan, Tere-Khöl Tuvan , Russia (Tuva), Mongolia (Khovsgol Province) , Tozhu Tuvans , Buddhism → Tibetan Buddhism , - id=U , Udege people, Udeges , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Udegheic languages, Udegheic → Udege language, Udege , Russia (Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai) , , Shamanism , - , Udi people, Udis , Northeast Caucasian languages, Northeast Caucasian → Lezgic languages, Lezgic → Udi language, Udi , The Caucasus, Russia, Ukraine , , Christianity → Albanian-Udi Church, Oriental Orthodoxy , - , Udmurt people, Udmurts , Uralic languages, Uralic → Permic languages, Permic → Udmurt language, Udmurt , Russia (Udmurtia) , Besermyan , Christianity → Russian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Ukrainians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Ukrainian language, Ukrainian, Surzhyk, Russian language in Ukraine, Russian; French Sign Language family, Francosign → Austro-Hungarian Sign → Ukrainian Sign Language, Ukrainian Sign , Ukraine, Transcarpathia (Slovakia, Poland), Belarus (Beresteishchyna) , Cossacks, Litvin#Ethnic group in Ukraine, Litvins, :uk:Пінчуки, Pinchuks, Afro-Ukrainians, Podolyans, along with Ukrainian diaspora, significant populations in Ukrainian Americans, the United States, Ukrainians in Mexico, Mexico, Ukrainian Brazilians, Brazil, Ukrainians in Paraguay, Paraguay, Ukrainian Uruguayans, Uruguay, Ukrainian Venezuelans, Venezuela, Ukrainians in France, France, Ukrainians in Portugal, Portugal, Ukrainian New Zealanders, New Zealand, Ukrainian Australians, Australia, Ukrainians in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, Ukrainians in Germany, Germany, Ukrainian Canadians, Canada, Ukrainians in Italy, Italy, Ukrainian Argentines, Argentina, the Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, Czech Republic, Ukrainians in Hungary, Hungary, Ukrainians in Poland, Poland, Ukrainians in Lithuania, Lithuania, Ukrainians in Russia, Russia (including Ukrainians in Kuban, Kuban and Ukrainians in Siberia, Siberia), Ukrainians in Belarus, Belarus, Ukrainians in Slovakia, Slovakia, Ukrainians in Moldova, Moldova, Ukrainians in Armenia, Armenia, Ukrainians in Estonia, Estonia, Ukrainians in Finland, Finland, Ukrainians in Italy, Italy, Ukrainians in Serbia, Serbia, Ukrainians in Sweden, Sweden, the Ukrainians in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, and Ukrainians of Romania, Romania , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity → Catholicism → Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Ukrainian Greek Catholicism , - , Ulch people, Ulchi , Tungusic languages, Tungusic → Southern Tungusic → Ulch language, Ulch , Russia (Ulchsky District) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy, Shamanism , - , Ulster Protestants ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Scots language, Scots → Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster Scots,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Ulster English, BANZSL → British Sign Language, British Sign , Ulster (United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Umatilla people, Umatilla , Plateau Penutian languages, Plateau Penutian → Sahaptian languages, Sahaptian → Umatilla language, Umatilla , United States (Oregon) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Upper Kuskokwim people, Upper Kuskokwim , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Upper Kuskokwim language, Upper Kuskokwim , United States (Interior Alaska) , , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy , - , Urak Lawoi , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Malayic languages, Malayic → Urak Lawoi language, Urak Lawoi , Thailand (Phuket province, Phuket) , , Buddhism → Theravada Buddhism , - , Urhobo people, Urhobos , Niger–Congo → Edoid languages, Edoid → Urhobo language, Urhobo , Nigeria (Delta State) , , Christianity , - , Ute people, Ute , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Numic languages, Numic → Colorado River Numic → Ute dialect, Ute , United States (Colorado, Utah) , , Native American Church, Christianity , - , Uyghurs , Turkic languages, Turkic → Karluk languages, Karluk → Uyghur language, Uyghur, Tor Uyghurs#Language, Tor Uyghur , China (East Turkestan, Uyghuristan), Central Asia , Kashgartsy, Chantuu, Lop dialect, Lops, Tor Uyghurs, with significant populations in Uyghurs in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, Uyghurs in Pakistan, Pakistan, Uyghurs in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uyghurs in Turkey, Turkey, the Uyghur Americans, United States , Islam → Islam in China, Sunni Islam , - , Uzbeks , Turkic languages, Turkic → Karluk languages, Karluk → Uzbek language, Uzbek , Uzbekistan, Afghanistan , Ming, Yuzi, Kyrk, Karategin Uzbeks, Uzbeks#Uzbek diaspora, Significant populations in Uzbeks in Russia, Russia, Uzbeks in Pakistan, Pakistan, Uzbek Canadians, Canada, the Uzbek Americans, United States, and Uzbeks in Turkey, Turkey , Islam → Sunni Islam , - id=V , Valencians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Catalan language, Catalan → Valencian language, Valencian; Catalan Sign Language, LSCic → Valencian Sign Language, Valencian Sign , Spain (Valencian Community, Carche) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Van Baoria ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Rajasthani languages, Rajasthani → Shekhawati language, Shekhawati , India (Rajasthan) , Vad Gujar, Param Veldo, Meowoti, Chandia, Gelot ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Vaqueiros de Alzada ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Asturleonese language, Asturleonese , Spain (Asturias, Province of Leon) , , Christianity and Ethnic religion, traditional folk religion → Folk Catholicism → Vaqueiros de alzada#Religion, Vaqueiro religion , - , Vedda ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Sinhala language, Sinhala-based creole → Vedda language, Vedda , Sri Lanka , Coast Veddas, Anuradhapura Veddas, Bintenne Veddas ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Venda people, Venda , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Venda language, Tshivenda , South Africa (Vhembe District Municipality, Vendaland) , , Christianity, Traditional African religions , - , Vepsians , Uralic languages, Uralic → Finnic languages, Finnic → Veps language, Veps , Russia (Former Veps National Volost; Vytegorsky District, Vytegorsky, Babayevsky District, Babayevsky, Podporozhsky District, Podporozhsky, Lodeynopolsky District, Lodeynopolsky, Tikhvinsky District, Tikhvinsky, and Boksitogorsky District, Boksitogorsky districts) , Ludic language, Ludi , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy → Russian Orthodoxy , - , Vietnamese people, Viets/Kinh people, Kinh , Austroasiatic languages, Austroasiatic → Vietic languages, Vietic → Vietnamese language, Vietnamese; Vietnamese sign languages , Vietnam , Muong people, Muong, Gin people, Gin, Tay people, Phen, Chứt people, Chứt, Thổ people, Thổ, Nung people, Nung, Giay people, Giay, along with Overseas Vietnamese, significant populations in the Vietnamese Americans, United States, Vietnamese Cambodians, Cambodia, Vietnamese people in France, France, Vietnamese Australians, Australia, Vietnamese Canadians, Canada, Vietnamese in Taiwan, Taiwan, Vietnamese people in Japan, Japan, Vietnamese people in Korea, Korea, Vietnamese people in Germany, Germany, Vietnamese people in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and Vietnamese people in Laos, Laos , Buddhism → Mahayana; Vietnamese folk religion; Caodaism; Hoa Hao , - , Vilamovians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Wymysorys language, WymysorysDue to policies of polonization implemented after World War II, the majority of Vilamovians can only speak Polish. , Poland (Wilamowice) , , Christianity → Roman Catholicism, Catholicism , - , Visayans , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Philippine languages, Philippine → Bisayan languages, Bisayan , Philippines (Visayas) , Aklanon people, Aklanon, Butuanon people, Butuanon, Cebuano people, Cebuano (including Boholano people, Boholano and Eskaya people, Eskaya), Caluyanon language, Caluyanon, Capiznon people, Capiznon, Cuyunon people, Cuyunon, Hiligaynon people, Hiligaynon, Karay-a people, Karay-a, Masbateno people, Masbatenos, Negrenses, Porohanon people, Porohanon, Romblomanon people, Romblomanon (including Banton, Romblon, Bantoanons), Waray people, Waray , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Volga Tatars , Turkic languages, Turkic → Kipchak languages, Kipchak → Tatar language#Dialects, Central Tatar, Mishar Tatar dialect, Mishar TatarWhile they are commonly subsumed into one Volga Tatar language, the central dialects belong to Kipchak-Bulgar while the Mishar dialects may belong to Kipchak-Cuman. , Russia (Volga Federal District) , Astrakhan Tatars, Mishar Tatars (including Finnish Tatars), Kasimov Tatars, Kazan Tatars, Kryashens, Nagaybaks, Nukrat Tatars, Perm Tatars, Teptyars , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Votians , Uralic languages, Uralic → Finnic languages, Finnic → Votic language, Votic , Russia (Ingria), Estonia (Ida-Viru County, Ida-Viru), Latvia (Bauska) , Kreevins, Poluverniki, Kukkuzi dialect, Kukkuzi , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Lutheranism , - id=W , Wa people, Wa , Austroasiatic languages, Austroasiatic → Palaungic languages, Palaungic → Wa language, Wa , Myanmar (Wa State) , , Buddhism,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Wakhi people, Wakhi ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Wakhi language, Wakhi , Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, China , , Islam → Shia Islam → Isma'ilism → Nizari Isma'ilism , - , Walla Walla people, Walla Walla , Plateau Penutian languages, Plateau Penutian → Sahaptin language, Sahaptin → Walla Walla , United States (Oregon, Washington (state), Washington) , , Native American religions#Waashat Religion, Waashat Religion , - , Wallis (island), Wallisians , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Polynesian languages, Polynesian → Wallisian , France (Wallis and Futuna) , , Christianity , - , Walloons ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Walloon language, Walloon, Picard language, Picard, French language, French → Belgian French; French Sign Language family, Francosign → Belgian Sign → French Belgian Sign Language, French Belgian Sign , Belgium (Wallonia, adjacent regions of Flanders), France (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Ardennes (department), Ardennes), Netherlands (Limburg (Netherlands), Dutch Limburg), Germany, Luxembourg , Significant populations in the United States (including Wisconsin Walloon, Wisconsin) and the Walloons in the Netherlands, Netherlands , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Wampanoag ,
Algic The Algic languages (also Algonquian–Wiyot–Yurok or Algonquian–Ritwan) are an indigenous language family of North America. Most Algic languages belong to the Algonquian subfamily, dispersed over a broad area from the Rocky Mountains to ...
Algonquian → Massachusett language, Wampanoag , United States (Massachusetts) , Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, Christianity , - , Warlpiri people, Warlpiris , Pama–Nyungan languages, Pama–Nyungan → Ngumpin–Yapa languages, Ngumpin–Yapa → Warlpiri language, Warlpiri,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
and Pama–Nyungan languages, Pama–Nyungan → Warlpiri language, Warlpiri and Australian Kriol → Light Warlpiri , Australia (Northern Territory) , , The Dreaming, Dreamtime , - , Waropen people, Waropen , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → South Halmahera–West New Guinea languages, South Halmahera–West New Guinea → Waropen language, Waropen , Indonesia (Waropen Regency) , , Christianity , - , Washoe people, Washoe , Washo language, WashoDue to a history of Cultural assimilation of Native Americans, forced assimilation by the American government, the majority can only speak American English, English. , United States (California, Nevada) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, Wassamasaw ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ American English , United States (Berkeley County, South Carolina) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Baptists, Baptism , - , Waxiang people, Waxiang , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Sinitic languages, Sinitic → Waxiang Chinese , China (Hunan) , , Chinese folk religion , - , Wayuu people, Wayuu , Arawakan languages, Arawakan → Wayuu language, Wayuunaiki , Indigenous peoples in Colombia, Colombia (La Guajira Department, La Guajira), Venezuela , , Ethnic religion, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Welayta people, Welayta , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Omotic languages, Omotic → Wolaitta language, Wolaitta , Ethiopia (Wolayita Zone, Wolayitia) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ P'ent'ay , - , Welsh people, Welsh ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Celtic languages, Celtic → Welsh language, Welsh;
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ Welsh English; BANZSL → British Sign Language, British Sign , United Kingdom (Wales) , Significant populations in Y Wladfa, Argentina, the Welsh Americans, United States, Welsh Canadians, Canada, and Welsh Australians, Australia , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Wichita people, Wichita , Caddoan languages, Caddoan → Wichita language, Wichita , United States (Oklahoma; formerly Kansas, Texas) , , Native American Church, Christianity,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Wiradjuri , Pama-Nyungan languages, Pama-Nyungan → Wiradhuric languages, Wiradhuric → Wiradjuri language, Wiradjuri , Australia (New South Wales) , , Dreamtime , - , Wolane people, Wolane , Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic → Ethiopian Semitic languages, Ethiopic → Siltʼe language, Wolane , Ethiopia (Gurage Zone, Gurage) , , Islam , - , Wolof people, Wolof , Niger–Congo → Atlantic languages, Atlantic → Senegambian languages, Senegambian → Wolof language, Wolof , Senegambia (Senegal,
The Gambia The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, The Gambia is the List of African countries by area, smallest country in continental Africa; it is surrounded by Senegal on all sides except for ...
) , Lebu people, Lebu , Islam → Sunni Islam → Sufism → Mouride , - , Worrorra , Worrorran languages, Worrorran → Worrorra language, Worrrorra , Australia (Western Australia) , , Dreamtime , - , Wunambal , Worrorran languages, Worrorran → Wunambal language, Wunambal , Australia (Western Australia) , , Dreamtime , - , Wuikinuxv , Wakashan languages, Wakashan → Northern Wakashan → Heiltsuk–Oowekyala language, Heiltsuk–Oowekyala → Oowekyala , Canada (British Columbia) , ,
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - id=X , Xavante , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Je → Jê languages, Je → Xavante language, Xavante , Brazil (Mato Grosso) , , Shamanism , - , Xerente , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Je → Jê languages, Je → Xerente language, Xerente , Brazil (Tocantins) , , Christianity and Ethnic religion, traditional folk religion → Folk Catholicism , - , Xhosa people, Xhosa , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Nguni languages, Nguni → Xhosa language, Xhosa , South Africa (Eastern Cape, Xhosaland) , , Christianity , - , Xinca people, Xinca , Xincan languages, Xincan , Guatemala , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism;
Native American religion Native American religions, Native American faith or American Indian religions are the indigenous spiritual practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Ceremonial ways can vary widely and are based on the differing histories and belie ...
, - , Xokleng , Macro-Jê languages, Macro-Je → Jê languages, Je → Xokleng language, Xokleng , Brazil (Santa Catarina (state), Santa Catarina) , , Shamanism , - id=Y , Yaghnobis ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Iranian languages, Iranic → Yaghnobi language, Yaghnobi, Tajik language, Tajik , Tajikistan (Sughd Region) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Yahgan people, Yahgan , Yahgan language, Yahgan,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Spanish language, Spanish , Tierra del Fuego (Argentina, Chile) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
, - , Yakan people, Yakan , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Barito languages, Barito → Yakan language, Yakan , Philippines (Basilan) , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Yako people, Yako , Niger–CongoCross River → Yako language, Yako , Nigeria (Yakurr Local Government) , , Christianity , - , Yakuts , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian → Yakut language, Yakut , Russia (Sakha Republic, Yakutia) , , Christianity → Russian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodoxy , - , Yali people, Yali , Trans-New Guinea → Yali language, Yali , Indonesia (Baliem Valley) , , Christianity,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
, - , Yanomami , Yanomaman languages, Yanomaman , Southeastern Venezuela, and northern Brazil , , Shamanism , - , Yao people (East Africa), Yao , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Yao language, Yao , Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania (Ruvuma Region, Ruvuma and Mtwara Region, Mtwara Regions) , , Islam and
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...
→ Folk religion#Folk Islam, Yao Folk Islam , - , Yapese people, Yapese , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Oceanic languages, Oceanic → Yapese language, Yapese , Federated States of Micronesia (Yap) , , Christianity , - , Yaqui people, Yaqui , Uto-Aztecan languages, Uto-Aztecan → Cahitan languages, Cahitan → Yaqui language, Yaqui , Mexico (Sonora), United States (Arizona) , , Peyotism, Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Yellowknives , Na-Dene languages, Na-Dene → Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan → Chipewyan language, Chipewyan , Canada (Northwest Territories) , , Christianity , - , - , Yenish people, Yenish ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic → Yenish language, Yenish , Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, and France , , Christianity, Judaism , - , Yerukala people, Yerukala , Dravidian languages, Dravidian → South Dravidian languages, South Dravidian I → Yerukala language, Yerukala , India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) , ,
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
, - , Yi people, Yi , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Loloish languages, Loloish , China (Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi) , Phu La people, Phu La, Azha language, Azha , Bimoism , - , Yoa-Lokpa people, Yoa-Lokpa , Niger–Congo → Gur languages, Gur → Oti–Volta languages, Oti–Volta → Yom language, Yom, Niger–Congo → Gur languages, Gur → Gurunsi languages, Gurunsi → Lukpa language, Lukpa ,
Benin Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its po ...
(Donga Department) , , Ethnic religionToyin Falola, Daniel Jean-Jacques (2016)
''Africa: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society''
volume 1. Santa Barbara, California; Denver, Colorado: ABC-CLIO. .
, - , Yolngu , Pama-Nyungan languages, Pama-Nyungan → Yolngu languages, Yolngu , Australia (Arnhem Land, Miwatj) , Australian Aboriginal kinship, Dhuwa (Rirratjingu, Galpu, Djambarrpuyngu, Golumala, Marrakulu, Marrangu, Djapu, Datiwuy, Ngaymil, Djarrwark), Australian Aboriginal kinship, Yirritja (Gumatj, Gupapuyngu, Wangurri, Ritharrngu, Mangalili, Munyuku, Madarrpa, Warramiri, Dhalwangu, Liyalanmirri) , Dreamtime, Alcheringa , - , Yoruba people, Yoruba , Atlantic–Congo languages, Atlantic–Congo → Yoruboid languages, Yoruboid → Yoruba language, Yoruba; Yoruba Sign Language, Yoruba Sign , Yorubaland (Nigeria,
Benin Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its po ...
, Togo) , Ijesha, Egba people, Egba, Yewa clan, Yewa, Igbomina, Awori people, Awori, Akoko, Okun people, Okun, Ana people, Ana, Ekiti people, Ekiti, Ilaje, Ijebu people, Ijebu, Oyo, Ondo, Ife, Nagos, with significant populations in the Yoruba Americans, United States and Yoruba Canadians, Canada , Islam, Christianity, Yoruba religion , - , Yuchi , Yuchi language , United States (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, South Carolina) , , Christianity →
Protestantism Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...
→ Methodism; Stomp Dance; Native American ChurchJackson, Jason Baird
"Yuchi (Euchee)."
''Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.'' Retrieved 19 January 2019.
, - , Yugambeh people, Yugambeh , Pama-Nyungan languages, Pama-Nyungan → Bandjalangic languages, Bandjalangic → Yugambeh language, Yugambeh , Australia (Queensland) , , Dreamtime, Alcheringa , - , Yugoslavs ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Slavic languages, Slavic → Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian language, Macedonian, Slovene language, Slovene; French Sign Language, Francosign → Austro-Hungarian Sign → Yugoslav Sign Language, Yugoslav Sign, Croatian Sign Language, Croatian Sign , Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Croatia , Significant populations in Yugoslavs in Serbia, Serbia, Yugoslav Canadians, Canada, and the Yugoslav Americans, United States , Christianity → Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Catholicism; Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Yugurs , Turkic languages, Turkic → Siberian Turkic languages, Siberian Turkic → Western Yugur language, Western Yugur; Mongolic languages, Mongolic → Eastern Yugur language, Eastern Yugur , China (Gansu) , , Buddhism → Tibetan Buddhism, Tengrism , - , Yukaghir people, Yukaghir , Yukaghir languages , Russia (Sakha Republic, Yakutia) , , Shamanism , - , Yup'ik , Eskaleut languages, Eskaleut → Eskimo → Central Alaskan Yup'ik language, Yup'ik , United States (Alaska) , Nunivak Cupʼig language, Nunivak Cupʼig, Chevak Cupʼik dialect, Chevak Cupʼik , Christianity, Yup'ik#Shamanism, Shamanism , - id=Z , Zaghawa people, Zaghawa ,
Nilo-Saharan The Nilo-Saharan languages are a proposed family of around 210 African languages spoken by somewhere around 70 million speakers, mainly in the upper parts of the Chari and Nile rivers, including historic Nubia, north of where the two tributari ...
→ Saharan languages, Saharan → Zaghawa language, Zaghawa , Chad, Sudan , , Islam → Sunni Islam , - , Zamboangueno people, Zamboanguenos ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
→ Romance languages, Romance → Spanish language, Spanish → Chavacano , Philippines (Zamboanga City) , , Christianity → Catholicism , - , Zande people, ZandeOtherwise known as Azande. , Niger–Congo → Zande language, Zande , Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan , Barambu people, Barambu , Christianity , - , Zapotec peoples, Zapotecs , Oto-Manguean languages, Oto-Manguean → Zapotec languages, Zapotec , Mexico (Oaxaca) , Ixtlan Zapotec, Ixtlan , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Zhuang people, Zhuang , Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai → Tai languages, Tai → Zhuang languages, ZhuangThough many Zhuang languages are not closely related to each other, they are all known to be ethnolects spoken among Zhuangs. , China (Guangxi, Zhuangia) , , Mo (religion), Moism , - , Zo people, Zomi , Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman → Kuki-Chin–Naga languages, Kuki-Chin–Naga,The Kuki-Chin–Naga language grouping (it is unclear whether the Kuki-Chin–Naga form an actual language family) consists of five to eight branches. Except for Karbi and Meitei, the Kuki-Chin–Naga is divided between the Chin and the Naga. The Mruic languages, Mruic and most of the Kuki-Chin languages, Kuki-Chin speakers are seen as Chin, while speakers of the remaining Kuki-Chin–Naga branches (Ao languages, Ao, Angami–Pochuri languages, Angami–Pochuri, Tangkhulic languages, Tangkhulic, and Zeme languages, Zeme) and the speakers Northwestern Kuki-Chin languages, Northwestern Kuki-Chin are seen as Naga. Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan → Mruic languages, Mruic , Zogam (Myanmar, Bangladesh, India) , Tedim people, Tedim, Thadou people, Thadou, Paite people, Paite, Zou people, Zou, Kom people (Manipur), Kom, Koireng, Mizo people, Mizo (including Khiangte, Hmar people, Hmar (including Saihriem people, Saihriem and Zote people, Zote), Renthlei, Chawngthu, Miu-Khumi tribe, Miu-Khumi, and Ralte people, Ralte), Aimol people, Aimol, Sukte people, Sukte, Bawm people, Bawm, Lai people, Lai, Biate people, Biate, Chin people, Chin (including Asho Chin people, Asho, Mro-Khimi people, Mro-Khimi, Mru people, Mru (including Anok, Tshungma, Domrong, Dopteng, and Rumma), Anu-Hkongso language, Anu, Chho tribe, Chho, Cumtu Chin People, Cumtu Chin, and Anu-Hkongso language, Hkongso (including Anu-Hkongso language, Kasang, Htey, Kamu, Ngan, Gwa, Hteikloeh, Ngai, Rahnam, Kapu, Kasah, Namte, Krawktu, and Namluek)), Kuki people, Kuki (including Vaiphei people, Vaiphei, Khelma people, Khelma, Halam tribe, Halam (including Korbong), Mate people, Mate, and Simte people, Simte) Gangte people, Gangte, and Bnei Menashe , Christianity , - , Zonians ,
Indo-European The Indo-European languages are a language family native to the northern Indian subcontinent, most of Europe, and the Iranian plateau with additional native branches found in regions such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Central Asia (e. ...
Germanic
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...
→ American English , Panama (Panama Canal Zone) , , Christianity , - , Zoque people, Zoque , Mixe–Zoque languages, Mixe–Zoque → Zoque languages, Zoque , Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco) , , Christianity → Catholic Church, Catholicism , - , Zoró , Tupian languages, Tupian → Monde languages, Monde → Gavião of Jiparaná → Zoró , Brazil (Mato Grosso) , , Christianity , - , Zulu people, Zulu , Niger–Congo → Bantu languages, Bantu → Nguni languages, Nguni → Zulu language, Zulu , South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) , Northern Ndebele people, Northern Ndebele , Christianity , - , Zuni people, Zuni , Zuni language , United States (New Mexico) , , Christianity , - , ꞋAreꞌare people, ꞋAreꞌare , Austronesian languages, Austronesian → Southeast Solomonic languages, Southeast Solomonic → ꞋAreꞌare language, ꞋAreꞌare , Solomon Islands (Malaita) , , Christianity , - , ǃKung people, ǃKung , Kxʼa languages, Kxʼa → ǃKung languages, ǃKung , Namibia (Kalahari Desert) , ,
Animism Animism (from meaning 'breath, spirit, life') is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and in ...


Lists of ethnic groups

;by status: * List of Indigenous peoples * List of diasporas * Stateless nation#List, List of stateless nations ;regional lists: * African people ** Indigenous people of Africa ** Ethnic groups in Algeria ** Ethnic groups in Botswana ** Ethnic groups in Burundi ** Ethnic groups in Chad ** Demographics of Eritrea#Ethno-linguistic groups, List of ethno-linguistic groups in Eritrea ** List of ethnic groups in Ethiopia ** List of ethnic groups in Nigeria *** List of ethnic groups in Rivers State ** Ethnic groups in Rwanda ** List of ethnic groups in Tanzania ** Ethnic groups in Senegal ** Ethnic groups in Sierra Leone ** List of ethnic groups in South Sudan ** List of ethnic groups in Zambia * Ethnic groups in Asia, Asian people ** Ethnic groups in Northern Asia *** List of ethnic groups in Russia ** East Asian people, List of ethnic groups in East Asia *** List of ethnic groups in China *** Ethnic groups of Japan, List of ethnic groups in Japan *** Demographics of North Korea, List of ethnic groups in North Korea *** Demographics of South Korea#Ethnic groups, List of ethnic groups in South Korea *** Demographics of Taiwan, List of ethnic groups in Taiwan **** List of indigenous peoples of Taiwan ** South Asian ethnic groups *** Ethnic groups in Nepal *** Ethnic groups in Pakistan **** Demographics of Sindh ** Ethnic groups in Southeast Asia *** Ethnic groups in Indonesia *** List of ethnic groups in Laos *** Ethnic groups in Malaysia *** List of ethnic groups in Myanmar *** Ethnic groups in the Philippines *** List of ethnic groups in Vietnam ** Ethnic groups in the Middle East * Ethnic groups in Europe, European people ** Ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina ** Peoples of the Caucasus * Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native American people ** Classification of indigenous peoples of the Americas * Demographics of Oceania, Oceanian people ** List of Indigenous Australian group names ** Melanesians, List of Melanesian ethnic groups *** Indigenous people of New Guinea#Papuan ethnic groups, List of New Guinean ethnic groups ** Micronesians#List of ethnic groups, List of Micronesian ethnic groups ** Polynesians#People, List of Polynesian ethnic groups * Ethnoreligious group * List of countries by ethnic groups, Ethnic groups by country


See also

* List of languages by number of native speakers * List of language families * Lists of people by nationality * Lists of active separatist movements * Uncontacted peoples * Ethnic flag * Race (human categorization) * List of Y-chromosome haplogroups in populations of the world


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References

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