Māori Americans
Americans of Māori descent
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Māori Americans are Americans of Māori descent, an ethnic group from New Zealand.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| <3,500[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Hawaii, Utah, California, Arizona and Nevada | |
| Languages | |
| English, Māori and Spanish | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Māori religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pacific Islands Americans, Polynesians |
Some Māori are Mormons and are drawn to Mormon regions of Hawaii and Utah, as well as California, Arizona and Nevada.[2] Māori were part of the first Mormon Polynesian colony of the US, which was founded in Utah in 1889.[3]
Since at least 1895, many Māori have immigrated to the US to study at universities and to seek employment opportunities, in addition to doing so for religious reasons.[2]
Notable people
Sports
Media
- Alex Aiono, singer
- Keala Settle, actress and singer
- Sasha Lane,[9] actress
- Daniel Logan, actor
