French Polynesian Americans
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (5,062 (2010 estimate)[1]) |
|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Hawaii | |
| Languages | |
| French, American English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| French people · other American groups of Polynesian origin (Maori, Native Hawaiians, Samoan, Tongan) |
French Polynesian American are Americans with French Polynesian ancestry. The number of French Polynesian Americans is unknown. According to the 2010 US census, there 5,062 people whose origins hailed from Tahiti, but other origins of the French Polynesia were not mentioned. While others 9,153 people asserted be of Polynesian origins, but they indicated not specific origin.[1]
History
During the twentieth century, the annual number of French Polynesians who came to the US was small but with certain growth between the 1950 and 70s. So, if in 1954, only arrived three French Polynesians to United States, in 1956 entry of 14 immigrant French Polynesians more was recorded and in 1965 were admitted other 49 people of this origin.
However, since the 1970s the number of French Polynesians admitted each year varied more: So, in 1975, the number of admissions was reduced compared to previous years, because only 47 people of this origin were admitted. Also in 1984 were admitted 59 French Polynesians, a number that was reduced to 19 people of this origin in 1986. For its part, in 1991 it was registered that 31 French Polynesians emigrated to US with legal status in this year and, in 1997, other 21 French Polynesians obtained the admission for live in US.[2]
Culture and Demography
Tahitian Americans celebrate the French Polynesian celebration of Bastille Day on July 14. This date is known as France's independence day in French-speaking countries.[2]
Half of Tahitian Americans reside in the state of Hawaii. Hawaii's population is 0.2% Tahitian.
