New Englanders
Yankees
Flag of New England
Total population
14,810,001[1] (2017 est.)
Regions with significant populations
States of New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
 Connecticut3,588,184[2]
 Maine1,335,907[3]
 Massachusetts6,859,819[4]
 New Hampshire1,342,795[5]
 Rhode Island1,059,639[6]
 Vermont623,657[7]
Languages
English (New England English),[8][9]
French (New England French)[10]
Religion
Predominantly Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Protestantism), Judaism, Irreligious
Related ethnic groups
Acadians,[11] New England Planters[12]

New Englanders, also called Yankees, are the inhabitants of the New England region in the Northeastern United States. Beginning with the New England Colonies, the name "New Englander" refers to those who live in the six New England states or those with cultural or family ties to the region. Originally inhabited by Algonquin American Indians, including tribes Abenakis, Mi'kmaq, Penobscot, Pequots, Mohegans, Narragansetts, Pocumtucks, and Wampanoag.[13] The region was first settled by European colonists from the Mayflower as part of the Plymouth Company in 1620. The region has seen many different waves of immigration since 1620, creating a unique and diverse culture. New Englanders have played a prominent role in the colonial and modern history of the United States, from political dynasties[14] to influential artists and writers.[15] Famous for their distinct dialect and attitude,[16][17] New Englanders hold a strong regional identity and a distinct history and culture within the United States.

Terminology

The region was named "New England" by English explorer John Smith in 1616.[18] While the term "New Englander" can refer to anyone who resides in New England or has cultural ties to the region, the term "Native New Englander" refers to those New Englanders who were born in the region.

Another term to refer to those who live in New England is "Yankee". Depending on the context Yankee may refer to all Americans in general, but in the colloquial American context, it refers to those who live in the Northeastern United States and even more specifically New England. Originally employed to describe New Englanders with ancestral roots to the original English settlers, the term has evolved throughout American history to have a variety of contextual meanings.[19]

See also

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Connecticut; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Maine; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Massachusetts; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: New Hampshire; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Rhode Island; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Vermont; United States". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  8. ↑ Labov (2006), p. 148.
  9. ↑ Boberg (2001), pp. 24–5.
  10. ↑ Ammon, Ulrich; International Sociological Association (1989). Status and Function of Languages and Language Varieties. Walter de Gruyter. pp. 306–308. ISBN 0899253563. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  11. ↑ Author Index (2014-08-04). "Acadian Heritage | 'Nous Sommes Encore Ici' - New England Today". Newengland.com. Retrieved 2022-07-20. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ Gwyn, Julian (2010). Planter Nova Scotia 1760-1815: Falmouth Township. Wolfville: Kings-Hants Heritage Connection. p. 17.
  13. ↑ "New England Native American Groups | National Geographic Society". education.nationalgeographic.org. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  14. ↑ "People & Events: Boston Brahmins". PBS. PBS Online. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  15. ↑ Gates, David (June 29, 2006). "Destination: New England". Salon. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  16. ↑ "New Englanders not standoffish, just polite, says Yankee editor". Telegram.com. 2008-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  17. ↑ Hull, Sarah (2012-12-20). The Rough Guide to New England. ISBN 9781409359715.
  18. ↑ Cressy, David (1987). Coming Over: Migration and Communication Between England and New England in the Seventeenth Century. p. 4. Cambridge University Press.
  19. ↑ Ruth Schell (1963). "Swamp Yankee". American Speech. 38 (2): 121–123. doi:10.2307/453288. JSTOR 453288.
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