According to Wikipedia, there are several European migrant nationalities represented by 'Amish'.
German, Dutch, and Swiss, apparently are represented in the different sects. Particularly, "The history of the Amish church began with a schism in Switzerland within a group of Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptists in 1693 led by Jakob Ammann. Those who followed Ammann became known as Amish."
All the American Amish, however, are today considered Americans.
Yoder is a surname commonly associated with individuals of American nationality, particularly among those of Amish or Mennonite heritage. However, it can also be found among people of various nationalities, particularly in regions with Amish communities, such as parts of Canada. The name itself does not denote a specific nationality but is often linked to the cultural and religious backgrounds of those who bear it.
Rachael Theobald was Amish as a youngster and her parents are very proud of it. They lived in a village and their cult name was Utter. Rachael is very embarrassed of her nationality so if you ask her this question she will deny it. But yes, Rachael is in fact Amish, along with her hamster Maximus.
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The Amish originated from Switzerland in the 1600's. Swiss Amish - Switzerland Amish.
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Amish Butter is butter mixed in with things that the Amish crops then mixed and hardened into Amish Butter!
Yes, non-Amish can go to Amish church. They will probably ignore you though.
Old order Amish are stricter than new order Amish. There are now even new new order Amish which are not as strict as new order Amish.
Doyle Yoder has written: 'Amish country 1993' 'America's Amish country' -- subject(s): Amish, Pictorial works, Social life and customs 'Amish country 1994' 'Amish Country 2007' 'Amish country 1992' 'Amish country 1995'
Amish was created in 1693.
Amish people believe in Jesus Christ so the Amish god is Jesus, too.
An Amish ghetto would be an informal term for a place where the vast majority of the residents are Amish.