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Mexico is an ethnically diverse nation, and the Mexican constitution defines the country to be multicultural.
Most Mexicans are Mestizos, people of mixed European ("White") and Native American background. They account for 60-80% of the Mexican population (between 67 up to 90 million in 2010).
The Native American, or Amerindian population ranges from 10% to 30% of the population (between 11 and 34 million in 2010) and such people are the pure descendants of Native American peoples who inhabited Mexico before the arrival of Europeans during the 16th century. Some ethnic groups including this classification are the Nahuatl, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi and Totonac.
There is also a percentage of Mexicans of pure white European descent, representing 9 to 17% of the population (10 up to 19 million in 2010). Most European or "Criollo" Mexicans are of Spanish descent, including Basques, Castilians and Galicians. There are also many descendants of other European ethnic groups, including French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Irish, Polish, Romanian, Greek, Russian, and British from contemporary (since 1821) Immigration as well as many first or second-generation immigrants ofCanadian and American descent (since 1900).
There are also many people from African descent (i.e: "Afro-Mexicans"). Now largely assimilated in the general population, they have historically been located in certain communities in southern Mexico. They comprise 2% of the general population (1-2 million).
Mexico has traditionally welcomed immigrants and refugees from conflicted areas throughout the world.Middle Eastern Mexicans are the result of such policies; right now this ethnic group makes up to 1% (1.1 million) of the Mexican population. Most "Arab Mexicans" trace their origins to Lebanon, with many other from Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. There are also Mexicans of Turkish, Iranian, Israeli (Middle Eastern Jews), and Armenian descent.
More recently, there have been many non-European migrants to Mexico, specially East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans), as well as Southeast Asians (Filipinos). They make up another 1% of the Mexican population (1.1 million).
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To what continent do the majority of people in the US and Canada trace their ancestry?
The majority of people in the United States and Canada trace their ancestry to Europe.
What are the different races that can be found in Mexico City?
The majority of the population of Mexico is Mestizo, which is a mix of Native Mexican Indians and European (The majority of whom are from Spain). All races and many ethnic groups are represented within the population of Mexico.
Where do wealthy people in Mexico live?
There are wealthy people that live all over Mexico. The majority of very rich people live in Mexico City, Mexico.
What countries have a majority of mestizos people of mixed European and native American ancestry?
Countries with a majority of mestizo populations, characterized by people of mixed European and Native American ancestry, primarily include Mexico, where mestizos constitute the largest demographic group. Other countries with significant mestizo populations include Guatemala, El Salvador, and parts of Honduras and Colombia. In these nations, the blending of Indigenous and European heritages has profoundly influenced their cultures and identities.
Why are the majority of people in Mexico Spanish speaking and members of a Catholic religion?
Mexico was colonized by the Spanish who brought the language and religion with them.
Are there French descendants still living in Mexico?
Yes; French immigration into Mexico started since it became independent in 1821. Nowadays, there are approximately 1.5-2 million people of French ancestry living in Mexico.
In which state were Spanish speaking people the ethnic majority until 1940?
New Mexico
Are French people half Mexican?
No. Mexico is a country in North America; France is a country in Europe. Ethnically speaking, there are more Americans that can trace their ancestry to Mexico (11% of the population) than French people ever could.
What is mexicos customs and religious beliefs?
The majority of the citizens of Mexico are Catholic. Mexico is a very poor nation, but the people are proud and honest.
How many Mayas reside in Mexico?
Approximately 9.84 million people of Mayan ancestry live in Mexico, making up 8% of the population. Most of them live on the Yucatan Peninsula and southern states on the Guatemala-Mexico border.
What is the ancestry of the people who live in the andean countries?
In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry.
What is the ancestry of the people who live in Andean countries?
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