Chechen Americans
Today, Chechen Americans is a topic that has become increasingly relevant in our society. It has become a point of interest for people of all ages and around the world. Its impact can be observed in different areas of daily life, from politics and economics, to culture and entertainment. Chechen Americans has sparked passionate debates and generated different opinions and perspectives. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Chechen Americans, from its origin to its influence today, as well as the possible future scenarios that could arise as a result of its evolution.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,000 (approximately) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| New Jersey, New York City, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles | |
| Languages | |
| Chechen, American English, Russian | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam |
Chechen Americans are Americans of Chechen descent. Chechen people have origins from Chechnya, a federal subject of Russia.
Demographics
| Lists of Americans |
|---|
| By US state |
| By ethnicity |
The first Chechen settlers arrived in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s. They are a small minority group with a population numbering only several hundred, as of 2013. Exact statistics are difficult to obtain because Chechens are categorized as Russians in asylee reports. The estimated 150 Chechen families live mainly in Paterson, New Jersey, and form part of the larger North Caucasian community there. Other most significant Chechen communities are in Boston, Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles areas.[1]
Notable people
- Ilyas Akhmadov, foreign minister of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
- Salavdi Gugaev, political activist, and one of the first Chechen immigrants to the US.
- Khassan Baiev, trauma surgeon.
- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Boston Marathon bomber.
- Andy Warhol, artist with partial Chechen heritage from his father's side
References
- ^ Bishop, Tricia (April 28, 2013). "Chechens in U.S. feel shame, fear over Boston bombing". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
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