Non-Hispanic whites

In the United States, there are lots of different kinds of people. One big group is called Non-Hispanic whites. This means they are white and don't have roots in Spanish-speaking countries. Think of them as a large family with many different branches, all living together in America. They are the biggest single group of people in the country right now!

Long, long ago, people from countries like England, Ireland, Germany, and Italy sailed across the ocean to start new lives in America. They brought their languages, traditions, and families. Over hundreds of years, more and more people from different parts of Europe came, making America their home.

Some people with Spanish names also came from places like Spain a long time ago, and they might be part of this group too if they don't have ties to Spanish-speaking countries today.

Did you know that a long time ago, almost everyone in America was Non-Hispanic white? Back in 1940, that was true! But America is like a big potluck dinner, with people from all over the world joining in.

Because many new families have come from different places and people are having fewer babies, the number of Non-Hispanic whites is a smaller part of the whole picture now. It's still the biggest group, but America is becoming even more diverse!

Non-Hispanic whites are a big part of America's story. They helped build cities, create businesses, and share their culture. They speak English, which is the main language in most of the United States.

When people talk about 'Anglo-Americans,' they sometimes mean Non-Hispanic white people who speak English, to tell them apart from people who speak Spanish. It's like having different languages at school, and knowing who speaks what helps us understand each other.