Mongolian Americans
Total population | |
---|---|
19,170 (2020 census)[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, Denver, New York City and Seattle[2] | |
Languages | |
Mongolian, American English | |
Religion | |
Buddhism,[3] Christianity,[4][5] Tengrism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Kalmyk Americans[5] |
Mongolian Americans are
[7][8]Migration history and distribution
The Denver metropolitan area was one of the early focal points for the new wave of Mongolian immigrants.[4] Other communities formed by recent Mongolian immigrants include ones in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.[3] The largest Mongolian-American community in the United States is located in Los Angeles, California.[9]
Colorado
The Mongolian community in Denver originated in 1989, when Djab Burchinow, a
California
Five thousand people of Mongolian origin live in the state of California.
The Mongolian immigrant population in Los Angeles is estimated at 2,000 people as of 2005[update], according to local community leader Batbold Galsansanjaa (1964 - 2012).[18] Batbold Galsansanjaa[19] He had immigrated to America in 1999, with his wife and two children. In 2000, Galsansanjaa established the first Los Angeles Mongolian Community, a nonprofit organization, and later guided over 2,000 Mongolian immigrants with advice on obtaining Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, housing, and other concerns.
These Mongolians have close ties to the
Virginia
The Mongolian embassy to the United States estimated the Mongolian population in nearby
Illinois
The Chicago metropolitan area's Mongolian American community is estimated at between 3,000 and 4,000 people by local leaders; they are geographically dispersed but possess well-organized mutual support networks. Some have established small businesses, while others work in trades and services, including construction, cleaning, housekeeping, and food service.[3] In 2004, Lama Tsedendamba Chilkhaasuren, an expatriate from Mongolia, came to the Chicago area for a planned stay of one year in an effort to build a temple for the area's Mongolian Buddhist community.[22] As of 2010, nearly 200 Mongolians lived in Skokie, Illinois.
Demographics
60% of Mongolians residing in the United States entered the country on student visas, 34% on tourist visas, and only 3% on working visas. 47% live with their family members. The majority are believed to be
The Mongolian population has increased from roughly 6,000 in the year 2000 to 18,000 in 2010 and 21,000 in 2015.[26]
In Clark County, Indiana (particularly Jeffersonville) Mongolians are the 5th largest Asian American population according to the 2020 census and possibly number in the hundreds.[27]
As of 2013, there were 1361
Culture and community
A number of Mongol cultural associations exist across the United States, including but not limited to the Mongolia Society;[29] Mongolian Cultural Association at the University of Michigan.[30]
The Mongol-American Cultural Association (MACA) was created to preserve and promote
MACA also pursues a humanitarian program. In 1994, MACA sent $10,000 worth of insulin to Mongolia. MACA was an early supporter of the
MACA holds a
MACA is open to all individuals who share a common belief in the importance of preserving Mongol culture in the United States.
Notable people
- Avani Gregg, social media personality[31]
- Diluwa Khutugtu Jamsrangjab
- Alex Borstein, actress[32]
- 2022 Paralympics
See also
References
- ^ "2020 Population and housing census of Mongolia". National Statistical Office of Mongolia. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Top 7 U.S. Metropolitan areas by Mongolian population, 2015".
- ^ a b c d Steffe, Tracy (2005), "Mongolians", The Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago, Chicago Historical Society, retrieved 2007-09-05
- ^ a b c Cayton-Holland, Adam (2006-07-06), "Among the Mongols: Steppe by steppe, the hordes are descending on Denver", Denver Westword News, retrieved 2007-09-17
- ^ a b c Ts., Baatar (1999), "Social and cultural change in the Mongol-American community" (PDF), Anthropology of East Europe Review, 17 (2), archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-01-11
- ^ "Mongolian Americans | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ RT UK (7 August 2015). "Steven Seagal: "I'm a Russian Mongol"". Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 18 April 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ ""Таких храмов, как этот, я не видел никогда в своей жизни" » Сохраним Тибет! - Тибет, Далай-лама, буддизм". savetibet.ru. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ Aghajanian, Liana. "Will Mongolia's Boom Cost Los Angeles Its Growing Immigrant Community?". The Atlantic Cities. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ US Embassy in Mongolia - Contact Us Page http://mongolia.usembassy.gov/contact.html
- ^ Lowrey, Brandon (2006-08-13), "Keeping heritage in mind", Denver Post, retrieved 2007-09-05
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 2, Mongolian alone or in any combination (465) & (100-299) or (300, A01-Z99) or (400-999)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Murphy, Kate (2007-04-06), "Recreation center plans party to bridge ethnic gap; Chinese-American attacked by Mongolian youths in Oakland's Chinatown", Oakland Tribune, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ Albert, Mark (2008-06-27), "One Shooter or Two in Iko Slaying? Prosecution stumbles over witness testimony", Alameda Sun, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ Lee, Min (2007-12-18), "Police Accused of Racial Profiling in Alameda Murder Investigation", New American Media, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ Lee, Henry K. (2008-01-26), "3 boys sentenced in Alameda Halloween killing", San Francisco Chronicle, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ "Gunman Sentenced In Alameda Teen Halloween Slaying", KTVU News, 2010-08-20, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "Los Angeles Mongolian Cyber Community - Next Step Шинэ Жилийн Цэнгүүн - IMG_1070". www.lamongols.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ Tang, K. Connie (2005-11-26), "L.A.'s Christian Mongolians Find Home at Church", Los Angeles Times, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ Bahrampour, Tara (2006-07-03), "Mongolians Meld Old, New In Making Arlington Home", The Washington Post, retrieved 2007-09-05
- ^ Avila, Oscar (2004-03-19), "Buddhist priest lights way: City's Mongolians aim to form temple, cultural identity", Chicago Tribune, retrieved 2011-03-19
- ^ Solongo, Algaa (25 May 2007), "Growth of Internal and International Migration in Mongolia", 8th International Conference of Asia Pacific Migration Research Network (PDF), Fujian, China: Fujian Normal University
- ^ "Table 3: Immigrants admitted by region and country of birth: fiscal years 1989-2001", Statistical Yearbook, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 2001, retrieved 2012-08-01
- ^ "Table 3: Persons Obtaining Legal Permanent Resident Status by Region and Country of Birth: Fiscal Years 2002 to 2011", Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 2011, retrieved 2012-08-01
- ^ Mongolians in the U.S. Fact Sheet, Pew Research Center, 2015, retrieved 2021-03-04
- ^ "Inside the Diverse and Growing Asian Population in the U.S." The New York Times. August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ TOP 25 PLACES OF ORIGIN OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Institute of International Education
- ^ The Mongolia Society, retrieved 2021-03-04
- ^ The Mongolian Cultural Association at the University of Michigan, retrieved 2021-03-04
- ^ Williams, Kori (2020-04-28). "Here's Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Star Avani Gregg". Seventeen. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ Stern, Marlow (2013-11-12). "'Family Guy' Star Alex Borstein Is Ready for Her HBO Close-Up". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
Further reading
- Lee, Jonathan H. X.; Nadeau, Kathleen M. (2011). "Mongolian Americans". Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. pp. 811–850. ISBN 9780313350665.
- Tsend, Baatar. "Mongolian Americans." Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America, edited by Thomas Riggs, (3rd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2014), pp. 219–230. online
External links
- Mongolia Society
- Mongol American Cultural Association
- Kalmyk American Cultural Association
- Mongolian Immigrant Tries to Find New Life, 1991 article in The New York Times about a homeless Mongolian immigrant in New York