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What are the two largest ethnic groups in the United States?

America's Race Percentage
Rank ?Ethnicity Population Percentage
1 German 14.70%
2 Black or African American (nonHispanic). 12.30%
3 Mexicans (of any race) 10.90%
4 Irish 10.60%



What is the largest ethnic group living in the United States?

If you split Hispanics into Mexicans, Cubans, and others, the largest American ethnic group is the German-Americans. According to the Census bureau in 2013, 46 million Americans claimed German ancestry. This is more than those who trace their roots back to Ireland (33m), or England (25m).

Know also: What is the second largest ethnicity in the world? Han Chinese is the largest ethnic group, with Mandarin being the most widely spoken language.

So, which are the largest ethnic minority groups in America?

Hispanics or Latinos are the largest ethnic minorities in the United States. According to the U.S. Census 2010, black Americans are the largest racial minority group in America.

What are the United States' ethnicities?

The American Melting Pot. While there are many countries in Africa, Asia and South America that can claim hundreds of different ethnic groups within their borders, the US Census recognizes only six categories: white/black, Asian, Amerindian/Alaska Native, native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and mixed ethnicity.