10 unofficial American demonyms (that should be official)

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May 23, 2026

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10 unofficial American demonyms (that should be official) Discover   Demonyms, or the names that identify your place of origin, can be tricky. In the United States, some demonyms have an official status —those of states, for example—while others are a product of use and tradition. Unofficial demonyms or nicknames are also common, and sometimes more widely used than the official version. Let’s have a look at some of them! Read full article

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