Nepalese American
Encyclopedia
Nepalese Americans or Nepali Americans are the Citizens or Permanent Residents staying in United States whose ethnic origins lie fully or partially in the Asian nation of Nepal
. But this list also include other Nepali language speaking people migrated from India
, Bhutan
or Myanmar
. They migrated to United States since 20th century and have been able to establish themselves in this new land. The history of immigration to America for Nepalese is short in comparison to other ethnic groups.
The first Nepalese to enter the United States were classified as "other Asian." Immigration records show that between 1881 and 1890 1,910 "other Asians" were admitted to the United States. However, Nepal did not open its borders until 1950, and most Nepalis who left the country during that time primarily went to India
to study. The first time that the Nepalese were classified as a separate group occurred in 1974, when 56 Nepalese had immigrated to the United States. The number of immigrants from Nepal remained below 100 per year through 1992.
According to the 1990 U.S. Census, there were 2,616 Americans with Nepalese ancestry. Fewer than 100 Nepalese immigrants become U.S. citizens each year, but the number of Nepalese who become legal residents has grown steadily from 78 in 1987 to 431 in 1996. The Nepalese community experienced a significant growth in population during the 2000s. The poor political and economic conditions caused by the Nepalese Civil War markedly increased emigration from Nepal. Significant communities of Nepalese Americans exist in large metropolitan areas such as New York City
, Washington D.C., Baltimore
, Boston
, Chicago
, Dallas, Denver, Gainesville, Florida
, Portland, Oregon
, Houston, Philadelphia and St. Paul, Minnesota. Sizable numbers also live in various cities of California
.
Since 1990 ethnic Nepalis more than 105,000 in numbers, who were forced out of their country, the Bhutanese refugees, temporarily settled in refugee camps in eastern part of Nepal. After the 15 years of exile they are now being resettled in US, Europe and Australias. By the end of resettlement program it is estimated that around 50,000 of Bhutanese will be in U.S.
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. But this list also include other Nepali language speaking people migrated from India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Bhutan
Bhutan
Bhutan , officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China...
or Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
. They migrated to United States since 20th century and have been able to establish themselves in this new land. The history of immigration to America for Nepalese is short in comparison to other ethnic groups.
History
Nepalese seem to have begun migrating to the United States from early 20th century.The first Nepalese to enter the United States were classified as "other Asian." Immigration records show that between 1881 and 1890 1,910 "other Asians" were admitted to the United States. However, Nepal did not open its borders until 1950, and most Nepalis who left the country during that time primarily went to India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to study. The first time that the Nepalese were classified as a separate group occurred in 1974, when 56 Nepalese had immigrated to the United States. The number of immigrants from Nepal remained below 100 per year through 1992.
According to the 1990 U.S. Census, there were 2,616 Americans with Nepalese ancestry. Fewer than 100 Nepalese immigrants become U.S. citizens each year, but the number of Nepalese who become legal residents has grown steadily from 78 in 1987 to 431 in 1996. The Nepalese community experienced a significant growth in population during the 2000s. The poor political and economic conditions caused by the Nepalese Civil War markedly increased emigration from Nepal. Significant communities of Nepalese Americans exist in large metropolitan areas such as New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, Washington D.C., Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Dallas, Denver, Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...
, Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Houston, Philadelphia and St. Paul, Minnesota. Sizable numbers also live in various cities of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Bhutanese Nepali
50,000 Bhutanese Nepali living in various refugee camps of Nepal are being resettling in USA. They share common Language and culture with main stream Nepali. By June 20, 2010 27,926 Nepali-Bhutanese have been resettled in USA.Since 1990 ethnic Nepalis more than 105,000 in numbers, who were forced out of their country, the Bhutanese refugees, temporarily settled in refugee camps in eastern part of Nepal. After the 15 years of exile they are now being resettled in US, Europe and Australias. By the end of resettlement program it is estimated that around 50,000 of Bhutanese will be in U.S.
Notable Americans of Nepali origin
- Kiran ChetryKiran ChetryKiran Carrie Chetry was a co-anchor of CNN's early morning cable news program, American Morning.-Early life:Kiran means "ray of light". Chetry refers to the large traditional caste of rulers and soldiers among Hindus in the Middle Hills of Nepal. Kiran's father Hom Chetry belongs to this caste...
, news anchor, CNN. - Karishma ManandharKarishma ManandharKarishma Manandhar/ K.C. raised in Jharuarashi, Lalitpur is a Nepali actress. She made her acting debut at the age of 14 in the movie Santaan Opposite very popular Actor Bhuwan K.C.. She is married to the well-known film director Binod Manandhar with whom she worked in the movie Kasturi...
, Film Actress. - Samrat UpadhyaySamrat UpadhyaySamrat Upadhyay is a Nepalese writer who writes in English. Upadhyay is a professor of creative writing as well as Director of Graduate Studies at Indiana University. He is the first Nepali-born fiction writer writing in English to be published in the West. He was born and raised in Kathmandu,...
, Author. - Tara Devi BlackTara Devi BlackTara Devi Black is a Nepalese American dancer, who has brought the Gurung arts to America. She is the head of the Yogini Dance Company in California.-References:...
, Dancer. - Prabal GurungPrabal GurungPrabal Gurung is a Nepalese American Fashion Designer.- History :Prabal Gurung launched his first collection under his own name during New York Fashion Week in February 2009 at the FLAG Art Foundation in Chelsea. For Fall 2010, he staged his first runway show in the Tents at Bryant Park. Gurung's...
, Fashion Designer.
See also
- List of Nepal-related topics
- NepalNepalNepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
- Nepalese Australian
- Nepalis in the United KingdomNepalis in the United KingdomNepalese in the United Kingdom are British citizens or full time residents of the United Kingdom whose ethnic origins lie fully or partially in the South Asian nation of Nepal.-History:...
External links
- Association of Nepalis in the Americas http://anaonline.org
- Nepalese Society of Texas http://nepalesesociety.org
- Non Resident Nepali Association (USA Chapter) http://www.nrn.org.np/nrna/nrnicc.php
- Nepali News - eKantipur http://www.kantipuronline.com/
- Embassy of Nepal in USA http://www.nepalembassyusa.org/index.php
- Nepal Profile from US Dept. of State http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5283.htm
- CIA world fact book - Nepal https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
- America-Nepal Friendship Society http://www.anfsusa.org/
- Greater Boston Nepali Community http://www.gbnc.org/
- Bhutanese Refugee Association of USA http://www.aba-usa.org/