What do I write in nationality?

Nationality adjectives must always start with a capital letter – ‘Italian’, not ‘italian’. We can also ask, ‘What nationality is he?’ Remember, we also use nationality adjectives to describe the things that come from a country, not just the people.

Is nationality and ethnicity the same?

Nationality refers to the country of citizenship. Nationality is sometimes used to mean ethnicity, although the two are technically different. People can share the same nationality but be of different ethnic groups and people who share an ethnic identity can be of different nationalities.

What does Indian descent mean?

1 of or relating to the West Indies, its inhabitants, or their language or culture. 2 native to or derived from the West Indies. n. 3 a native or inhabitant of the West Indies. 4 a person of West Indian descent.

What is your nationality Indian?

A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July, 1987 is citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents. considered citizen of India by birth if either of his parents is a citizen of India at the time of his birth.

What is my nationality if I was born in the USA?

If if you were born in the United States, then you are an American citizen. Assuming you were raised and still live there, then your nationality (based on the first definition) is American. That being said, nationality Your race is not reliant upon where you were born.

How does Iowa define race vs ethnicity?

Here is what the state of Iowa uses to define Race versus Ethnicity: You would be “White” or Caucasian for race, and Hispanic for ethnicity.

How do I write in my ethnicity in the census?

People are encouraged to write in their ethnicity using their own words if they don’t identify with any groups in the list. There has been an ethnicity question in the Census since 1991. It has been updated at every new Census since then. There are separate questions in the Census about national identity and religion.

What is an American Indian or Alaska Native?

Race Categories American Indian or Alaska Native : A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.