Peruvian American Peruano Estadounidense
Notable Peruvian Americans: 'Carlos I. Noriega' 'Ginger Reyes'
Total population
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Regions with significant populations
New Jersey · Florida · New York · are the largest Peruvian American communities
Languages
American English · Spanish
Religions
· Roman Catholic (Predominantly) · Protestant

A Peruvian American is an immigrant or descendant of immigrants from Peru that arrived in the United States. Peruvian Americans are mainly Spanish or Mestizos of Indigenous and Spaniard blood, but most of the more recent immigrants are mestizos people. A great part of the minority is of pure or mixed Chinese or/and Japanese heritage. Others are afro-Peruvians, Italian-Peruvians and Arab-Peruvians. This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Florida. ... This article is about the state. ... For other uses, see American English (disambiguation). ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... 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Peruvians emigrate mainly because of political turmoil and economic hardships. Peruvian Americans are a relatively recent ethnic group as most of them moved to the United States after 1990. Smaller but significant waves of immigration occurred in San Francisco during the gold rush (along with Chilean miners beginning in 1848) and the Metro Detroit area in the 1950s. Peruvians have settled throughout the United States, particularly in Northern New Jersey, but also in New York and New York City, the Tampa Bay area, South Florida, and the Washington DC metropolitan area. A number of Peruvian Americans have settled in Paterson, New Jersey, owing to an established community and the Peruvian Consulate. Western Market Street, located in downtown Paterson, is lined with Peruvian owned restaurants, bakeries, delis, travel agencies, and other businesses. In addition, a popular, small bus corporation that serves such places as Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, and Union City, New Jersey and New York City is owned by Peruvian Americans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau it is estimated that 435,368 U.S. residents identify themselves as being of Peruvian origin.^[1] San Francisco redirects here. ... For other meanings, see Gold rush (disambiguation) A gold rush is a period of feverish migration of workers into the area of a dramatic discovery of commercial quantities of gold. ... The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in southeastern Michigan, centered on the city of Detroit. ... Metropolitan statistical areas and divisions of New Jersey; counties shaded in blue hues are in the New York City metro; counties shaded in green hues are in the Philadelphia metro. ... This article is about the state. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Tampa Bay area is a metropolitan area on the Gulf coast of west-central Florida. ... Location of metropolitan area in the state of Florida Major cities Miami, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Area  - Total  - Water 15,896 km² (6,137 mi²) 2,621 km² (1,011 mi²) 16. ... Flag Seal Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location Location of Washington, D.C., with regard to the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “Paterson” redirects here. ... The rule of Napoleon Bonaparte after his coup detat in France had conducted the manners of French governmant under dictatorship and in a consulate. ... “Passaic” redirects here. ... Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

The top 25 US communities with the highest percentage of people claiming Peruvian ancestry are:^[2]

1. East Newark, New Jersey 10.1%
2. Harrison, New Jersey 7.01%
3. Paterson, New Jersey 4.72%
4. Kearny, New Jersey 3.82%
5. The Hammocks, Florida 3.36%
6. Port Chester, New York 3.30%
7. Virginia Gardens, Florida 3.24%
8. Prospect Park, New Jersey 3.22
9. Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 3.11%
10. Doral, Florida 2.95%
11. Haledon, New Jersey 2.71%
12. Garfield, New Jersey 2.55%
13. Union City, New Jersey 2.53%
14. Both Key Biscayne, Florida and Glen Cove, New York 2.48%
15. Passaic, New Jersey 2.42%
16. White Plains, New York 2.39%
17. Elizabeth, New Jersey 2.35%
18. Rye, New York 2.33%
19. Ojus, Florida 2.29%
20. Clifton, New Jersey 2.27%
21. Elmsford, New York 2.25%
22. Perth Amboy, New Jersey 2.20%
23. North Bay Village, Florida 2.17%
24. Kendale Lakes, Florida 2.03%
25. Kendall, Florida and the borough of Carteret, New Jersey 2.01%

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Religious Affiliation

Over 90% of all Peruvian Americans are Roman Catholic. They celebrate en masse the Señor de los Milagros (the lord of the miracles) in large street-processions every October. Their chief saints are San Martin de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima. St. ...

Culture

The most popular dishes of Peruvian food in the U.S. include ceviche (raw fish "cooked" in lime) and papa a la huancaina; seafood-based foods, potatoes, and corn. Peruvian cuisine is often recognized for being one of the most diverse and appreciated of the Latin American cuisines. Since there is a sizable Chinese and Japanese minority in Peru, an Asian influence has been incorporated in Peruvian cuisine. There are Chifas, or Asian style Peruvian restaurants that serve typical Chinese or Japanese food with a Peruvian culinary influence. Inca Kola, a soda that originated in Peru, is sold in many heavily concentrated Hispanic areas. Pisco, a clear grape brandy, is the national liquor of Peru and the main ingredient of its national cocktail, the Pisco Sour. Peru celebrates its National Pisco day on 3 February. Peruvian ceviche with lobster and shrimp Ceviche (also spelled as cebiche, seviche or cevice) is a Peruvian Dish, a form of citrus marinated seafood salad that originated in the northern region of Peru. ... Inca Kola is a very successful cola soft drink made in Peru. ... For other uses, see Pisco (disambiguation). ...

Social Aspects

Despite being a relatively recent ethnic group, the median household income for Peruvians meets the average American household income [1] and 25% of all Peruvians over the age of 25 have college degrees [2] slightly exceeding the US national average of 24%.

References

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Websites

http://www.peruvian-americans.tv