Summary
Liechtensteiners (German: Liechtensteiner, pronounced [ˈlɪçtn̩ˌʃtaɪ̯nɐ] ⓘ) are people native to Liechtenstein linked strictly with Swiss Germans and Swabians.[1][3] There were approximately 34,000 Liechtensteiners worldwide at the turn of the 21st century.[1]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 34,000[1] (Liechtensteiners worldwide; 2000.) | |
| Languages | |
| German (Alemannic German) | |
| Religion | |
| Historically Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic, with other small minorities)[2] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Swabians, Swiss Germans and Voralbergers |
History edit
The region now ruled by Liechtenstein was first inhabited during the Neolithic Period and has been an independent state under the rule of the Princely House of Liechtenstein since 1719.[4] The modern Liechtensteiners are descendants of the Alemanni people.[5][page needed]
Etymology edit
The word Lichtenstein come from Middle High German lieht (light) and stein (stone rock).[6]
Location edit
Lichtenstein edit
66.2% of Lichtenstein's population or 26,205 people are ethnically Lichtensteiner.[7]
America edit
1,244 Lichtensteiner Americans live in America[8] The first recorded Lichtensteiner to move to America was a man named Joseph Batliner. In 1846 a flood followed by a famine caused 250 Lichtensteiners to move to America, this was the first large wave of emigration from Lichtenstein. Dubuque, Iowa became the destination for Lichtensteiners moving to America because the community was german speaking like the Lichtensteiners. The Lichtensteiners in Dubuque formed a close knit community often marrying each other and god fathering each others' children. After this wave, a small trickle continued with spikes after World War I and World War II where more waves of Lichtensteiners emigrating to America.[9]
Other Locations edit
Small amounts of Lichtensteiners also emigrated to Canada and South America, mainly to Brazil and Argentina.[9]
Religion edit
Roman Catholicism is the state religion of Liechtenstein, as of the 2020 census 70% of Liechtensteiners were Catholic, 8% were other christians. 16% were other faiths (6% Muslim, 10% no affiliation) while 4% were undeclared.[10] Many shops and businesses are closed for the Sabbath.[11]
Culture edit
Much of Liechtenstein’s culture come from nearby European influences. [11]
Language edit
The language most prevalent among Lichtensteiners is Alemannic German. With 1300 people mostly in Triesenberg and Malbun speaking Walser German.[12] And Lichtensteiner Americans speaking American English.
Holidays edit
Lichtenstein has 20 public holidays which are: New Year's Day, Saint Berchtold's Day, Epiphany, Candlemas, Shrove Tuesday, Saint Joseph's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, White Monday, Corpus Christi, National Day, Nativity of Mary, All Saints day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day, and New Year's Eve.
References edit
- ^ a b c Minahan 2000, p. 411
- ^ Volkszählung 2010 – Amt für Statistik. Retrieved on 2016-01-13.
- ^ Waldman & Mason 2006, p. 486
- ^ "History". tourismus.li. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Waldman & Mason 2006.
- ^ "Lichtenstein Name Meaning & Lichtenstein Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ https://archiv.llv.li/files/as/bevolkerungsstatistik-30-juni-2017.pdf
- ^ https://www.census.gov/population/socdemo/ancestry/ancestry_q_by_DAC_2000.xls
- ^ a b https://archiv.llv.li/files/aku/pdf-llv-la-Nach%20Amerika%20I.pdf
- ^ "Liechtenstein". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b "Liechtenstein — History and Culture". www.iexplore.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ https://www.studycountry.com/guide/LI-language.htm
Sources edit
- Waldman, Carl; Mason, Catherine (2006). Encyclopedia of European Peoples. Infobase Publishing. p. 296. ISBN 1438129181. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- Minahan, James (2000). One Europe, many nations: a historical dictionary of European national groups. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 769. ISBN 0313309841. Retrieved May 25, 2013.