Surveying the Diversity of Languages in the USA

As the primary language of governance and commerce, English is the most widely spoken language in the United States.

English

With a significant Hispanic population, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the USA, particularly in states like California, Texas, and Florida.

Spanish

Chinese languages are prevalent in communities with large Chinese immigrant populations, especially in urban areas like New York City and San Francisco.

Chinese

Filipino immigrants have contributed to the prevalence of Tagalog, particularly in California and Hawaii.

Tagalog

Vietnamese is spoken by a sizable community, especially in cities like Houston and San Jose, where Vietnamese immigrants have settled.

Vietnamese

French is spoken in communities with historical ties to France, such as Louisiana, as well as in areas with Haitian and other Francophone immigrants.

French

German-speaking communities exist in states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where German immigrants settled in the 19th century.

German

Korean is spoken predominantly in communities with a significant Korean immigrant population, including cities like Los Angeles and New York City.

Korean

Arabic-speaking communities have grown, particularly in cities like Dearborn, Michigan, where there is a sizable Arab American population.

Arabic