Self-identification terms used by "Asian Americans" in the United States, 2012
Which of the following terms do you use to describe yourself most often? (Question for Americans with Asian heritage)
This statistic shows how people with Asian heritage living in the United States most often described themselves in 2012. The results are distinguished by those who were foreign born and native born. 43 percent of native born "Asian-Americans" preferred to describe themselves as being country of origin/American i.e. Vietnamese/American.
Which of the following terms do you use to describe yourself most often? (Question for Americans with Asian heritage)
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| Country of origin/COO American | Asian/Asian American | American | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign born | 69% | 18% | 9% |
| Native born | 43% | 22% | 28% |
| Total U.S. Asians | 62% | 19% | 14% |
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