Guyanese American

Guyanese American. A native of formerly British Guiana (now Guyana) living in the United States of America.

Guyanese Americans are people of Guyanese ancestry or immigrants born in Guyana who live in the United States. As of 2019, there were 231,649 Guyanese Americans living in the United States, with the majority living in New York City. 

Here are some facts about Guyanese Americans:

• Immigration. Early Guyanese immigrants came to the United States during World War II to work in war industries. The McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 limited immigration from West Indian colonies, but the Hart-Celler Act of 1965 liberalized immigration policy. 
• Location. Guyanese Americans can be found across the United States and the District of Columbia, but the majority live in New York City. 
• Culture. Guyanese people come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, including African, Indian, aboriginal, Chinese, and European. 
• Language. English is the official language of Guyana, but most people speak Guyanese Creole, an English-based creole. 
• Identity. Guyanese people do not equate their nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship. However, some Guyanese immigrants may experience cultural clashes and be forced to relinquish their identity and customs. 

Prominent Guyanese Americans include Nigel Roberts.