German Texans have historically played a role in Texas history. This page is an effort to document some of the notable individuals within the Central Texas German communities.
Texans of German birth or descent have, since the mid-19th century, made up one of the largest ethnic groups in the state. By 1850 they numbered five percent of the total population—a conservative count. The 1990 census listed more than 17 percent of the population, nearly three million individuals, claiming German heritage.