White Caymanian

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White Caymanians
Total population
Approx. 10,747
Regions with significant populations
 Cayman Islands (Approx. 10,747[1])
Languages
English
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
White Bahamian

White Caymanians or European Caymanians are Caymanians whose ancestry lies within the continent of Europe.

As of 2013, people of solely European descent are a minority ethnic group in the Cayman Islands, accounting for 20% of the country's population. They have significant interests in the financial and commercial sectors of the economy. They are primarily of English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. An additional 40% of the country is multiracial, predominantly of mixed black African and white European descent.[1]

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References and footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 "CIA - The World Factbook -- Cayman Islands". CIA. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-12. 
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