How many New Yorkers have Dutch ancestry?

So - a few thoughts: Most of those with Dutch ancestry in the Midwest probably had ancestors who immigrated in the 19th century. Those in New York may have ancestors from colonial times. The fact that these statistics are based on self-identification is also key here. read more

Today, Dutch Americans are concentrated in several counties in Michigan and Ohio. Many Dutch Americans also live in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. Notable Americans of Dutch ancestry include Thomas Edison, Walt Whitman, and Theodore Roosevelt. read more

That first early migration during the 1600s resulted in a large Dutch population living on the east coast of the United States, especially along the Hudson River, New York City, northern New Jersey and Lewes, Delaware. Dutch immigration to the United States prior to 1845 averaged about 200 people per year. read more