German in United States


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Introduction / History

Ethnic Germans have a long history dating back to tribes who fought against the Roman Empire 2000 years ago. Among others their ancestors included the Saxons, the Franks, the Goths, and the Alemanni. Germanic tribes settled in what was the western half of the Roman Empire after it began to dissolve in the 400s. Over time, the Franks became the dominant tribe, and Frankish King Charlemagne established the Holy Roman Empire in 800. What is now Austria was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire collapsed in the 1800s. This made way for the multiethnic Kingdom of Prussia, which incorporated ethnic Germans into the German Empire in 1871. A large number of Germans lived in Austria-Hungary. During this time, Germans emigrated to many places in the world, especially Brazil, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In all, Germans live in 78 countries.

Germans came to America as early as colonial days. Germany lacked adequate farmland, and America had it available. Most Germans who came to the United States until the 20th century were farmers. They are most concentrated in the northcentral states and Pennsylvania.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Germans have influenced American cuisine and culture. They started the tradition of having a Christmas tree. Pretzels, hot dogs, and hamburgers were all invented by Germans. They have many German schools and cultural associations in the United States.

On a personal basis, Germans in the U.S. generally do not like small talk, so there is often dead time in conversations. This is true on a social level and in the workplace. They value punctuality and following rules, even those that others find trivial.

Germans have a strong work ethic, but they also value free time for hobbies and vacations. Quality time is also family time for most. Germans enjoy soccer and skiing; you will often see their teams winning in international events. Every year the Octoberfest is a grand event filled with German foods and beer.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Germany was the hotbed of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s, and there is a high percentage of German Protestants today. They also have a high percentage of Roman Catholics. About a third regard themselves as non-religious.


What Are Their Needs?

Germans in the United States are emotionally self-sufficient, and they often see no need for God. There is every kind of gospel material in the German language, but they don t see their need for it.


Prayer Items

Pray for spiritual hunger among Germans in the U.S.
Pray for God to use Germans all over the world to draw people to the light of the Scriptures.
Pray that soon Germans in the United States will be discipling others.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving to the Germans.


Scripture Prayers for the German in United States.


References

https://www.studying-in-germany.org/german-culture/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_early_Germanic_peoples
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Americans
https://evangelicalfocus.com/europe/30925/nones-outnumber-catholics-and-protestants-in-germany-for-the-first-time


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General German
People Name in Country German
Alternate Names German, Standard; High German; Saxon; Transylvanian; Volga German
Population this Country 1,658,000
Population all Countries 67,725,000
Total Countries 78
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11871
ROP3 Code 103305
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.10 %)
64.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
36.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language German, Standard (1,658,000 speakers)
Language Code deu   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language German, Standard (1,658,000 speakers)
Language Code deu   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking German, Standard

Primary Language:  German, Standard

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1522-1987)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1522-1983)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1466-2016)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in German, Standard Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Productions
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: German, Standard YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Hoffnung für alle Biblica
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: German, Standard YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for German, Standard Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Map Source U.S. Census Bureau  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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