List of languages of the Americas
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Below is a list of ISO 639-3 codes of macrolanguages.
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Code | Language | Classification | Country | Distribution | Population | Status | Alternate names | Autonym | Dialects |
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bla | Blackfoot | Algic, Algonquian | Canada | Alberta province: Blackfoot, Blood, and Piegan reserves | 2,820 in Canada (2016 census), decreasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000. Total users in all countries: 2,920 | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Blood, Piikani, Siksika | Blackfeet, Niitsipowahsin, Pied Noir | Siksiká | Pikanii (Peigan, Piegan), Kainai (Blood), Siksika (Siksikaipowahsin). |
bla | Blackfoot | Algic, Algonquian | United States | Montana: Blackfeet Reservation | 100 in United States (2001 I. Goddard), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,970 (2010 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana | Blackfeet, Niitsipowahsin, Siksiká | Pikanii (Peigan, Piegan). | |
chy | Cheyenne | Algic, Algonquian | United States | Montana: Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation; central Oklahoma | 380 (2018 W. Leman), decreasing. Spoken by 350 in Montana, 30 in Oklahoma (2018 W. Leman). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007). In Montana | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation | Tsitsistas | Tsėhesenėstsestȯtse | |
mez | Menominee | Algic, Algonquian | United States | Wisconsin: former Menomini Reservation, northeast | 60, all users. L1 users: 35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). L2 users: 25. Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin | Menomini | Mamaceqtaw | |
mia | Miami | Algic, Algonquian | United States | Indiana: north central (Miami dialect); Oklahoma: northeast (Miami and Peoria dialects) | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1989 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma | Illinois, Maumee, Miami-Illinois, Myaamia, Twatwa, Twightwee, Wea | Miami, Illinois. | |
sjw | Shawnee | Algic, Algonquian | United States | Oklahoma: central and northeast | 260 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 11,500 (Golla 2007). 2,000 members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe around Shawnee town (more than 100 speakers); 1,500 members of Eastern Shawnee Tribe in Ottawa County (a few elderly speakers). 8,000 members of the Loyal Shawnee in Cherokee region of Oklahoma around Whiteoak (fewer than 12 speakers) (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe | Savannah, Sewanee, Shawano | ||
arp | Arapaho | Algic, Algonquian, Arapaho | United States | Wyoming: Wind River Reservation; also associated with Cheyenne [chy] in central Oklahoma | 1,070 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,940 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation (Northern Arapaho), Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (Southern Arapaho), Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation | Arrapahoe | Hinónoʼeitíít | |
ats | Gros Ventre | Algic, Algonquian, Arapaho | United States | Montana: Fort Belknap reservation, Milk river | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker, Jim White Crow, died in 1981 (Mithun 1999). Less than 10 fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana | A’ananin, Aane, Ahahnelin, Ahe, Ananin, Atsina, Fall Indians, Gros Ventres, White Clay People | None known. Intelligible with Arapaho [arp]. | |
atj | Atikamekw | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Quebec province: between La Tuque and Senneterre, 200–400 km north of Montreal, along the upper reaches of Saint Maurice river, 3 isolated communities on Manuane, Obedjiwan, and Weymontachie reservations | 6,160 (2016 census) | 5 (Developing). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Atikamekw d’Opitciwan, Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci, Les Atikamekw de Manawan | Atihkamekw, Atikamek, Attikamek, Attimewk, Tête de Boule | Atikamekw | Nonpalatalized r-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect continuum. Very different from Montagnais [moe] and Naskapi [nsk] nearby. |
crm | Cree, Moose | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Southern tip of James Bay, Moosonee, Ontario. Moose Cree, East Cree [crl] and [crj], and Swampy Cree [csw] reside in this community and surrounding area (Moose Factory, Ontario) | 3,000 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (1982 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Flying Post, Matachewan, Missanabie Cree, Moose Cree, Taykwa Tagamou, Wahgoshig | Cri de Moose, West Main Cree, West Shore Cree, York Cree | ᐃᓕᓖᒧᐧᐃᓐ (ililîmowin) | Nonpalatalized l-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
crl | Cree, Northern East | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | West central Quebec, east coast of lower Hudson Bay and James Bay; some speakers likely on Nunavut islands in James Bay; Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Wemindji, and most in Eastmain communities | 320 (2016 census) | 5* (Developing). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Cree Nation of Chisasibi, Cree Nation of Wemindji, Première nation de Whapmagoostui | Cri du Nord-Est, East Cree, East Main Cree, Eastern James Bay Cree Northern Dialect, James Bay Cree, James Bay Cree Northern | Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin, ᐄᔨᔫ ᐊᔨᒨᓐ (Īyiyū Ayimūn) | Palatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. Sometimes classified as Montagnais. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
crk | Cree, Plains | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | North central Manitoba, scattered west across Saskatchewan and central Alberta to the foot of the Rocky Mountains; isolated enclave in British Columbia | 3,070 in Canada (2016 census). Total users in all countries: 3,170 | 5 (Developing). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ahtahkakoop, Alexander, Beardy’s and Okemasis, Big Island Lake Cree, Big River, Bigstone Cree, Blueberry River, Canoe Lake Cree, Chiniki, Driftpile Cree, Enoch Cree, Ermineskin Tribe, Flying Dust, Fort Nelson, Frog Lake, George Gordon, James Smith, Kahkewistahaw, Kawacatoose, Kehewin Cree, Little Pine, Little Red River Cree, Loon River Cree, Louis Bull, Lubicon Lake, Lucky Man, Makwa Sahgaiehcan, Mikisew Cree, Ministikwan Lake Cree, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Montana, Moosomin, Muskeg Lake Cree, Muskoday, Ochapowace, Okanese, One Arrow, Onion Lake Cree, Pasqua, Paul, Peepeekisis Cree, Pelican Lake, Pheasant Rump Nakota, Piapot, Poundmaker, Red Pheasant, Saddle Lake Cree, Samson, Sapotaweyak Cree, Saulteau, Sawridge, Stoney, Star Blanket Cree, Sturgeon Lake, Sunchild, Sweetgrass, Tallcree Tribal Government, Thunderchild, Waterhen Lake, Wesley, White Bear, Whitefish Lake, Witchekan Lake | Cri des plaines, Nehiyaw, Western Cree | Nēhiyawēwin, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ (nēhiyawēwin) | Plains Cree, Western York Cree, Northern Alberta Cree. Nonpalatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
crk | Cree, Plains | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | United States | Montana: Rocky Boy Reservation north central | 100 in United States (2001 I. Goddard), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,560 (2000 census). Ethnic population may include Chippewa [ciw] | 8a (Moribund) | Nēhiyawēwin, Nehiyaw, Western Cree | ||
crj | Cree, Southern East | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Quebec, southeastward from James Bay, inland to the watershed east of Lake Mistissini. Coastal communities of Waskaganish, some in Eastmain. Inland, in Mistissini, Waswanipi, Nemaska, Ouje-Bougoumo | 45 (2016 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Cree Nation of Mistissini, Cree Nation of Nemaska, Eastmain, Oujé-Bougoumou Cree, The Crees of the Waskaganish | Cri du Sud-Est, Eastern James Bay Cree Southern Dialect, James Bay Cree Southern Dialect | ᐄᓅ ᐊᔨᒨᓐ (Īnū Ayimūn) | Palatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. Sometimes classified as Montagnais. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
csw | Cree, Swampy | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Scattered communities, Ontario, Hudson Bay coast, James Bay northwest coast; inland into Manitoba, then Saskatchewan | 2,500 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,800 (Golla 2007) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Albany, Attawapiskat, Chemawawin Cree, Cumberland House Cree, Fisher River, Fort Severn, Fox Lake, Gambler, God’s Lake, Manto Sipi Cree, Marcel Colomb, Mathias Colomb, Misipawistik Cree, Mosakahiken Cree, Norway House Cree, Okanese, Opaskwayak Cree, Peguis, Poplar River, Red Earth, Sapotaweyak Cree, Sawridge, Shamattawa, Shoal Lake Cree, Tataskweyak Cree, War Lake, Weenusk, Wuskwi Sipihk, York Factory | Cri des marais, Inilîmowin, Maskekon, Moskégon, Omaškêkowak, Omushkego, West Main Cree, West Shore Cree, York Cree | ᓀᐦᐃᓇᐍᐏᐣ (nêhinawêwin) | Eastern Swampy Cree, Western Swampy Cree. Both nonpalatalized n-dialect and l-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
cwd | Cree, Woods | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Far north Manitoba into Saskatchewan, inland southwest from Churchill | 1,840 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 53,000 (1982 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Barren Lands, Beaver Lake Cree, Bunibonibee Cree, Chemawawin Cree, Cross Lake Band of Indians, Duncan’s, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Lac La Ronge, Montreal Lake, Nisichawayasihk Cree, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree, Peerless Trout, Peter Ballantyne Cree, Red Earth, Shoal Lake Cree, Sturgeon Lake Cree, Sucker Creek, Swan River, Woodland Cree | Cri des bois | Nīhithawīwin, ᓀᐦᐃᖬᐍᐏᐣ (nīhithawīwin) | Nonpalatalized th-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre]. |
moe | Montagnais | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec provinces; Lake Saint John east along Saguenay Valley to north shore Saint Lawrence River, Gulf of Saint Lawrence east to St. Augustin, north to height of land at Schefferville and inland Labrador, Goose Bay and Lake Melville, 11 communities | 10,200 (2016 census) | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bande des Innus de Pessamit, Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, Innue Essipit, Innu Matimekush-Lac John, Les Innus de Ekuanitshit, Montagnais de Pakua Shipi, Montagnais de Unamen Shipu, Montagnais du Lac St-Jean, Mushuau Innu, Innus de Nutashkuan, Sheshatshiu Innu | Innu, Innu Aionun, Montagnais Innu | Innu Aimun | Western Montagnais, Eastern Montagnais. Palatalized l-dialect and palatalized n-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. There are possibly 3 dialects based on the shifting of Proto-Algonquian *l within Western Montagnais to ‘n’. 2 Western Montagnais communities (Mashteuiatsh, Betsiamites) use ‘l’, as the reflex of Proto-Algonquian *l, and the other Western Montagnais (Uashat-Maliotenam, Matimekosh) use ‘n’. Uashat-Maliotenam and Matimekosh could be classified as Central Montagnais. All Eastern Montagnais speakers use ‘n’. |
nsk | Naskapi | Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais | Canada | Newfoundland and Labrador provinces: Natuashish on the mainland, an isolated community in Labrador (Eastern Naskapi dialect); Quebec province: Kawawachikamach about 10 km northeast of Schefferville at watershed (Western Naskapi dialect) | 1,210 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,300 (2017 N. Jancewicz). 900 Western Naskapi, 400 Eastern Naskapi | 4 (Educational). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach | Innu Aimun, Iyuw Imuun, Naaskaapii iyuw iyimuuun, Naskapi Innu | Naskapi, ᐃᔪᐤ ᐃᔨᒧᐅᓐ (Iyuw Iyimuuun), ᓇᔅᑲᐱ (Naskapi) | Western Naskapi (Kawawachikamach), Eastern Naskapi (Mushua Innu, Natuashish). |
xpq | Mohegan-Pequot | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Connecticut; New York. Eastern Connecticut (Mohegan and Pequot dialects); eastern Long Island, New York (Montauk dialect) | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Fidelia Fielding, died in 1908 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Mohegan-Pequot and Narragansett [xnt] (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Shinnecock Indian Nation | Mohegan, Pequot, Montauk. Reportedly similar to Wampanoag [wam]. | ||
xnt | Narragansett | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Connecticut; Rhode Island | No known L1 speakers. The last L1 speakers probably died by the 1850s; some rememberers survived into the 1880s (Wojciechowski 1999). Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Narragansett and Mohegan-Pequot [xpq] (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Narragansett Indian Tribe | |||
pqm | Malecite-Passamaquoddy | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | Canada | New Brunswick province: Saint John river villages | 310 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (1998 SIL). Total users in all countries: 410 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Kingsclear, Madawaska Maliseet, Oromocto, Malecite de Viger, Saint Mary’s, Tobique, Woodstock | Maliseet-Passamaquoddy | Malecite (Maliseet, Wolastoqiyik), Passamaquoddy. | |
pqm | Malecite-Passamaquoddy | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Maine: Indian Township and Pleasant Point | 100 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. 850 Passamaquoddy (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,500 (1997 K. Teeter) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe | Maliseet-Passamaquoddy | Malecite (Maliseet), Passamaquoddy. | |
mic | Mi’kmaq | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | Canada | New Brunswick province: Big Cove, Burnt Church, Eel Ground, Eel River Bar, Fort Folly, Indian Island, Pabino Falls, and Red Bank; Newfoundland and Labrador province: Newfoundland Island, 1 settlement south of Millertown; Nova Scotia: Afton, Bear River, Shubenagadie, Pictou, Truro, and Yarmouth, on Cape Breton Island: Chapel Island, Eskasoni, Memberto, Waikoqomaq, and Wakmatkuq; Prince Edward Island province; Quebec province: Gesgapeqiaq, Gespe’q, and Listuguj on east Gaspé peninsula | 6,690 in Canada (2016 census), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,200 (1998 SIL). 1,500 are in mainland Nova Scotia, 4,000 on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, 800 on Prince Edward Island and Lennox Island, 4,550 on the east coast of New Brunswick, 3,150 on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, 200 in Newfoundland. Total users in all countries: 6,900 | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Abegweit, Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Buctouche MicMac, Eel Ground, Eel River Bar, Elsipogtog, Esgenoopetitj, Eskasoni, Fort Folly, Glooscap, Indian Island, Micmac de Gespeg, Lennox Island, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, Membertou, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq, Miawpukek, Micmacs of Gesgapegiag, Millbrook, Pabineau, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Qalipu Mi’kmaq, Sipekne’katik, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q | Mi’gmaq, Mi’gmaw, Mi’gmawi’simg, Micmac, Miigmao, Restigouche | L’nui’simk, Míkmawísimk | Northern Micmac, Southern Micmac. Generally dialects are intelligible, but there are lexical, inflectional, word order, and spelling differences. |
mic | Mi’kmaq | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Maine : north near Fort Fairfield; Massachusetts: Boston; scattered elsewhere | 210 in United States (2015 census). 8,150 L1 speakers in Canada and the United States(Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,800 (Golla 2007) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians | Mi’gmaw, Mi’kmaw, Micmac, Miigmao, Restigouche | ||
pim | Powhatan | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Virginia: Tidewater | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker had either died or shifted to English by 1800 (Pereltsvaig 2017). Ethnic population: 3,000 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Pamunkey Indian Tribe | Virginia Algonkian, Virginia Algonquian | ||
wam | Wampanoag | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian | United States | Massachusetts: southeast | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last known speaker died at the end of the 19th century (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 4,000 (2006) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts | Massachusett, Massachusetts, Natick | Wôpanâak | |
aaq | Abenaki, Eastern | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki | United States | Maine: Androscoggin-Kennebec and Penobscot valleys | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Madeline Tower Shay, died in 1993 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 90 (2000 census). Total Abenaki in the United States | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Penobscot Nation | Abenaki, Alnombak, Alnôbak, Eastern Abnaki, Wawenock | Penobscot (Penawahpskewi), Caniba. | |
abe | Abenaki, Western | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki | Canada | Quebec province: Odanak Reserve on Saint Francois river | 10 in Canada (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 14 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Odanak, Première Nation des Abénakis de Wôlinak | Abenaki, Abenaqui, Alnombak, Saint Francis, Western Abnaki | Alnôbak | |
abe | Abenaki, Western | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki | United States | Vermont: north end of Lake Champlain | 4 in United States (2012 D. Stevens) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Alnombak, Alnôbak | ||
umu | Munsee | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware | Canada | Ontario province: Moraviantown Reserve | 4 in Canada (2009). Ethnic population: 400 (Kinkade 1991) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Delaware, Moravian of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware, Six Nations of the Grand River | Delaware, Ontario Delaware | None known. Reportedly similar to Unami [unm] in the United States. A member of macrolanguage Delaware [del]. | |
umu | Munsee | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware | United States | Scattered | No known L1 speakers in United States | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Delaware Nation, Stockbridge Munsee Community | Delaware, Munsee Delaware, Stockbridge-Munsee | None known. Similar to Unami [unm]. | |
unm | Unami | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware | United States | Oklahoma: Andarko, Bartlesville | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last known speaker, Edward Thompson, died in 2002. Ethnic population: 11,000 (2015) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians | Delaware, Lenape, Lenni-Lenape | Northern Unami, Southern Unami, Unalachtigo. A member of macrolanguage Delaware [del]. | |
nnt | Nanticoke | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Nanticoke-Conoy | United States | Delaware: south; Maryland: east | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Lydia Clark, died in the 1840s. Ethnic population: 400 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | |||
psy | Piscataway | Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Nanticoke-Conoy | United States | Maryland | No known L1 speakers. The last speakers probably died or shifted to other languages by the late 18th century (Mackie 2006) | 10 (Extinct) | Conoy | ||
sac | Meskwaki | Algic, Algonquian, Fox | United States | Iowa: Tama. Kansas and Nebraska: eastern border area (Mesquakie dialect): Oklahoma: central (Mesquakie dialect); Fox and Sac Reservation (Fox and Sac dialects) | 250 (Golla 2007). 200 Mesquakie in Iowa, more than 50 Sac and Fox in central Oklahoma, a few Nemaha Sauks on the Kansas-Nebraska border (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 760 Fox | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Sac & Fox Nation, Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri (Kansas and Nebraska), Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa | Mesquakie, Sac and Fox, Sauk-Fox | Fox, Sac (Sauk), Mesquakie. Kansas and Oklahoma groups closely related to Kickapoo [kic] of Oklahoma and Mexico. | |
kic | Kickapoo | Algic, Algonquian, Fox | Mexico | Coahuila de Zaragoza state: Nacimiento de Kikapú, 40 km northeast of Muzquiz | 450 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | Kicapoux, Kicapus, Kikabeeux, Kikapaux, Kikapú, Quicapause | ||
kic | Kickapoo | Algic, Algonquian, Fox | United States | Kansas: Horton northeast; Oklahoma: Jones and McCloud; Texas: Nuevo Nacimiento | 400 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 820 (2000 census). Total users in all countries: 850 | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma | Kikapoo, Kikapú | None known. Possibly intelligible with Meskwaki [sac]. | |
alq | Algonquin | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Quebec province: northwest of Ottawa, and Maniwaki; Ontario province: Golden Lake | 1,760 (2011 census), decreasing. 180 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 (1987 SIL) | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Algonquins of Barriere Lake, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Communauté anicinape de Kitcisakik, Conseil de la Première Nation Abitibiwinni, Dokis, Kebaowek, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Long Point, Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon, Nipissing, Timiskaming, Wahgoshig, Wolf Lake | Algonkin | Anicinàbemowin | Northern Algonquin, Southern Algonquin (Anishinaabemowin, Anishinàbemiwin, Nipissing). Northern Algonquin and Southern Algonquin varieties very different. |
ciw | Chippewa | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | United States | Michigan; Minnesota; North Dakota; Wisconsin | 5,000. Ethnic population: 104,000 (1990 census) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Bay Mills Indian Community, Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota | Minnesota Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Southwestern Ojibwa | Anishinaabemowin | Upper Michigan-Wisconsin Chippewa, Central Minnesota Chippewa, Red Lake Chippewa, Minnesota Border Chippewa. Turtle Mountain in North Dakota shares features with Central Minnesota. Red Lake includes Northwest Angle on shore of Lake of the Woods. Nett Lake on the Minnesota border is closely related to Lac la Croix (Rainy River Ojibwa of Northwestern Ojibwa [ojb]) in Ontario. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
ojc | Ojibwa, Central | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Ontario province: Lake Nipigon west to Lake Nipissing east | 8,000 (2007 SIL). All Ojibwa varieties in Canada: 17,900 (2016 census) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Batchewana, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, Brunswick House, Chapleau Ojibway, Flying Post, Garden River, Ginoogaming, Gull Bay, Long Lake, Magnetawan, Matachewan, Michipicoten, Nipissing, Pays Plat, Pic Mobert, Red Rock, Serpent River, Shawanaga, Temagami, Thessalon, Wahnapitae | Central Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwe | An area of transitional dialects. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. | |
ojg | Ojibwa, Eastern | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Ontario province: north of Lake Ontario and east of Georgian Bay. East of north-south line through Bruce Peninsula base (Rhodes 1976) | 25,900 (1998 census) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alderville, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Chippewas of Rama, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Magnetawan, Mississauga, Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Mississaugas of the Credit, Shawanaga, Wasauksing | Ojibway, Ojibwe | Jibwemwin, Nishnaabemwin | A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
ojb | Ojibwa, Northwestern | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Manitoba and Ontario provinces | 20,000 (2000 UBS) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Berens River, Big Grassy, Fort William, God’s Lake, Iskatewizaagegan, Lac Des Mille Lacs, Lac La Croix, Lac Seul, Little Grand Rapids, Martin Falls, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, Naotkamegwanning, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Northwest Angle, Obashkaandagaang, Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining, Ojibways of Onigaming, Pauingassi, Pikangikum, Pinaymootang, Poplar Hill, Poplar River, Rainy River, Seine River, Shoal Lake, Wabaseemoong, Wabauskang, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway, Weenusk, Whitesand | Northern Ojibwa, Ojibway, Ojibwe | Nakawēmowin | Berens River Ojibwa (Saulteaux), Lac Seul Ojibwa, Albany River Ojibwa, Lake of the Woods Ojibwa, Rainy River Ojibwa. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
ojs | Ojibwa, Severn | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Manitoba and Ontario provinces | 12,900 (2016 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Albany, Animakee Wa Zhing, Aroland, Bearskin Lake, Brunswick House, Cat Lake, Constance Lake, Day Star, Deer Lake, Eabametoong, Flying Post, Garden Hill, Kasabonika Lake, Kee-Way-Win, Kingfisher, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Lac Seul, Little Black Bear, Mattagami, McDowell Lake, Mishkeegogamang, Muskrat Dam Lake, Neskantaga, Nibinamik, North Caribou Lake, North Spirit Lake, Ojibway Nation of Saugeen, Red Sucker Lake, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, Slate Falls, St. Theresa Point, Wapekeka, Wasagamack, Wawakapewin, Webequie, Weenusk, Wunnumin | Anishinaabemowin, Cree, Northern Ojibwa, Oji-Cree, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Ojicree | ᐊᓂᐦᔑᓂᓃᒧᐏᐣ (Anishininiimowin) | Winisk River Ojibwa, Severn River Ojibwa. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
ojw | Ojibwa, Western | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan provinces; west from Lake Winnipeg | 10,000 (2002 W. Poser). Ethnic population: 60,000 (1997 SIL) | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aamjiwnaang, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead Ojibway, Buffalo Point, Cote, Couchiching, Cowessess, Dauphin River, Day Star, Eagle Lake, Ebb and Flow, Fishing Lake, Fort Alexander, George Gordon, Heart Lake, Henvey Inlet, Hollow Water, Kapawe’no, Keeseekoose, Keeseekoowenin, Kinistin Saulteaux, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, Muscowpetung, Muskoday, Muskowekwan, Nekaneet, O’Chiese, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Okanese, Pasqua, Peguis, Pheasant Rump Nakota, Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River Anishinabe, Sakimay, Sandy Bay, Sapotaweyak Cree, Saulteau, Saulteaux, Sawridge, Skownan, Sturgeon Lake, The Key, Tootinaowaziibeeng, War Lake, Waywayseecappo, White Bear, Yellow Quill | Nahkawēwin, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Plains Ojibway, Plains Ojibwe, Saulteau, Saulteaux, Saulteaux Ojibwe, Western Ojibwe | Anishnaubemowin, Nakawēmowin | A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
otw | Ottawa | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Ontario province: Lake Huron area islands, Manitoulin Island; Walople Island Reserve. West of a north south line through Bruce Peninsula (Rhodes 1976) | 150 in Canada (2016 census). Nishnaabemwin is an emergent language, fusion of Ottawa and Eastern Ojibwa [ojg], having a couple thousand speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 60,000. Total users in all countries: 7,360 | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Beausoleil, Caldwell, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point, Chippewas of Nawash, Chippewas of the Thames, M’Chigeeng, Mattagami, Nipissing, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Saugeen, Shawanaga, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning, Walpole Island, Wasauksing, Whitefish River, Wikwemikong, Zhiibaahaasing | Odawa, Ojibway, Ojibwe | Daawaamwin, Nishnaabemwin | A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji]. |
otw | Ottawa | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | United States | Michigan: near Sault Sainte Marie and elsewhere | 7,210 in United States (2010 census). 310 Ottawa, 6,900 Ojibwa. 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,910 (2000 census). 560 Ottawa, 8,350 Ojibwa | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan | Chippewa, Daawaamwin, Eastern Ojibwa, Nishnaabemwin, Odawa, Ojibwe | ||
pot | Potawatomi | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | Canada | Ontario province: Walpole Island Reserve | No known L1 speakers in Canada | 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Beausoleil, Caldwell, M’Chigeeng, Moose Deer Point, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Saugeen, Shawanaga, Walpole Island, Wasauksing, Wikwemikong | Neshnabémwen, Pottawottomi | ||
pot | Potawatomi | Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi | United States | Kansas; Michigan: southwest and north; Wisconsin: north; Oklahoma: central | 21 in United States, all users. L1 users: 10 in United States (2018 J. Neeley), increasing. 8 speakers in Wisconsin and 2 speakers in Kansas (2018 J. Neeley). L2 users: 11 (2018 J. Neeley). Ethnic population: 25,000 (1997 L. Buszard-Welcher). Total users in all countries: 21 (as L1: 10; as L2: 11) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Hannahville Indian Community, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (Michigan and Indiana), Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | Nishnabek, Pottawotomi | Bode’wadmi | |
lmz | Lumbee | Algic, Algonquian, Unclassified | United States | Maryland; North Carolina: south; South Carolina | Unattested | Croatan | |||
wiy | Wiyot | Algic, Ritwan | United States | California: northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Della Prince, died in 1962 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 450 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Wiyot Tribe | |||
yur | Yurok | Algic, Ritwan | United States | California: northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Archie Thompson, died in 2013 (2013 L. Romney). A few dozen semispeakers and passive speakers, middle-aged or older (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Big Lagoon Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Resighini Rancheria, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation | |||
cul | Culina | Arauan | Peru | Ucayali region: near Brazil border, upper Purus and Santa Rosa rivers | 420 in Peru (2007 census), increasing. Primarily monolingual. Ethnic population: 420 | 5 (Developing) | Kollina, Kulina, Kulino, Kulyna, Kurina, Madiha, Madihá, Madija | ||
dny | Dení | Arauan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indigena Camadeni and Terra Indigena Deni, between Purus and Juruá rivers, Upper Cunhua and Xiruã rivers | 740 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 880 (2006 FUNASA) | 5* (Developing) | Dani | Madiha | Inauini. Reportedly similar to Kulina [cul]. |
cul | Kulina | Arauan | Brazil | Acre and Amazonas states: Juruá and Purus rivers | 3,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,500 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,420 | 6b* (Threatened) | Corina, Culina, Kulyna, Kulína, Madihá, Madija | Madiha | Minor changes from Peruvian dialect. |
pad | Paumarí | Arauan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Purus river. 3 villages | 290 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 890 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Palmari, Purupurú | Paumarm (Pammari), Kurukuru (Curucuru), Uaiai. 3 inherently intelligible dialects. | |
swx | Suruahá | Arauan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Juruá, Jutaí and Purus rivers area | 140 (Moore 2006). 140 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2007) | 6a (Vigorous) | Indios do Coxodoá, Sorowaha, Suruwahá, Zuruahã | ||
jaa | Jamamadí | Arauan, Jamamadi | Brazil | Amazonas state: Jaruara; Lábrea municipality, 7 villages; Banawá river area; others scattered | 1,080 (Crevels 2012). 100 Banawá Yafí, 800 Jamamadí, 180 Jaruára (Crevels 2012). Banawa Yafi (Kitiya) mostly monolingual; 160 ethnic Jarawara, also mostly monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,160 (Crevels 2012). 100 Banawá Yafí, 880 Jamamadí, 180 Jaruára (Crevels 2012) | 4 (Educational) | Canamanti, Kanamanti, Kapaná, Madi, Yamadi, Yamamadí, Yamamandi | Bom Futuro, Jurua, Pauini, Mamoria (Mamori), Cuchudua (Maima), Tukurina, Jarawara (Jaruára, Yarawara), Banawá Yafí (Banauá, Banavá, Banawá, Jafí, Kitiya). Other groups called, Jamamadí, are reportedly more similar to Kulina [cul] or Dení [dny]. Tukurina dialect may be a separate language. | |
ayr | Aymara, Central | Aymaran, Aymara | Bolivia | La Paz, Oruro, and Potosí departments: west of eastern Andes | 998,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,464,100 | 6b (Threatened) | Aimara, Aymar aru | Aymar | Chilean Aymara is very similar to La Paz, Bolivia dialect. A member of macrolanguage Aymara [aym]. |
ayr | Aymara, Central | Aymaran, Aymara | Chile | Antofagasta, Arica and Parinacota, and Tarapacá regions: Iquique area, extreme north mountains | 19,000 in Chile (Fabre 2007). Ethnic population: 48,500 (2002). About half have some knowledge of the language (Crevels 2007) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Indigenous Peoples Law (No. 19.253)), Bilingual education programs in highland areas | Aimara | ||
ayr | Aymara, Central | Aymaran, Aymara | Peru | Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna regions: Lake Titicaca area | 443,000 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 443,000 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (1993, Constitution, Article 48) | Aimara, Aymara | Lupaca is the main literary dialect. | |
ayc | Aymara, Southern | Aymaran, Aymara | Peru | Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna regions: Lake Titicaca toward the ocean | 213,000 (2011 J. Leclerc) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (1993, Constitution, Article 48) | Aymar, Aymar aru | Important verb forms and vocabulary differences from Central Aymara [ayr]. Dialect intelligibility needs investigation in Tacna and Moquegua (Landerman 1982). A member of macrolanguage Aymara [aym]. | |
jqr | Jaqaru | Aymaran, Tupe | Peru | Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region | 740 (Crevels 2012). 730 Jaqaru and 9 Cauqui (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar) | 7 (Shifting) | Aru, Haq’aru, Haqaru, Haqearu | Cauqui (Cachuy, Kawki). Lexical similarity: 73% with Aymara [ayr], 79% with Cauqui dialect and Aymara. | |
kwi | Awa-Cuaiquer | Barbacoan, Northern | Colombia | Nariño department: Barbacoas area; Cuaiquer del Alto Albí, Cuambíyaslambi, Cumbal, Mallama, and Ricaurte reservations; Pacific slopes of Andes | 12,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,400 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 14,100 | 6b* (Threatened) | Awa, Awa Pit, Coaiquer, Cuaiquer, Kwaiker, Quaiquer, auapit, Înkal Awa | Awapit | None known. Distantly related to Chachi [cbi] and Colorado [cof]. |
kwi | Awa-Cuaiquer | Barbacoan, Northern | Ecuador | Carchi and Esmeraldas provinces: extreme north, Andes west slopes, Colombia-Ecuador border, Mira river area | 2,100 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012), decreasing. 1,000 monolinguals. Most monolinguals are women or children under age 16. Ethnic population: 3,130 (2012 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | Awa, Awa Pit, Awapit, Cuaiquer, Înkal Awa | ||
bpb | Barbacoas | Barbacoan, Northern | Colombia | Nariño department: Barbacoas coastal town area | Unattested | Barbácoa, Colima, Pasto | |||
cof | Colorado | Barbacoan, Southern | Ecuador | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province: provincial capital area | 1,870 (Crevels 2012). Some monolingual in remote communities. Ethnic population: 2,840 (2012 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | Tsachela, Tsachila, Tsafiki, Tsafiqui | None known. Reportedly lexically similar to Chachi [cbi] and Awa-Cuaiquer [kwi], but major differences between the languages in phonology, syntax and grammatical structure (2011 W. Largo). | |
cbi | Chachi | Barbacoan, Southern | Ecuador | Esmeraldas province: Cayapas river and tributaries (Canandé, Cojimíes, Onzole, Sucio, and others), north coastal jungle | 5,870 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 9,390 (2012 UNSD) | 6b* (Threatened) | Cayapa, Cha’ Palaachi, Cha’palaachi, Kayapa | Cha’Palaa | |
bor | Borôro | Bororoan | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval province | 2 in Bolivia (2004 S. Anonby), decreasing | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Boe, Boe Wadáru | ||
bor | Borôro | Bororoan | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Meruri, Sangradouro, Perigera | 1,390 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,390 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,392 | 6b (Threatened) | Boe, Eastern Bororo | Boe Wadáru | |
otu | Otuke | Bororoan | Brazil | Mato Grosso state | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1920s | 10 (Extinct) | Loushiru, Louxiru, Louxiur, Otuké, Otuque, Otuqui, Otuqué | Related dialects or languages: Covareca, Curuminaca, Coraveca (Curave), Curucaneca, and Tapii; all extinct. | |
umo | Umotína | Bororoan | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: along the Paraguay River | No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2012). The last speaker, Julá Paré, died in 2004 (2011 E. Vital). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Barbados, Omotina, Umutina | ||
kqq | Krenak | Botocudoan | Brazil | Minas Gerais state: between Conselheiro Pena and Resplendor towns; São Paulo state: small enclave; Doce river east bank | 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Aimorés, Borun, Botocudo, Botocudos, Crenac, Crenaque, Krenac, Krenak-Nakrehé, Nakrehé | ||
cad | Caddo | Caddoan | United States | Oklahoma: Caddo county | 25 (Golla 2007). No monolinguals (2000 B. Levy). Ethnic population: 45 (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Caddo Nation of Oklahoma | Caddoe, Hasí:nay, Hatsinai, Kado, Kadohadacho | None known. Related to Pawnee [paw], Kitsai [kii] and Wichita [wic]. | |
wic | Wichita | Caddoan, Northern Caddoan | United States | Oklahoma: Caddo county, Anadarko | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Doris Jean Lamar-McLemore, died in 2016 (2016 R. Poolaw). Ethnic population: 2,100 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita; Keechi; Waco; Tawakonie) | Waco, Tawakoni. Reportedly similar to Kitsai [kii] and Pawnee [paw]. | ||
kii | Kitsai | Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee | United States | Oklahoma: Caddo county, among Caddo [cad] language speakers | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1940 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1997 S. DeLancey) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita; Keechi; Waco; Tawakonie) | Kichai | None known. Reportedly more similar to Pawnee [paw] than to Wichita [wic]. | |
paw | Pawnee | Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee, Proto-Pawnee | United States | Oklahoma: north central | 10 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma | South Band, Skiri (Skidi). Reportedly similar to Arikara [ari], but not inherently intelligible with it. Kitsai [kii] is somewhat similar to Wichita [wic], but reportedly more similar to Pawnee. | ||
ari | Arikara | Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee, Proto-Pawnee | United States | North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation, mostly Parshall and White Shield | 10 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 94 (2000 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation | Arikaree, Arikari, Arikaris, Ree, Ris, Sáhniš | ||
jeb | Jebero | Cahuapanan | Peru | Loreto region: Alto Amazonas province, Jeberos district, between Marañon and Huallaga rivers | 30 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar) | 7 (Shifting) | Chebero, Shiwilu, Xebero, Xihuila | ||
cbt | Shawi | Cahuapanan | Peru | Loreto and San Martin regions: Cahuapanas, Paranapura, Shanusi, and Sillay rivers | 14,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21,400 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Balsapuertino, Cahuapa, Cahuapana, Campo Piyapi, Chahui, Chawi, Chayabita, Chayahuita, Chayawita, Chayhuita, Paranapura, Shayabit, Tsaawí, Tshaahui | Shahui | Chayahuita, Cahuapana. Not intelligible with Jebero [jeb]. |
car | Carib | Cariban | French Guiana | Northwest coast, along lower Mana and Maroni rivers east of Maroni river mouth, Iracoubo and Organabo areas between Kourou and Mana | 2,400 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalin’a, Kalinya, Kari’na, Kari’na auran, Kari’ña | Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib). | |
car | Carib | Cariban | Guyana | Barima-Waini and Pomeroon-Supenaam regions: Northwest, coastal river heads and coastal lowland forests | 480 in Guyana (1991). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 J. Forte). The ethnic group represents 6% of the Amerindians in Guyana | 6b* (Threatened) | Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’nja, Kari’nya, Kari’ña, Kariña, Karìna, Karìna auran | Murato (Myrato, Western Carib), Aretyry. | |
car | Carib | Cariban | Suriname | Coronie district: Welgelegen commune; Marowijne district: Albina and Galibi communes; Para district: Bigi Poika commune; Saramacca district: Calcutta commune; Sipaliwini district: Boven Coppename commune | 1,200 in Suriname (Carlin 2001). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Caribe, Cariña, Galibí, Kali’na, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kara’ibs, Kari’na, Kari’na auran, Kari’nja, Kari’nya, Kari’ña, Karìna, Maraworno | Murato (Myrato, Western Carib), Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib), Aretyry. | |
car | Carib | Cariban | Venezuela | Anzoátegui, Bolívar, and Monagas states: Orinoco river mouth area; Guyana border; some in Delta Amacuro state | 4,450 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 11,200 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 8,558 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’nja, Kari’ña, Kariña | Karìna auran | Tabajari, Murato (Myrato, Western Carib). Eastern dialect primarily in eastern Suriname and in French Guiana and Brazil; western dialect in central and western areas of Suriname and in Guyana and Venezuela. |
car | Galibi | Cariban | Brazil | Amapá state: Terra Indigena Galibi, São José dos Galibi village on Oiapoque river right bank, south of Saint Georges, between Morcego and Taparabu streams | 28 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 66 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Carib, Caribe, Cariña, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’na auran, Kari’ña, Maraworno, Marworno | Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib). | |
apy | Apalaí | Cariban, Central | Brazil | Pará state: Paru Leste river; some on Jarí and Citare rivers, 20 villages; a few in Amapá state | 450 (1993 SIL). 100 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Apalay, Aparaí, Arakwayu | ||
ciy | Chaima | Cariban, Central, Cumaná | Venezuela | Monagas state: south of Maturin; northeast border with Anzoátegui state; possibly also Sucre state | 63 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 4,080 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Chayma, Guaga-Tagare, Sayma, Warapiche | ||
cuo | Cumanagoto | Cariban, Central, Cumaná | Venezuela | Sucre state: east coastal region | No known L1 speakers (Campbell 1997). Probably extinct by late 20th century. Ethnic population: 550 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Cumanagota, Cumanogota, Cumaná, Kumanagoto, Kumaná | ||
mch | Maquiritari | Cariban, Central, Makiritare | Brazil | Roraima state: near Venezuela border, Terra Indígena Yanomami | 430 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 430 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Maiongong, Makiritare, Maquiritai, Maquiritare, Mayongong, Pawana, So’to, Ye’kuana, Yecuana, Yekuána, Yekwana | Cunuana, De’cuana (Wainungomo), Ihuruana, Maitsi, Mayongong (Ye’cuana, Yekuana). | |
mch | Maquiritari | Cariban, Central, Makiritare | Venezuela | Bolívar and Amazonas states: Brazilian border area on upper Auaris, Caura, Cuntinamo, Cunucunuma, Erebato, Matacuni, Padamo, mid-Paragua, and upper Ventuari rivers | 6,200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,520 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,630 | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Cunuana, De’cuana, De’kwana, De’kwana Carib, Maiongong, Maquiritai, Maquiritare, Pawana, Soto, Ye’cuana, Ye’kwana, Yekuana | Ye’kuana | |
pev | Pémono | Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Upper Majagua village, with Yabarana [yar] speakers | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker likely died in the mid-2000s (2000 M. Muller) | 10 (Extinct) | None known. Reportedly similar to Mapoyo [mcg] and Yabarana [yar]. | ||
tmz | Tamanaku | Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana | Venezuela | Amazonas state: north, near Mapoyo [mcg] and Yabarana [yar] language areas | No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Tamanaco, Tamañkú | None known. Reportedly similar to Eñepa [pbh]. | |
yar | Yabarana | Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Manapiare river basin, above San Juan de Manapiare | 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 320 (Crevels 2007) | 8a (Moribund) | Yauarana, Yavarana, Yawarana | Curasicana (Orechicano), Wokiare (Guaiquiare, Guayqueri, Uaiquiare). Reportedly similar to Mapoyo [mcg] and Pémono [pev]. | |
mcg | Mapoyo | Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana | Venezuela | Amazonas state: confluence of Orinoco and Toro rivers and downstream; Bolívar state: Palomo community and savanna between Caño Caripo north and Villacoa river south, near Caicara del Orinoco road to Puerto Ayacucho | 2 (2014), decreasing. A few semi-speakers left (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Mapayo, Mapoio, Mapoye, Mopoi, Nepoye, Wanai | None known. Reportedly similar to Yabarana [yar]. | |
way | Wayana | Cariban, Central, Wayana | Suriname | Marowijne district: upper Tapanahoni river; northwest of Trio [tri] language speakers | 450 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,740 | 5* (Developing) | Alukuyana, Ayana, Oayana, Oiana, Oyana, Roucouyenne, Uaiana, Upurui, Wajana | Wayâna | None known. Partially intelligible of Apalaí [apy]. |
kbb | Kaxuiâna | Cariban, Central, Wayana | Brazil | Pará state: Cachorro river, Chapéu, Maharuwanï, and Santidade villages; Paru D’Oeste river, 4 villages north of Missão Tiriyó; Trombetes river near junction with Mapuwera, Aldeia Kasipakuru and Araçá villages. Most among the Trió [tri]; a few among Hixkaryána [hix] | 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Caxuiana, Kachuana, Kashujana, Kashuyana, Katxuyana, Katxuyana-Xikuyana, Kaxuyana-Xikuyana, Kaxúyana, Warikiana, Warikyana | Pawiyana (Pawixi). | |
way | Wayana | Cariban, Central, Wayana | Brazil | Pará state: Parque Indígena do Tumucumaque, and Terra Indígena Rio Paru D’Este, mainly on Paru de Leste river | 290 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Moore 2006). Wayana and Aparai are registered as a single group of 420 members (1998) | 8a (Moribund) | Alukuyana, Aparaí, Oayana, Oiana, Oyana, Uaiana, Upurui, Waiana, Wayâna | Rucuyen (Roucouyenne), Urucuiana (Urucena). | |
way | Wayana | Cariban, Central, Wayana | French Guiana | Southwestern border area, along upper Maroni river | 1,000 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Alukuyana, Guayana, Oayana, Uaiana, Upurui | ||
sik | Sikiana | Cariban, Kashuyana | Brazil | Pará state: between Rio Cafuini and headwaters of the Turuna and Itapi, near the Suriname border | 33 in Brazil (1986 SIL). Total users in all countries: 45 | 8a (Moribund) | Chikena, Chiquena, Chiquiana, Shikiana, Sikiâna, Sikïiyana, Xikiyana, Xikujana | None known. Reportedly similar to Salumá [slj]. | |
sik | Sikiana | Cariban, Kashuyana | Suriname | Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu area on Sipaliwini river | 12 in Suriname (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 60 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Chikena, Sikiuyana, Sikiyana, Sikïiyana, Tshikiana | ||
mbc | Macushi | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Brazil | Roraima state; Contingo, Mau, Pium, Quino rivers | 15,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 23,400 (2006 FUNASA). Total users in all countries: 15,930 | 6b* (Threatened) | Macusi, Macuxi, Makuchi, Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teueia, Teweya | None known. Not intelligible with Pemon [aoc] or Patamona [pbc]. | |
aoc | Pemon | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Venezuela | Bolívar state: Gran Sabana and adjacent areas | 23,100 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 27,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 24,080 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4), Three dialects listed separately: Kamarakoto, Arekuna, and Taurepan | Pemong | Kamarakotos | Camaracoto (Kamarakoto), Taurepan (Taulipang, Taurepa, Taurepang), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Daigok, Jarecouna, Jaricuna, Kamaragakok, Pemon, Pemóng, Pishauco, Potsawugok, Purucoto). Marginally intelligible with Akawaio [ake] and Patamona [pbc]. Camaracoto dialect may be a distinct language. |
mbc | Macushi | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Guyana | Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: Southwest border area, Rupununi north savannahs, 20 small settlements up to Pakaraima mountain foothills | 930 in Guyana (2001 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 7,750 (Crevels 2007) | 7 (Shifting) | Macusi, Macussi, Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teueia, Teweya | ||
mbc | Macushi | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Venezuela | Bolívar state: southeast border area, Caroni river, west of Pan American highway | The number of Makushi speakers in Venezuela is not clear since 1992 Indigenous Census probably included them in the Pemon group (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 83 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teweya | ||
aoc | Pemon | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Brazil | Roraima state: Rio Branco, near Guyana border | 500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 580 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Kamarakotos, Pemong, Taulipáng, Taurepáng | Taulipang (Taurepa, Taurepan, Taurepang), Camaracota (Ipuricoto), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Jaricuna), Ingarikó (Ingaricó). | |
aoc | Pemon | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper | Guyana | Cuyuni-Mazaruni region: Paruima and Kaikan on upland savannah | 480 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 500 (Crevels 2007) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Kamarakotos, Pemong | Camaracoto, Taurepan (Taulipang, Taurepa, Taurepang), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Jaricuna). | |
pbc | Patamona | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Guyana | Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: west central, upland savanna in Pakaraima mountains, about 13 villages | 4,700 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte) | 6b* (Threatened) | Eremagok, Ingariko, Kapon | Reportedly similar to Macushi [mbc] but not inherently intelligible. Marginally intelligible of the Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc]. Reportedly most similar to Akawaio [ake], but vocabulary differences and language attitudes separate them. | |
ake | Akawaio | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Guyana | Cuyuni-Mazaruni region: Mazaruni river basin, north of Patamona | 4,500 in Guyana (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 5,850 | 6b* (Threatened) | Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawayo, Ingariko, Kapóng | Kapon | Reportedly similar to Macushi [mbc]; marginally intelligible with Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc]. |
ake | Akawaio | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Venezuela | Bolívar state: upper Kamarang river; Monagas state: near Delta Amacuro border | 180 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 250 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Acahuayo, Acawayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawayo, Kapon, Kapóng, Waicá, Waika | ||
ake | Ingarikó | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Brazil | Roraima state: Terra Indígena Raposa or Serra do Sol, near Cotingo river | 1,170 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,170 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawaio, Akawayo, Akwaio, Kapon, Kapóng, Patamona | ||
pbc | Patamona | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Brazil | Roraima state: Terra Indígena Raposa or Serra do Sol | Ethnic population: 87 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | |||
pbc | Patamona | Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong | Venezuela | Bolívar state: Guyana and Brazil east border area | Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) | 8a (Moribund) | Kapon | ||
atr | Waimiri-Atroarí | Cariban, North Amazonian, Yawaperí | Brazil | Amazonas state: border area with Roraima state on Alalau and Camanau, Jatapu, and Jauaperi rivers. 24 villages | 2,010 (2018 ISA) | 6a (Vigorous) | Atroahy, Atroahí, Atroarí, Atroaí, Atrowari, Atruahí, Ki’nya, Kinja, Kinja Iara, Kinã | Atruahi, Waimirí (Uaimirí, Wahmirí), Jawaperi (Yauaperi). | |
pbh | E’ñapa Woromaipu | Cariban, South Amazonian | Venezuela | Bolívar state: savannah and highland groups 240 km south of Caicara de Orinoco, west of Cuchivero river. 20 or more settlements | 4,180 (Crevels 2012). 2,480 monolinguals. Nearly all women monolingual; men fairly bilingual in Spanish [spa]. Ethnic population: 4,270 (2001 census) | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Abira, Eye, Eñapa, Eñepa, Mapoyo, Panare, Panari | E’ñepa | |
aap | Arára, Pará | Cariban, South Amazonian, Arara | Brazil | Pará: Laranjal and Cachoeira Seca | 340 (2010 I. Souza) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Arára Bravos | Ukarãngmã | None known. Reportedly most similar extant languages are Ikpeng [txi] and Bakairí [bkq]. |
txi | Ikpeng | Cariban, South Amazonian, Arara | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú park | 340 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 340 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Chicao, Tonore, Tunuli, Txicão, Txikân, Txikão | None known. Reportedly similar to Pará Arara [aap]. | |
bkq | Bakairí | Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: about 9 villages | 950 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 950 (1999 ISA) | 5* (Developing) | Bacairí | Kurâ | |
kui | Kuikúro-Kalapálo | Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí, Amonap | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park; 3 villages along Culuene river | 1,110 (Crevels 2012). 600 Kuikúro and 500 Kalapálo | 6b* (Threatened) | Apalakiri, Apalaquiri, Calapalu, Cuicuro, Cuicutl, Guicurú, Kalapalo, Kuikuru, Kurkuro | Mogareb, Matipú, Nahukwá, Kuikúro. Kuikúro and Kalapálo speak the same language, but are separate ethnically. | |
mzo | Matipuhy | Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí, Amonap | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park south, 2 villages | 130 (Crevels 2012). 10 Matipuhy and 120 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012). 100 Matipuhy and 130 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Mariape-Nahuqua, Matipu | Matipuhy, Nahukuá (Nafukwá, Nahukwa, Nahuqua, Nakukwa). | |
slj | Salumá | Cariban, Tiriyó | Brazil | Pará state: upper Anamu, Trombetas river source, along Suriname border | 240 (2000) | 8a (Moribund) | |||
cbd | Carijona | Cariban, Tiriyó, Karihona | Colombia | Guaviare department: Miraflores municipality southeast of Lake Espajo | 6 (Crevels 2007). 6 speakers near La Pedrera and a few more near Miraflores (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Carifuna, Carihona, Hianacoto, Hianacoto-Umaua, Hianakoto, Huaque, Kaliohona, Karihona, Karijona, Koto, Omagua, Tsahá, Umawa | None known. Possibly 2 separate languages, Hianacoto-Umaua and Carijona (1973 M. Durbin). The 2 groups had no contact for many years. | |
ako | Akurio | Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó | Suriname | Sipaliwini district: Trio villages Tëpu, Kwamalasamutu, and Palumeu on Tapanahoni and Sipaliwini rivers | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decade of the 2000s; 2 semi-speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Akoerio, Akuliyo, Akuri, Akurijo, Akuriyo, Oyaricoulet, Triometesem, Triometesen, Wama, Wayaricuri | None known. Related to, but not inherently intelligible with, Trió [tri]. | |
tri | Trió | Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó | Brazil | Pará state: mostly on west Paru river; also Terra Indígena Parque Tumucumaque, on Marapi and East Paru rivers | 1,160 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,160 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Tarona, Tarëno, Tiriyó, Tirió, Yawi | Pianokotó. | |
tri | Trió | Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó | Suriname | Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu on Sipaliwini river, Palumeu on Palumeu river, Tëpu on upper Tapanahoni river | 1,300 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,460 | 5 (Developing) | Tiriyó, Tirió | Tarëno ijomi | |
waw | Waiwai | Cariban, Waiwai | Suriname | Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu area, Sipaliwini river, among Trio [tri] language speakers | 10 in Suriname (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 80 (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Katuena | Tunayana. | |
hix | Hixkaryána | Cariban, Waiwai | Brazil | Pará and Amazonas states: upper Nhamunda river to Mapuera and Jatapu rivers | 600 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 630 (Crevels 2012) | 4 (Educational) | Chawiyana, Faruaru, Hichkaryana, Hishkariana, Hishkaryana, Hixkariana, Hyxkaryana, Kumiyana, Parucutu, Parukoto-Charuma, Sherewyana, Sokaka, Wabui, Xereu, Xerewyana | Reportedly similar to Waiwai [waw]. No dialectal variation. Some Hixkaryana who live among the Waiwai are called Sherewyana. | |
waw | Waiwai | Cariban, Waiwai | Brazil | Pará and Roraima states | 2,020 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 2,900 (2005 ISA). Total users in all countries: 2,230 | 5* (Developing) | Ouayeone, Tunayana-Waiwai, Uaieue, Wai Wai | UaiUai | Katawian (Cachuena, Catauian, Catawian, Karahawyana, Katawina, Katuena, Katwena, Parucutu, Parukutu, Tonayana, Tunayana). Voegelin and Voegelin (1977) treat Katawian as a separate language. |
waw | Waiwai | Cariban, Waiwai | Guyana | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: southwest, headwaters of Essequibo river | 200 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 240 (Crevels 2007) | 8a (Moribund) | Ouayeone, Parukota, Uaieue, Uaiuai, Wai Wai | Katawian (Katawina, Katwena). | |
jru | Japreria | Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria | Venezuela | Zulia state: north Sierra de Perija | 170 (2002 census). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 220 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Yapreria | None known. Not inherently intelligible with other Carib languages of the area (1973 M. Durbin). Lexical similarity: 60% with Yukpa [yup] (2009 W. Largo and J. Morales). | |
yup | Yukpa | Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria | Colombia | Cesar department: Augustín Codazzi municipality and municipalities north and south, Colombia-Venezuela border in Serranía de Perijá mountain range. Río Casacará dialect in Agustín Codassi municipality along Casacará river and Caño Iroka. Yukpa sur dialect, Becerril municipality | 3,000 in Colombia (2009 W. Largo). 600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,650 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,020 | 6b* (Threatened) | Carib Motilón, Japrería, Macoíta, Northern Motilone, Northern Motilón, Yuco, Yucpa, Yuko, Yukpa-Japería, Yupa | Yukpa | Río Casacará (Iroka), Río Maracas, Yukpa Sur (Caño Padilla-La Laguna), Coyaima. At least 5 extant dialects including 2 in Venezuela. Río Cascará and Río Maracas dialects are probably largest, and may be separate languages. Venezuela dialects seem more similar to Río Maracas. Unrelated to Barí [mot]. Lexical similarity: 60% with Japreria [jru] of Venezuela (2008 W. Largo). |
yup | Yukpa | Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria | Venezuela | Zulia state: Cesar region, north Sierra de Perijá, on the Colombia border, between Palmar river north and Tucuco river south | 3,020 in Venezuela (2007). 2,220 urban; 800 rural. Ethnic population: 7,520 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Macoíta, Manso, Northern Motilone, Northern Motilón, Yucpa, Yuko, Yukpa-Japería, Yupa | Atapshi (Yukpa Norte), Iroka, Pariri (Yukpa Central), Wasama, Yikta, Macoíta, Irapa (Yukpa Sur). | |
ite | Itene | Chapacuran, Itene | Bolivia | El Beni department: junction of Mamoré and Iténez rivers | 44 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 64 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 56 | 8a (Moribund) | Iteneo, Itenez, More | Itoreauhip. | |
ite | Itene | Chapacuran, Itene | Brazil | Rondônia state: Guajará-Mirim, Porto Velho | 12 in Brazil (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 30 (2002) | 8a (Moribund) | More | ||
trz | Torá | Chapacuran, Itene | Brazil | Amazonas state: lower Rio Marmelos tributary of Rio Madeira | No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 2000s. Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Tora, Toraz, Torerizes, Toré, Tura, Turá | ||
orw | Oro Win | Chapacuran, Wari | Brazil | Rondônia state: Pacaás-Novos river headwaters, a tributary of Mamoré river | 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 56 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Oto Towati | None known. Not intelligible of Tora [trz], Itene (More) [ite], and Pakaasnovos (Wari) [pav]. | |
pav | Pakaásnovos | Chapacuran, Wari | Brazil | Rondônia state: 7 villages | 2,720 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,720 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Jaru, Oro Wari, Orowari, Pacaas-Novos, Pacahanovo, Pacaás Novos, Pakaa Nova, Pakaanova, Pakaanovas, Uomo, Wari’ | ||
brn | Boruca | Chibchan, Chibchan A | Costa Rica | Puntarenas province: south coast between Golfito and Playa Bonita | No known L1 speakers (2010 D. Castro-Garcia). 3 semi-speakers (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 2,590 (2011 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Boruka, Borunca, Bronca, Brunca, Brunka, Burunca | ||
tfr | Teribe | Chibchan, Chibchan A | Costa Rica | Puntarenas province: near Boruca Reservation | No known L1 speakers in Costa Rica. Ethnic population: 1,270 (2011 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Naso, Terraba | ||
tfr | Teribe | Chibchan, Chibchan A | Panama | Bocas del Toro province: Changuinola city, along the Teribe river; Chiriquí | 3,300 in Panama (Adelaar 2007) | 5* (Developing) | Nortenyo, Quequexque, Terraba, Tiribi, Tirribi | Naso | |
sab | Buglere | Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc | Panama | Veraguas province: from highlands to Caribbean coast; Ngobe Bugle province: Kusapin, Muna, and Nurum districts | 18,000 (2012 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Bobota, Bofota, Bugle, Muoy, Murire, Nortenyo | Buglere | Sabanero (Veraguas Sabanero), Bokotá (Bocota, Bogota, Bukueta). |
gym | Ngäbere | Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc | Costa Rica | Puntarenas province | 2,840 in Costa Rica (2011 census). Ethnic population: 3,650 (2011 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Guaymí, Nove | ||
gym | Ngäbere | Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc | Panama | Bocas del Toro province: Bocas del Toro and Changuinola districts; Chiriquí province: western districts, Tole district in east; Ngobe Bugle province; western Veraguas province | 169,000 in Panama (2000 census). Total users in all countries: 171,840 | 5* (Developing) | Chiriqui, Guaymí, Ngobere, Ngäbe, Valiente | Ngäbere | Valiente, Eastern Guaymí (Chiriquí, Tolé). |
bzd | Bribri | Chibchan, Chibchan A, Viceitic | Costa Rica | Limón province: Talamanca cantón, along Lari, Telire, and Uren rivers; Puntarenas province: Buenos Aires cantón | 7,000 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 12,800 (2011 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Talamanca | Bribri | Salitre-Cabagra, Amubre-Katsi, Coroma. Reportedly most similar to, but unintelligible with Cabécar [cjp], Maleku Jaika [gut], and Teribe [tfr]. |
cjp | Cabécar | Chibchan, Chibchan A, Viceitic | Costa Rica | Cartago, Limón, Puntarenas, San José provinces: Turrialba region | 11,100 (2011 census). 2,000 monolinguals (2015 M. Porras). The only language in Costa Rica with monolingual speakers, mostly women (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 12,700 (2011 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Chirripó | Cabécar | Chirripó, Telire, Estrella, Ujarrás. |
pay | Pech | Chibchan, Chibchan B | Honduras | Colón department: near Caribbean coast; Olancho department: Dulce Nombre de Culmi and Catamacas municipalities | 990 (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 6,020 (2013 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Paya, Pesh, Seco | ||
cbg | Chimila | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian | Colombia | Cesar department: Valle du Par minicipality; La Guajira department: La Jagua del Pilar and Urumita municipalities; Magdalena department: lowlands south and west of Fundación | 350 (2009 T. Malone), increasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 (2009 T. Malone) | 6b (Threatened) | Caca Weranos, Chimile, Ette Ennaka, Ette Taara, San Jorge, Shimizya, Simiza | ||
kog | Kogi | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan | Colombia | La Guajira and Magdalena departments: north, east, and west slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | 9,910 (2004 DNP). Nearly all monolingual. Ethnic population: 9,910 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Cagaba, Coghui, Cogui, Kagaba, Kaggaba, Kawgian, Kogui | ||
arh | Arhuaco | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan, Southern and Eastern Arhuacan | Colombia | Cesar and Magdalena departments: northeast and southern slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | 8,000 (2009 P. Frank). 7,200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,800 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Arauco, Arhuac, Aruac, Aruaco, Auroguac, Bintucua, Bintuk, Bintukwa, Bíntuka, Bíntukua, Bítuncua, Ica, Ijca, Ijka, Ika, Ikan, Ike | Iku | |
mbp | Malayo | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan, Southern and Eastern Arhuacan, Guamaca-Atanque | Colombia | Cesar and La Guajira departments: south and east slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | 1,850 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,920 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Arosario, Arsario, Damana, Guamaca, Guamaka, Maracasero, Marocasero, Sancá, Sanja, Sanka, Wamaka, Wiwa | ||
mot | Barí | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian | Colombia | Cesar department: Chimichagua, La Gloria, and Pailitas municipalities; Norte de Santander department: Reserva Indígena Motilón-Barí and Resguardo Indígena Gabarra-Catalaura in Upper Catatumbo and Oro rivers and Serranía de los Motilones region | 3,500 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 3,620 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 5,020 | 6a* (Vigorous) | Bari, Barira, Cunausaya, Dobocubi, Motilone, Motilón | ||
mot | Barí | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian | Venezuela | Zulia state: Sierra de Perijá southern zone, to Yukpa territory north and Catatumbo river south | 1,520 in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Significant number are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,200 | 6b* (Threatened) | Bari, Motilone, Motilón | ||
tnd | Tunebo, Angosturas | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese | Colombia | Arauca department: headwaters and southern tributaries of Casanare river | 50. Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Uw Cuwa | None known. 71% intelligibility by Barro Negro [tbn] of Angosturas Tunebo. | |
tuf | Tunebo, Central | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese | Venezuela | Apure state: Paéz district, Urdaneta municipality, south of San Cristobal, on Arauca river, near Colombian border, east of Guahibo [guh] language area | No known L1 speakers in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Possibly extinct in Venezuela (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Tunebo, Uw Cuwa, Uwa-Tunebo | ||
tbn | Tunebo, Barro Negro | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese | Colombia | Arauca and Casanare departments: Barro Negro, San Lope (Casanare), and Tabías (Casanare), south of Tame Arauca; isolated in Andes foothills, eastern plains above Paz de Ariporo | 300 (1981 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) | 6b (Threatened) | Eastern Tunebo | None known. 62% intelligibility of Cobaría Tunebo [tuf]. | |
tuf | Tunebo, Central | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese | Colombia | Arauca and Boyacá departments: Calafita, Cobaría (Boyacá), Satocá, Tegría (Boyacá) on north slopes of Sierra Nevada de Cocuy; Santander department: Capitanejo and Carcasi municipalities | 2,500 in Colombia (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) | 5 (Developing) | Cobaría Tunebo, Lache, U’wa, Uwa-Tunebo | Uw Cuwa | |
tnb | Tunebo, Western | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese | Colombia | Norte de Santander and Santander departments: east of Floridablanca; some in Boyacá department | 700 (1998). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Aguas Blancas, U’wa | None known. Most divergent Tunebo language. | |
kvn | Kuna, Border | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna | Colombia | Antioquia department: north coast region near Panama isthmus, east and west banks of Gulf of Uraba; Chocó department: Arquía | 2,600 in Colombia (2012 SIL). Total users in all countries: 3,500 | 5* (Developing) | Caiman Nuevo, Colombia Cuna, Cuna, Paya Kuna, Paya-Pucuro, Tule | None known. Classification of Kuna uncertain; may be an isolate with some Chibchan features. | |
kvn | Kuna, Border | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna | Panama | Darién province: Paya and Pucuro villages | 900 in Panama (2012 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Caiman Nuevo, Colombia Cuna, Cuna, Guna, Kuna de la Frontera, Long Hair Cuna, Paya-Pucuro Kuna | ||
cuk | Kuna, San Blas | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna | Panama | Colón province: Guna Yala comarca, Metro Colón; Darién province; Emberá and Kuna Yala provinces; Panamá province: Metro Panama City | 57,100 (2000). 10,000 in Panama City, Colón, and on banana plantations (1991 SIL). Ethnic population: 80,500 (2011 census) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Law 88, 22 November 2010) | Cuna, Guna, San Blas Cuna, Tule Kaya | Duleigaiya | Bayano (Alto Bayano, Maje). |
gut | Maléku Jaíka | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Votic | Costa Rica | Alajuela province: Tonjibe and Margarita reservations; northern lowlands | 750 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,070 (2000) | 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Reforma del Subsistema de Educación Indígena N° 37801-MEP) | Guatuso, Malécu lhaíca | ||
rma | Rama | Chibchan, Chibchan B, Votic | Nicaragua | South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Rama Cay, 30-mile radius | 740 (2009 UNSD). Ethnic population: 4,190 (2005 census) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) | |||
qui | Quileute | Chimakuan | United States | Washington: Lower Hoh River and Quileute reservations on Pacific side of Olympic Peninsula | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1999 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Hoh Indian Tribe, Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation | Quillayute | Quileute, Hoh. | |
chh | Chinook | Chinookan | United States | Oregon: Warm Springs Reservation; Washington: Yakima Reservation | No known L1 speakers. The last known speakers died in 1930. Ethnic population: 140 (2000 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation | Lower Chinook, Shoalwater | Klatsop (Clatsop, Tlatsop), Shoalwater (Chinook Proper). | |
wac | Wasco-Wishram | Chinookan, Upper Chinookan | United States | Oregon: north central; Washington: south central | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Gladys Thompson, died in 2012 (2012 K. Foden-Vencil). Ethnic population: 750 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon | Columbia Chinook, Upper Chinook, Wasco, Wishram | Clackamas (Clackama), Kiksht, Multnomah, Kathlamet (Cathlamet). | |
cap | Chipaya | Chipaya-Uru | Bolivia | Oruro department: Atahuallpa province | 1,800 (Crevels 2012), increasing. 90 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,130 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Puquina | Chipaya | None known. May be Arawakan or distantly related to Mayan (Olson 1964). |
ure | Uru | Chipaya-Uru | Bolivia | La Paz department: Lake Titicaca, Desaguadero river area; Oruro department: Atahuallpa province | No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2012). Last speaker died in 2004 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Iru-Itu, Morato, Muratu, Uchumataqu | ||
noa | Woun Meu | Chocoan | Colombia | Chocó department: middle and lower San Juan river banks, especially north of Buenaventura; some in Valle del Cauca | 4,000 in Colombia (Aikhenvald 2007). Ethnic population: 8,180 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 10,800 | 5* (Developing) | Chocó, Noanama, Waumeo, Waun Meo, Waunana, Waunméu, Waunán, Woun Meo, Wounaan, Wounaan Meu | Woun Meu | |
noa | Woun Meu | Chocoan | Panama | Darién, Emberá, and Panamá provinces: southeast lowlands along Panama Bay | 6,800 in Panama (Adelaar 2007). Many monolinguals (Adelaar 2007) | 5* (Developing) | Chanco, Chocama, Noanama, Noenama, Nonama, Waumeo, Waun Meo, Waunana, Woun Meo, Wounaan, Wounaan Meu, Wounmeu | ||
emp | Emberá, Northern | Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá | Colombia | Antioquia and Chocó departments: Atrato river basin; also inland from Cabo Corrientes north to Jurado on Pacific coast | 49,700 in Colombia (2001 census). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Atrato, Cholo, Darién, Eberã, Eberã Bed’ea, Embena, Embera, Emperã, Epena, Eperã Pedea, Epérã Pedée, Panama Embera, Pede, Pede Epenã, Sambú | ||
emp | Emberá, Northern | Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá | Panama | Darién province: Chepigana district; Emberá province; Panamá province: Chepos and Chiman districts; lowland jungle along rivers, Gulf San Miguel area | 22,500 in Panama (2012 SIL). Total users in all countries: 72,200 | 5* (Developing) | Atrato, Chocó, Cholo, Darien, Darien Emberá, Ebera Bedea, Empera, Panama Embera | Embera | Related languages in order of closeness: Emberá-Catíoc[cto], Emberá-Baudó [bdc], Emberá-Tadó [tdc], Epena [sja], Emberá-Chamí [cmi], and Wounmeu [noa]. Panama and Colombia dialects are inherently intelligible. Northern Embera of the Upper Baudó area and downriver Emberá-Baudó are inherently intelligible. |
cto | Emberá-Catío | Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá | Colombia | Antioquia, Chocó, and Córdoba departments: Murri, San Jorge, San Pedro, and upper Sinu rivers | 15,000 in Colombia (1992 SIL). 13,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 15,040 | 6a* (Vigorous) | Catio, Catío Emberá, Embena, Embera, Emberá-Katío, Epena, Epẽrã, Eyabida, Katio, ẽbẽrã bed’ea–Katío | Ẽ́bẽra Katío | |
cto | Emberá-Catío | Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá | Panama | Darién province | 40 in Panama (1982 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Catío, Embena, Epera, Katio | ||
bdc | Emberá-Baudó | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Colombia | Chocó department: Baudó river basin and Pacific coastal rivers between Cabo Corrientes north towards Northern Embera language area | 5,000 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Baudó, Catrú, Embena, Embera, Epena | None known. Somewhat intelligible with Northern Emberá [emp] and Epena [sja]. | |
cmi | Emberá-Chamí | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Colombia | Antioquia, Caldas, Chocó, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca departments; includes Caramanta municipality | 5,510 (2001 DNP). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Chami, Chamí Emberá, Embena, Embera, Epena | ẽbẽra | |
tdc | Emberá-Tadó | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Colombia | Chocó department: upper San Juan region, and Parecito and Pared reservation near Certegüi; Risaralda department | 2,300 (2014 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Cholo, Embena, Embera, Epena, Katío, Êpêra | ||
sja | Epena | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Colombia | Cauca, Nariño, and Valle del Cauca departments: 2 separate areas on South Pacific coast | 3,500 in Colombia (2004 IMB), increasing. Total users in all countries: 3,552 | 4 (Educational) | Cholo, Embena, Embera, Emberá-Saija, Epená Saija, Saija, Southern Empera | Epéna Pedée | Basurudó. |
sja | Epena | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Ecuador | Esmeraldas province: Borbón town on Santiago river delta; northern Pacific coast | 52 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 510 (2012 UNSD) | 8a (Moribund) | Cholo, Emberá, Emberá Chami, Emberá del Sur, Emberá-Saija, Epená, Epená Saija, Epera Pedede, Epéna Pedée, Saija, Siapedie, Southern Embera, Southern Empera, Êpera | Basurudo. | |
sja | Epena | Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá | Panama | Panamá province: southeast low hills inland | 5* (Dispersed) | Cholo, Embera, Emberá-Saija, Epena Saija, Epéna Pedée, Saija, Southern Empera, Southern Epena | Basurudo. | ||
cht | Cholón | Cholonan | Peru | Huanuco and San Martin regions: Tingo María to Valle, Huallaga river valley | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 2000 (2000 M. Wise) | 10 (Extinct) | Seeptsa, Tinganeses | None known. Ruhlen classifies it as Andean; Adelaar as in Hibito-Cholon family. | |
hib | Hibito | Cholonan | Peru | Loreto region: Bobonaje river, Huayabamba tributary entering Huallaga west, Jelache tributary | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker probably survived into the 1970s (Loukotka 1968) | 10 (Extinct) | Chibito, Hivito, Ibito, Jibito, Xibita, Xibitoana, Zibito | ||
teh | Tehuelche | Chon | Argentina | Chubut province | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s or 1970s (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 10,600 (2004 INDEC) | 9 (Dormant) | Aoniken, Gunua-Kena, Gununa-Kena, Gününa Küne, Gününa Yajich, Inaquen, Tewelche | ||
ona | Ona | Chon, Island Chon | Argentina | Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur province: Patagonia | No known L1 speakers. The ethnic group disintegrated by early 20th century; last speakers died in the 1970s (Crevels 2007) | 10 (Extinct) | Aona, Choon, Selknam, Shelknam | ||
obi | Obispeño | Chumashan | United States | California: near Santa Barbara | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Rosario Cooper, died in 1917 (Golla 2011) | 9 (Dormant) | None known. Not inherently intelligible with other Chumash varieties. | ||
boi | Barbareño | Chumashan, Central Chumash | United States | California: near Santa Barbara | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007), but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker, Mary Yee, died in 1965 (2004 W. Poser) | 9 (Reawakening) | |||
inz | Ineseño | Chumashan, Central Chumash | United States | California: Santa Barbara area | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1965 | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation | Chumash, Chumasha Proper, Inezeño, Samala, Santa Inez, Santa Rosa, Ynezeño | ||
puy | Purisimeño | Chumashan, Central Chumash | United States | California: south, near Santa Barbara | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers probably died by 1900 | 9 (Dormant) | Chumash, Chumasha Proper, La Purisima, Purismeño, Purísima, Santa Rosa | None known. Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties. | |
veo | Ventureño | Chumashan, Central Chumash | United States | California: south near Santa Barbara | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died before 1950 (Golla 2011) | 9 (Dormant) | Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties. Had multiple dialects. | ||
crz | Cruzeño | Chumashan, Island Chumash | United States | California: Channel Islands off the coast from Santa Barbara | No known L1 speakers. All speakers relocated to mainland in early 19th century and probably extinct by early 20th century | 9 (Dormant) | Chumash, Chumasha Proper, Island Chumash, Island Chumashan, Isleño, Santa Rosa, Ysleño | Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties. Had multiple dialects. | |
coj | Cochimi | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman | Mexico | Baja California state: north of Loreto to north peninsula | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died by the 1970s (Mixco 1978). Ethnic population: 150 (Adelaar 2007). This may include Kumiai [dih] in La Huerta who call themselves Cochimí. Old Cochimí is extinct (Mixco 1978) | 9 (Dormant) | Cadegomeño, Cadegomo, Cochetimi, Cochima, Cochimtee, Cochimí, Didiu, Joaquín, Laimon, Laymon-Cochimi, Laymonem, San Francesco Saverio Mission, San Francisco Xavier de, San Javier, San Xavier, Viggé-Biaundo Mission | None known. Troike (1970) regards it as 2 distinct languages. | |
klb | Kiliwa | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman | Mexico | Baja California state: Agua Escondida, Arroyo León, La Parra southeast of Ensenada, south of the Paipai, Tipai, and Cocopa | 10 (Golla 2007). 29 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals (1993) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Kiliwi, Ko’lew, Quiligua | None known. Linguistically distinct from Paipai [ppi], Kumiai [dih], and Cocopa [coc] (Wares 1965). | |
coc | Cocopa | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California | Mexico | Baja California state; Sonora state: Mexicali and San Luis Río Colorado municipalities | 120 in Mexico (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 200 (1998). Total users in all countries: 490 | 7 (Shifting) | Cocopah, Cocopá, Cucapá, Cucupá, Kikimá, Kwikapá | Kuapá | |
coc | Cocopa | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California | United States | Arizona: lower Colorado river south of Yuma | 370 in United States (2015 census). 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 700 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cocopah Tribe of Arizona | Cocopah, Cucapá, Delta River Yuman, Kikima, Kuapá, Kwikapa | ||
dih | Kumiai | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California | Mexico | Baja California state: Cañon de los Encinos, Ja’áa, La Huerta de los Indios, Rancho Nejí, San Antonio Nécua, and San José de la Zorra; mountains southeast of Tecate, 60 km east of Ensenada | 290 in Mexico (2011 UNSD). No monolinguals (1993). Total users in all countries: 440 | 8a (Moribund) | Campo, Cochimí, Comeya, Cuchimí, Diegueno, Diegueño, Jamul Diegueño, Jamul Tiipay, Kamia, Kamiai, Kamiyahi, Kamiyai, Ki-Miai, Ko’al, Ku’ahl, Kumeyaai, Kumeyaay, Kumia, Kw’aal, Quemayá, Tiipay, Tipai’, Tipái, Tipéi | ||
dih | Kumiai | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California | United States | California: east of San Diego and some in Imperial Valley | 150 in United States (Golla 2007). 40–50 fluent speakers of Kumeyaay, 100 speakers of Tipai, a few elderly people speak Ipai (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Campo Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, Capitan Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California, Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, Inaja Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, Jamul Indian Village of California, La Posta Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, Manzanita Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, San Pasqual Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation | Campo, Diegueño, Digueño, Kamia, Kumeyaay, Tipai’ | Ipai, Tipai (Jamul Tiipay), Kumeyaay. | |
ppi | Paipai | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Pai | Mexico | Baja California state: Ensenada, south of Diegueño [dih] language area; Estado Valle de la Trinidad, La Palmita, Los Pocitos in Valle de la Trinidad, Rancho Aguascalientes, and Santa Catarina | 100 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund) | Akwa’ala, Jaspuy pai | ||
yuf | Havasupai-Walapai-Yavapai | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Pai | United States | Arizona: central and northwest. Walapai dialect: Grand Canyon south rim; Havasupai dialect: Grand Canyon bottom | 690 (2015 census). 145 Havasupai, 300 Walapai, 245 Yavapai (2015 census). Ethnic population: 3,860 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Including 570 Havasupai, 1,870 Walapai, 1,420 Yavapai (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe | Pai, Upland Yuman, Upper Colorado River Yuman | Havasupai, Walapai (Hualapai, Hualpai, Hwalbáy), Yavapai. 78%–98% intelligibility among dialects. Lexical similarity: 91%–95% among dialects. | |
mrc | Maricopa | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave | United States | Arizona: Phoenix area; associated with Pima [ood] language speakers on Gila River and Salt River reservations | 35 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 800 (Golla 2007). 160 in Arizona (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation | Cocomaricopa, Piipaash | None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Mohave [mov], 58% with Havasupai [yuf], 57% with Walapai [yuf] and Yavapai [yuf]. | |
yum | Quechan | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave | United States | California: Fort Yuma Reservation in southeast corner | 290 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation (Arizona and California) | Kechan, Kwtsan, Quecl, Yuma | None known. Reportedly similar to Maricopa [mrc] and Mohave [mov]. | |
mov | Mohave | Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave | United States | Arizona-California border: Fort Mohave and Colorado River reservations | 200 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (Arizona; California; Nevada) | Mojave, River Yuman, Upriver Yuman, Yuman | None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Maricopa [mrc], 63% with Walapai and Havasupai [yuf], 62% with Yavapai [yuf]. | |
csz | Coos | Coosan | United States | Oregon: south coast | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Martha Harney Johnson, died in 1972 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 150 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Lower Umpqua; and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | Hanis | ||
ale | Aleut | Eskimo-Aleut, Aleut | Russian Federation | Kamchatka krai: Komandor Islands, Bering island, Nikolskoye settlement | 5 in Russian Federation (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 200 (Dorais 2010) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Unangam tunnu, Unangan, Unangany, Unanghan | Beringov (Atkan, Bering). | |
ale | Aleut | Eskimo-Aleut, Aleut | United States | Alaskan peninsula, east Aleutian Islands, and Pribilofs (Eastern Aleut dialect); Aleutian chain, Atka island (Western Aleut dialect) | 150 in United States (Krauss 2007). Ethnic population: 2,300 (Dorais 2010). Total users in all countries: 155 | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove, King Salmon Tribe, Native Village of Akutan, Native Village of Atka, Native Village of Belkofski, Native Village of False Pass, Native Village of Nelson Lagoon, Native Village of Nikolski, Native Village of Unga, Ninilchik Village, Pauloff Harbor Village, Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands, Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village, Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska | Anangax, Unangax | Unangam tunnu | Eastern Aleut (Pribilof Aleut, Unalaskan), Western Aleut (Atka, Atkan, Attuan, Unangan, Unangany). |
esi | Inupiatun, North Alaskan | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | United States | Alaska: Norton Sound and Point Hope | All Inupiatun: 3,000, including [esk] (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,420 (2000 census). May include Northwest Alaska Inupiatun [esk]. All Inupiatun: 13,500 including [esk] (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Alatna Village, Atqasuk Village, Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, Kaktovik Village, Native Village of Ambler, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Native Village of Buckland, Native Village of Deering, Native Village of Kiana, Native Village of Kivalina, Native Village of Kobuk, Native Village of Kotzebue, Native Village of Noatak, Native Village of Nuiqsut, Native Village of Point Hope, Native Village of Point Lay, Native Village of Selawik, Native Village of Shungnak, Noorvik Native Community, Village of Anaktuvuk Pass, Village of Wainwright | Eskimo, Inupiak, Inupiat, North Alaskan Inuktitut, North Alaskan Inupiaq, North Alaskan Inupiat, North Alaskan Iñupiaq | North Slope Inupiaq, Anaktuvik Inupiaq, Kobuk Inupiaq, Kotzebue Inupiaq, Malimiutun Inupiaq, Point Barrow Inupiaq, Uummarmiutun. A member of macrolanguage Inupiaq [ipk]. | |
kal | Greenlandic | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | Denmark | Scattered | 7,000 in Denmark (2007 L. Toreby) | 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial language in Greenland (1978, Greenland Homerule Act No. 577, Article 9(1)) | Greenlandic Kalaallisut, Grønlandsk, Inuktitut, Kalaallisut | ||
kal | Greenlandic | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | Greenland | Widespread | 50,000 in Greenland (2007 I. Larsen). 3,000 East Greenlandic, 44,000 West Greenlandic, 800 North Greenlandic. Total users in all countries: 57,000 | 1 (National). Statutory national language (1978, Home Rule Act No. 577 of 29 November, Article 9.1) | Greenlandic Inuktitut, Grønlandsk | Kalaallisut | West Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), East Greenlandic (Tunumiit oraasiat), Thule Inuit (Avanersuarmiutut, North Greenlandic, “Polar Eskimo” (pej.), Polar Inuit). Dialects border on being different languages (1995 M. Krauss). |
ikt | Inuinnaqtun | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | Canada | Northwest Territories: Beaufort sea, Mackensie river mouth east into Nunavut; Victoria Island area, Kugluktuk, Umingmatok, Bathurst Inlet, and Iquluktuuttraq communities, east to King William Island, and Boothian and Melville peninsula settlements; Hudson Bay northwest coast | 1,020 (2016 census) | 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial working language in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Inuvik Native | Western Canada Inuktun, Western Canadian Inuit, Western Canadian Inuktitut | Inuinnaqtun, ᐃᓄᐃᓐᓇᖅᑐᓐ (Inuvialuktun) | Natsilingmiutut (Natsilik, Netsilik, Netsilik Inuit), Siglitun (Inuvialuktun, Siglit), Inuinnaqtun. The names of the sub-dialects of Inuinnaqtun are: Kangiryuarmiutun, Coppermine, Bathurst, and Cambridge. The names of the sub-dialects of Natsilingmiutut are: Natsilik, Arviligjuaq, and Utkuhikhalik. A member of macrolanguage Inuktitut [iku]. |
ike | Inuktitut, Eastern Canadian | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | Canada | Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, and Quebec provinces: Hudson Strait, east through Nunavut, southern Baffin Island; northern coastal settlements in Quebec, and along North Atlantic coast | 35,200 (2016 census) | 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial language in Nunavut Territory (1988, Inuit Language Protection Act, Chapter 17). Statutory provincial working language in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use | Canadian Inuit, Inuit, Inuit of Quebec, “Eastern Arctic Eskimo” (pej.), “Eastern Canadian Eskimo” (pej.) | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ (Inuktitut) | Quebec-Labrador Inuktitut (“Labrador Eskimo” (pej.), Labrador Inuktitut, Labrador Inuttitut, “Quebec Eskimo” (pej.), Rigolet Inuktitut, Tarramiut), Rigolet Inuktitut, Kivalliq, Baffin Inuktitut (Mittimatalik). A member of macrolanguage Inuktitut [iku]. |
esi | Inuktitut, North Alaskan | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | Canada | Northwest Territories: Mackenzie delta region, Aklavik and Inuvik areas | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aklavik | Inupiaq, Inupiat, North Alaskan Inupiat, “Eskimo” (pej.) | West Arctic Inupiatun (Bulkley Valley, Mackenzie Delta Inupiatun, Mackenzie Inupiatun, Western Iñupiaq), North Slope Inupiaq. | ||
esk | Inupiatun, Northwest Alaska | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq | United States | Alaska: Bering Strait, Kobuk and Noatak rivers, and Seward Peninsula | 5,580 (2010 census), decreasing. All Inuit languages: 75,000 out of 91,000 in the ethnic group (1995 M. Krauss). Census lists this as Eskimo. Ethnic population: All Inupiatun: 13,500 (includes [esi]) (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin), King Island Native Community, Native Village of Brevig Mission, Native Village of Council, Native Village of Diomede, Native Village of Koyuk, Native Village of Mary’s Igloo, Native Village of Shaktoolik, Native Village of Shishmaref, Native Village of Teller, Native Village of Unalakleet, Native Village of Wales, Native Village of White Mountain, Nome Eskimo Community, Village of Solomon | Eskimo, Inupiatun, Northwest Alaska Inupiat, Seward Peninsula Inupiaq | Seward Inupiaq, King Island Inupiaq, Bering Strait Inupiaq, Qawiaraq, Diomede Inupiaq, Wales Inupiaq. A member of macrolanguage Inupiaq [ipk]. | |
ess | Yupik, Central Siberian | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik | Russian Federation | Chukotka autonomous district: Bering Sea coast, Wrangel island; Providenie region, Chaplino, Novoe Chaplino, Provideniya, and Sireniki villages | 200 in Russian Federation (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 1,200 (Dorais 2010) | 7 (Shifting) | Asiatic Yupik, Bering Strait, Siberian Yupik, Yoit, Yuit, Yuitsky, Yuk | Aiwanat, Noohalit (Peekit), Wooteelit, Chaplino. | |
ynk | Yupik, Naukan | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik | Russian Federation | Chukotka autonomous district: Lavrentiya, Nunyamo, and Uelen villages | 60 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 450 (Dorais 2010) | 8a (Moribund) | Naukan, Naukanski, Nevuqaq | 60%–70% intelligibility of the Chaplino dialect of Central Siberian Yupik [ess]. | |
ess | Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik | United States | Alaska: Gambell, Savoonga on Saint Lawrence Island | 1,000 in United States (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Dorais 2010). Total users in all countries: 1,200 | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Gambell, Native Village of Savoonga | Bering Strait Yupik, Central Siberian Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island Eskimo, Siberian Yupik, Sivuqaghmiistun, Yoit, Yuit | Yupik | Chaplino. Chaplino and Naukan have 60%–70% mutual intelligibility. |
ysr | Yupik, Sirenik | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik | Russian Federation | Chukotka autonomous district: Chukot peninsula, Sireniki village | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Vyie, died in 1997 (Dorais 2010) | 10 (Extinct) | Old Sirenik, Sirenik, Sirenik Eskimo, Sirenikski, Vuteen | ||
esu | Yupik, Central | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik, Alaskan Yupik | United States | Alaska: Delta area, Nunivak Island, Unalakleet to Bristol Bay coast to Unalakleet on Norton Sound; inland along Kuskokwim, Nushagak, and Yukon rivers; Chevak (Cup’ik dialect) | 10,000 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 25,000 (Dorais 2010) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Akiachak Native Community, Akiak Native Community, Algaaciq Native Village (St. Mary’s), Asa’carsarmiut Tribe, Chevak Native Village, Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin), Chuloonawick Native Village, Curyung Tribal Council, Egegik Village, Ekwok Village, Emmonak Village, Holy Cross Village, Igiugig Village, Iqurmuit Traditional Council, Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council, Kokhanok Village, Levelock Village, Manokotak Village, Naknek Native Village, Native Village of Aleknagik, Native Village of Chuathbaluk (Russian Mission; Kuskokwim), Native Village of Eek, Native Village of Ekuk, Native Village of Elim, Native Village of Georgetown, Native Village of Goodnews Bay, Native Village of Hamilton, Native Village of Hooper Bay, Native Village of Kipnuk, Native Village of Kongiganak, Native Village of Kwigillingok, Native Village of Kwinhagak (Quinhagak), Native Village of Marshall (Fortuna Ledge), Native Village of Mekoryuk, Native Village of Napaimute, Native Village of Napakiak, Native Village of Napaskiak, Native Village of Nightmute, Native Village of Nunam Iqua, Native Village of Nunapitchuk, Native Village of Paimiut, Native Village of Pitka’s Point, Native Village of Saint Michael, Native Village of Scammon Bay, Native Village of Tuntutuliak, Native Village of Tununak, New Koliganek Village Council, New Stuyahok Village, Newhalen Village, Newtok Village, Nunakauyarmiut Tribe, Organized Village of Kwethluk, Orutsararmuit Native Village (Bethel), Oscarville Traditional Village, Pilot Station Traditional Village, Platinum Traditional Village, Portage Creek Village (Ohgsenakale), South Naknek Village, Stebbins Community Association, Traditional Village of Togiak, Tuluksak Native Community, Twin Hills Village, Umkumiute Native Village, Village of Alakanuk, Village of Aniak, Village of Atmautluak, Village of Bill Moore’s Slough, Village of Chefornak, Village of Clarks Point, Village of Crooked Creek, Village of Iliamna, Village of Kalskag, Village of Kotlik, Village of Lower Kalskag, Village of Ohogamiut, Village of Red Devil, Village of Sleetmute, Village of Stony River, Yupiit of Andreafski | Central Alaskan Yupik, Kuskokwim Eskimo | Nunivak Island, General Central Yupik, Hooper Bay-Chevak (Chevak Yupik, Hooper Bay-Chevak Yupik), Unaliq, Egegik. 3 quite distinct dialects. | |
ems | Yupik, Pacific Gulf | Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik, Alaskan Yupik | United States | Alaska: Prince William Sound area, Tatitlek, Chenega Bay, Cordova, a few in Valdez; Kenai peninsula southwest coast, Cook Inlet entrance, Nanwalek, Port Graham, and Seldovia | 200 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 3,500 (Dorais 2010) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Chignik Bay Tribal Council, Chignik Lake Village, Ivanoff Bay Village, Kaguyak Village, Native Village of Afognak, Native Village of Akhiok, Native Village of Chenega (Chanega), Native Village of Chignik Lagoon, Native Village of Eyak (Cordova), Native Village of Kanatak, Native Village of Karluk, Native Village of Larsen Bay, Native Village of Nanwalek (English Bay), Native Village of Ouzinkie, Native Village of Perryville, Native Village of Pilot Point, Native Village of Port Graham, Native Village of Port Heiden, Native Village of Port Lions, Native Village of Tatitlek, Ninilchik Village, Seldovia Village Tribe, Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, Tangirnaq Native Village, Ugashik Village, Village of Old Harbor | Aleut, Alutiiq, Chugach Eskimo, Koniag-Chugach, Pacific Yupik, South Alaska Eskimo, Sugcestun, Sugpiak Eskimo, Sugpiaq Eskimo, Suk | Sugpiaq | Chugach, Koniag. |
eya | Eyak | Eyak-Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Copper river mouth | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Marie Smith Jones, died in January 2008 (2008 BBC News). Ethnic population: 50 (1995 M. Krauss) | 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310) | |||
nav | Navajo | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean | United States | Arizona: northeast; Colorado; New Mexico: northwest; Utah: southeast | 167,000 (2015 census). 7,600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 266,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) | 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Navajo Nation (Arizona; New Mexico; Utah) | Diné, Navaho | Diné Bizaad, Naabeehó bizaad | |
apj | Apache, Jicarilla | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache | United States | New Mexico: Dulce area | 510 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,100 (Golla 2007). All Apache varieties: 13,270 (2000 census) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Jicarilla Apache Nation | Hikariya, Hoyero, Jicarilla Abáachi, Ollero | Abáachi mizaa | |
apk | Apache, Kiowa | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache | United States | Oklahoma: Caddo county | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 2008 (Morgan 2012). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Apache Tribe of Oklahoma | Na’isha, Plains Apache | ||
apl | Apache, Lipan | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache | United States | New Mexico: Mescalero Reservation | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (1981 R. W. Young) | 9 (Dormant) | Lipan | ||
apm | Apache, Mescalero-Chiricahua | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache | United States | New Mexico: Mescalero Reservation; Oklahoma: some Chiricahua at Fort Sill | 1,500 (Golla 2007). 1,500 Mescalero in New Mexico, 3 Chiricahua in Oklahoma (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: More than 3,000 Mescalero (Golla 2007). 175 Chiricawa, including 149 in New Mexico (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation | Ndee bizaa | Chiricahua (Aiaho, Chiricagua, Chishi), Mescalero (Faraones). Little dialectal variation between Chiricahua and Mescalero. Mostly a distinction in tribal identity (Golla 2007). | |
apw | Apache, Western | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache | United States | Arizona: several reservations east central | 14,000 (Golla 2007). 6,000 on San Carlos, 7,000 on Fort Apache Reservation (White Mountain Apache Tribe); smaller numbers at Tonto, Camp Verde, and Fort McDowell reservations (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 20,200 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona, White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation | Coyotero, Nnee biyáti’ | Ndee biyáti’ | Cibecue, San Carlos, Tonto, White Mountain. |
dgr | Dogrib | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Northwest Territories, between Great Slave lake and Great Bear lake. 6 communities: Bechoko, Whati (formerly Lac la Martre), Gameti, Wekweti, Detah, and Ndilo (a subcommunity of Yellowknife). Rae is center. Detah and Ndilo host the Weledeh dialect | 1,650 (2016 census). 250 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,220 (2018) | 6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted offical use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Dechi Laot’i, Dog Rib Rae, Gameti, Wha Ti, Yellowknives Dene | Flanc-de-chien, Thlingchadine | Tlicho | Weledeh, Central Dogrib. Detah-Ndilo dialect developed from intermarriage between Yellowknife Subdivision of the Dëne [chp] and Dogrib. Lexical similarity: 84% with Southern Slavey [xsl], 82% with Northern Slavey [scs]. |
aht | Ahtena | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state | 45 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Cheesh-Na Tribe, Chickaloon Native Village, Gulkana Village, Knik Tribe, Mentasta Traditional Council, Native Village of Cantwell, Native Village of Chitina, Native Village of Gakona, Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Tazlina | Ahtna, Atna, Atnakenaege’, Copper River, Mednovskiy | ||
bcr | Babine | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | British Columbia province: scattered. Bulkley river and Burns lake areas(Wetsuset’en dialect); Lake Babine and Takla Lake communities (Babine Proper dialect) | 430 (FPCC 2014). 295 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 fluent speakers and 100 passive speakers of Wetsuwet’en. 200 speakers of all degrees of fluency of Babine Proper (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,410 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Burns Lake, Hagwilget Village, Lake Babine, Nee-Tahi-Buhn, Skin Tyee, Takla Lake, Wet’suwet’en, Witset, Yekooche | Babine Carrier, Lake Babine, Nadot’en, Nat’oot’en, Northern Carrier | Nedut’en | Wetsuset’en (Babine-Witsuwit’en, Bulkley Lakes, Witsuwit’en), Babine Proper, Takla, Francois Lake. |
bea | Beaver | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | British Columbia and Alberta provinces: Chateh (Assumption) on Hay river, and Prophet river south of Fort Nelson | 160 (FPCC 2014). 450 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,560 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Beaver, Blueberry River, Doig River, Halfway River, Horse Lake, Prophet River, Saulteau, West Moberly | Castor, Dane-zaa, Dane-zaa Záágé, Danezaa, Dunne-za, Dunneza | Danezaa ZaageɁ (Danezaa Zaage) | |
clc | Chilcotin | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | British Columbia province: west of Williams Lake. 7 reserve communities: Alexandria, Anahim, Nemiah, Redstone, Stone, Toosey, Ulkatcho | 860 (FPCC 2014). 760 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,350 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alexis Creek, Tl’etinqox Government, Toosey, Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government, Yunesit’in Government | Nenqayni Ch’ih, Tzilkotin | Tŝinlhqot’in | |
ing | Degexit’an | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Anvik, Athapaskans, and Shageluk at Holy Cross, below Grayling on the Yukon river | 15 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 280 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Anvik Village, Shageluk Native Village, Village of Stony River | Deg Xit’an, “Ingalik” (pej.), “Ingalit” (pej.) | Deg Xinag | |
chp | Dene | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, southeastern Northwest Territories (Snowdrift and Fort Resolution), Fort Smith, Fort Chipewyan, Wolliston Post, Buffalo Narrows, Brochet, and some communities in Reindeer Lake | 10,700 (2016 census) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Athabasca Chipewyan, Barren Lands, Birch Narrows, Black Lake, Buffalo River Dene, Chipewyan Prairie, Clearwater River Dene, Cold Lake, Deninu K’ue, English River, Fond du Lac, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Hatchet Lake, K’atlodeeche, Lutsel K’e Dene, Northlands Denesuline, Salt River, Sayisi Dene, Smith’s Landing, Yellowknives Dene | Dëne Súline, “Chipewyan” (pej.) | Dënesųłıné | Yellowknife. |
gwi | Gwich’in | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Northwest Territories: Aklavik, Inuvik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson; Yukon Territory: Old Crow | 260 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,900 (Krauss 2007). Total users in all countries: 560 | 7 (Shifting). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gwichya Gwich’in, Inuvik Native, Tetlit Gwich’in, Vuntut Gwitchin | Kutchin, Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh | Dinju Zhuh K’yuu | Fort Yukon Gwich’in, Arctic Village Gwich’in, Western Canada Gwich’in (Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh), Arctic Red River. |
gwi | Gwich’in | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Arctic village, Birch Creek, Chalkyitsik, Circle, Fort Yukon, and Venetie; on Yukon river and tributaries | 300 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Krauss 2007) | 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Beaver Village, Birch Creek Tribe, Chalkyitsik Village, Circle Native Community, Native Village of Fort Yukon, Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (Arctic Village and Village of Venetie) | Dinju Zhuh K’yuu, Kutchin | Arctic Red River, Arctic Village Gwich’in, Fort Yukon Gwich’in, Western Canada Gwich’in (Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh). | |
haa | Han | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Yukon territory: Dawson City | 7 in Canada (Krauss 1997). Ethnic population: 300 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in | Dawson, Han-Kutchin, Hän, Moosehide, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in | ||
haa | Han | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Eagle; Yukon river near Alaska-Canada border | 12 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 50 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 19 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Eagle | Dawson, Han-Kutchin, Hän, Moosehide | Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in | |
hoi | Holikachuk | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Grayling village on lower Yukon river | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Wilson Deacon, died in 2012. Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Organized Village of Grayling (aka Holikachuk) | Innoko | None known. Reportedly similar to Koyukon [koy]. | |
koy | Koyukon | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Koyukuk and middle Yukon rivers | 65 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,300 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Allakaket Village, Beaver Village, Evansville Village (aka Bettles Field), Galena Village (aka Louden Village), Hughes Village, Huslia Village, Koyukuk Native Village, Manley Hot Springs Village, Native Village of Ruby, Native Village of Stevens, Native Village of Tanana, Nulato Village, Rampart Village, Village of Kaltag | Ten’a | Denaakk’e | Upper Koyukon, Central Koyukon, Lower Koyukon. Reportedly similar to Holikachuk [hoi]. |
kuu | Kuskokwim, Upper | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Upper Kuskokwim, McGrath, Nikolai, and Telida rivers | 40 (Golla 2007). 3 households (1997). Ethnic population: 160 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: McGrath Native Village, Nikolai Village, Takotna Village, Telida Village, Village of Stony River | Kolchan, McGrath Ingalik | ||
srs | Sarsi | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Alberta province: Calgary area | 80 (2016 census). A small number of semi-speakers and passive speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 600 (1977 SIL) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Tsuut’ina | Sarcee, Tsuu T’ina, Tsúùtínà | ||
sek | Sekani | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | British Columbia province: Beaver community of Prophet River, Fort McLeod, Iskut Tahltan community, Ware | 30 (FPCC 2014). 240 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,410 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: McLeod Lake, Tsay Keh Dene | Tsek’ehne, Tsek’hene | Tse’khene | |
tcb | Tanacross | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Dot Lake, Tanacross, Upper Tanana area, Healy Lake, and Tok | 60 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 220 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Healy Lake Village, Native Village of Tanacross, Village of Dot Lake | Nee’anděg’ | Healy Lake, Mansfield-Ketchumstuck. Little dialect variation. Mansfield-Ketchumstuck is most important politically and numerically. Reportedly most similar to Upper Tanana [tau], but with different tone systems. | |
tfn | Tanaina | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Cook Inlet and adjacent area | 90 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) | 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Eklutna Native Village, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Knik Tribe, Lime Village, Native Village of Tyonek, Ninilchik Village, Nondalton Village, Pedro Bay Village, Village of Red Devil, Village of Salamatoff, Village of Stony River | Dena’ina, Kinayskiy | Kenai Peninsula, Upper Inlet, Coastal-Inland, Stoney River. | |
taa | Tanana, Lower | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: Tanana river below Fairbanks, Minto, and Nenana | 15 (Krauss 2007). Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Minto, Nenana Native Association | Tanana, Tanana Athabaskan | Chena, Salcha-Goodpaster. | |
tau | Tanana, Upper | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | Canada | Yukon territory: Beaver Creek | 10 in Canada (Krauss 1997). Ethnic population: 40 (Krauss 1997) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: White River | Nee’aaneegn’ | ||
tau | Tanana, Upper | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan | United States | Alaska: upper Tanana river area, Northway, Tetlin, and Tok villages | 100 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 300 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 110 | 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Tetlin, Northway Village | Nee’aaneegn’ | Nabesna, Tetlin, Northway, Scottie Creek. | |
crx | Carrier | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Carrier | Canada | British Columbia province: Stuart and Trembleur lake area | 680 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 9,350 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Burns Lake, Cheslatta Carrier, Lheidli T’enneh, Lhoosk’uz Dene, Lhtako Dene, Nadleh Whuten, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Nazko, Saik’uz, Stellat’en, Takla Lake, Tl’azt’en, Toosey, Ulkatcho, Yekooche | Central Carrier, Dakelhne, Porteur, Takelne, Takulie | Dakelh | Necoslie, Pinchie, Tachie, Grand Rapids, Middle River, Portage. |
caf | Carrier, Southern | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Carrier | Canada | British Columbia province: west of Quesnel and south of Cheslatta lake, Anahim Lake-Ulkatcho, toward the Fraser river and tributaries | 500 (1987 SIL). 2,060 identified in 2001. Census does not separate Babine [bcr], Central Carrier [crx], and Southern Carrier. All Athapaskan L1 speakers in Canada 17,400 (2016 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Cheslatta, Prince George, Stoney Creek, Nautley, Stellaquo. Lexical similarity: 90% with Central Carrier [crx]. | ||
scs | Slavey, North | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Slavey-Hare | Canada | Northwest Territories: Mackenzie district, middle Mackenzie River from Fort Norman north, around Great Bear Lake; Colville Lake, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, and Tulita in Mackenzie Mountains; Yellowknife | 770 (2016 census). Bearlake dialect: 580; Hare dialect: 145; Mountain dialect: 100 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,950 (Golla 2007). Bearlake dialect: 1,070. Hare dialect: 710. Mountain dialect: 170 (Golla 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Behdzi Ahda’, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Nahanni Butte, Ross River, Tulita Dene, Yellowknives Dene | Dene, Dené, Esclave du Nord, Mackenzian, “Slave” (pej.), “Slavi” (pej.) | Satúotine Yatí | Hare, Bearlake, Mountain Slavey. North and South Slavey [xsl] form a chain of related varieties. A member of macrolanguage Slave [den]. |
xsl | Slavey, South | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Slavey-Hare | Canada | Alberta province: Hay River area and Steen River-May Creek watershed; British Columbia province: Fort Nelson-Snake river area; Northwest Territories: Mackenzie district, Great Slave Lake, upper Mackenzie River | 950 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,600 (1995 M. Krauss) | 7 (Shifting). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Acho Dene Koe, Deh Gáh Got’ie Dene, Dene Tha’, Fort Nelson, Jean Marie River, K’atlodeeche, Ka’a’gee Tu, Liidlii Kue, Pehdzeh Ki, Ross River, Sambaa K’e, West Point, Yellowknives Dene | Acha’otinne, Dene, Dene Tha’, Denetha, Dené, Esclave du Sud, Mackenzian, “Slave” (pej.), “Slavi” (pej.) | Deh Gáh Ghotie Zhatie | In North [scs] and South Slavey dialect continuum which includes Hare, Bear Lake, Mountain, South Slavey, northern Alberta Slavey and Fort Nelson Slavey. A member of macrolanguage Slave [den]. |
kkz | Kaska | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan | Canada | British Columbia province: Dease Lake, Fireside, Good Hope Lake, Lower Post, Muncho Lake; Yukon territory: Lower Post, Ross River, Watson Lake | 16 (FPCC 2014). 62 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 540 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Dease River, Kwadacha, Liard, Ross River | Caska, Eastern Nahane, Kaska Dena, Nahane, Nahani | Danezāgé’ | None known. High intelligibility of Tahltan [tht] and Sekani [sek]. |
tgx | Tagish | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan | Canada | Yukon territory: some at Carcross | No known L1 speakers. The last known fluent speaker, Lucy Wren, died in 2008. Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 1997) | 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carcross/Tagish, Kwanlin Dun | Dene K’e | ||
tht | Tahltan | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan | Canada | British Columbia province: Telegraph Creek, Iskut | 45 (FPCC 2014). 60 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,460 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Iskut, Tahltan | Nahanni, Tāltān | None known. Mutually intelligible of Kaska [kkz]. | |
ttm | Tutchone, Northern | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone | Canada | Yukon territory: Carmacks, Mayo-Stewart, Selkirk-Pelly, White River, and Whitehorse areas | 220 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nacho Nyak Dun, Little Salmon/Carmacks, Selkirk, White River | Selkirk, Tutchone du Nord | ||
tce | Tutchone, Southern | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone | Canada | Yukon territory: Aishihik, Burwash Landing, Champagne, Haines Junction, Kloo Lake, Klukshu, Lake Laberge, and Whitehorse settlements | 70 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aishihik, Champagne, Champagne and Aishihik, Kluane, Kwanlin Dun, Ta’an Kwach’an | Tutchone du Sud | ||
hup | Hupa | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan | United States | California: Hoopa Valley Reservation, northwest | 31, all users. L1 users: 1 (2015 Oregon Public Broadcasting), decreasing. L2 users: 30 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Hinton 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Blue Lake Rancheria, Hoopa Valley Tribe | Hoopa, Na:tinixwe Mixine:whe’ | Whilkut. | |
ktw | Kato | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan | United States | California: Laytonville Reservation northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s. A few have fragmentary memories of the language (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 92 (1982 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Cahto Indian Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation | Batem-Da-Kai-Ee, Cahto, Kai Po-Mo, Tlokeang | ||
mvb | Mattole | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan | United States | California: north | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1950s | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria | |||
wlk | Wailaki | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan | United States | California: north | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (2015 L. Stansberry) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California | Upper Eel River | ||
gce | Galice | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan | United States | Oregon: southwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Hoxie Simmons, died in 1963 (Mithun 1999) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | |||
ctc | Chetco | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tolowa-Chetco | United States | Oregon: south coast | No known L1 speakers. There were 4 known speakers in 1964 (Mithun 1999). The last first-language speaker died before 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 100 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | |||
tol | Tolowa | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tolowa-Chetco | United States | California: Smith River Rancheria, near Crescent City | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011), but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker may have died before 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Big Lagoon Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation | Smith River | ||
coq | Coquille | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tututni-Chasta Costa-Coquille | United States | Oregon: southwest | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in mid-1970s | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Coquille Indian Tribe | Chasta Costa, Ko’kwel, Miluk, Mishikhwutmetunee, Tutuni-Chasta Costa-Coquille, Upper Coquille | ||
tuu | Tututni | Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tututni-Chasta Costa-Coquille | United States | Oregon: southwest | 3 (2017) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | Lower Rogue River | Upper Coquille (Coquille, Flores Creek), Tututni, Euchre Creek, Chasta Costa (Shasta Costa). | |
tli | Tlingit | Eyak-Athabaskan, Tlingit | Canada | British Columbia province: Atlin; Yukon territory: Carcross, Teslin | 2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 400 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carcross/Tagish, Kwanlin Dun, Taku River Tlingit, Teslin Tlingit | Inland Tlingit, Kolosch, Kolosh, Thlinget, Tlinkit, Łingít | ||
tli | Tlingit | Eyak-Athabaskan, Tlingit | United States | Alaska: Carcross-Tagish inland, Ketchikan south to Yakutat north | 1,240 in United States (2015 census), decreasing. 500 fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1995 M. Krauss). Total users in all countries: 1,242 | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Angoon Community Association, Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan), Chilkoot Indian Association (Haines), Craig Community Association, Douglas Indian Association, Hoonah Indian Association, Ketchikan Indian Corporation, Klawock Cooperative Association, Organized Village of Kake, Organized Village of Saxman, Petersburg Indian Association, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Skagway Village, Wrangell Cooperative Association, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe | Kolosch, Kolosh, Thlinget, Tlinkit | Łingít | Northern Tlingit, Transitional Southern Tlingit, Sanya-Henya Tlingit, Tongass. |
cui | Cuiba | Guajiboan | Venezuela | Apure state: upper Capanaparo river area and Riecito tributary | 440 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Nearly all monolingual. Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4), The Amorua dialect of Cuiba [cui] is listed separately in the statute | Cuiva, Kuiva | Chiricoa, Amaruwa (Amorua), Masiguare, Siripu, Yarahuuraxi-Capanapara, Mella, Ptamo, Sicuane (Sicuari). | |
cui | Cuiba | Guajiboan | Colombia | Arauca department: Cravo Norte municipality; Casanare department: Betania, El Merey, Esmeralda, Mochuelo, San José de Ariporo, and Santa María on Capanaparo river and tributaries; Vichada department: Meta river south bank | 2,200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). 1,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,450 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,640 | 5* (Developing) | Cuiva, Hiwi, Kuiva, Maiben | Cuiba-Wámonae | Chiricoa, Masiware (Masiguare), Chiripo (Siripu, Wupiwi), Yarahuuraxi-Capanapara, Mayayero, Mochuelo-Casanare-Cuiba, Tampiwi (Mariposas), Amaruwa (Amorua). 8 dialects in Venezuela and Colombia. |
guo | Guayabero | Guajiboan | Colombia | Guaviare and Meta departments: upper Guaviare river | 1,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Cunimía, Jiw, Mítua, Mítus | ||
guh | Guahibo | Guajiboan, Guajibo | Colombia | Arauca, Casanare, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, and Vichada departments: plains region, border areas | 23,000 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). 9,200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 23,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 35,000 | 6a (Vigorous) | Goahibo, Goahiva, Guaigua, Guajibo, Guayba, Hiwi, Jive, Wahibo, Wahivo, “Sicuani” (pej.), “Sikuani” (pej.) | Hivi | Guahibo (Sikuani), Amorua (Rio Tomo Guahibo), Tigrero, Vichadeño. Guahiban languages may not be within Arawakan. |
guh | Guahibo | Guajiboan, Guajibo | Venezuela | Amazonas, Apure, and Bolívar states; Upper Orinoco and Meta rivers, Orinoco river from Caicaro de Orinoco | 12,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). 37% urban (2001 census). Ethnic population: 14,800 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Guajibo, Hivi, Hiwi, Jivi, Jiwi, Sikuani, Wahibo | ||
mbn | Macaguán | Guajiboan, Guajibo | Colombia | Arauca department: Puerto Rondon and Tame municipalities; Casanare department: Hato Corozal municipality; Casanare river, other scattered locations | 300 (Civallero 2008). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 440 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Agualinda Guahibo, Hitnü, Jitnu, Macaguane, Macaguane-Hitnu | None known. Unintelligible to other Guahibo variety speakers. | |
gob | Playero | Guajiboan, Guajibo | Colombia | Arauca department: Venezuela border, Arauca river banks from Arauca to Gaviotas Island | 150 in Colombia (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 350 | 6b (Threatened) | Guahibo Playero, Pepojivi, Rio Arauca Guahibo | None known. Low intelligibility of other Guahibo. | |
gob | Playero | Guajiboan, Guajibo | Venezuela | Apure state: western zone, to north of Arauca river and Colombian Pepojivi settlements | 200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Guahibo Playero, Pepojivi | ||
kbc | Kadiwéu | Guaykuruan, Guaykurú | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: Serra da Bodoquena area; 3 villages | 1,590 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,630 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a (Vigorous) | Cadiuéu, Caduvéo, Ediu-Adig, Ejiwajigi, Kadiweo, Mbaya-Guaikuru | ||
moc | Mocoví | Guaykuruan, Southern | Argentina | Chaco and Santa Fe provinces | 2,780 (Crevels 2012). A few elderly monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,800 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Mbocobí, Mocobí, Mokovi | ||
plg | Pilagá | Guaykuruan, Southern | Argentina | Chaco province; Formosa province: Bermejo and Pilcomayo river valleys; Salta province | 3,490 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,470 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Pilaca | Toba-Pilagá (Sombrero Negro), Chaco Pilagá. Intelligibility between dialects needs investigation. | |
tob | Toba | Guaykuruan, Southern | Argentina | Chaco province: Bermejito, Castelli, Fontana, La Leonesa, Las Palmas, Miraflores, Pampa del Indio, Pcia, Resistencia, Roca, Saenz Peña, San Martín, Tres Isletas; Corrientes province; Formosa province: El Colorado, Misión Laishí, San Carlos; Santa Fe province: Rosario | 30,400 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 69,500 (2004 INDEC). Total users in all countries: 31,580 | 6b (Threatened) | Chaco Sur, Namqom, Qoml’ek, Toba Qom, Toba Sur | Qom | Southeast Toba, Northern Toba, Toba Sur, Toba-Pilagá (Toba Sombrero negro, Toba del Oeste). |
tob | Toba | Guaykuruan, Southern | Bolivia | Tarija department: Pilmacayo river, between Villa Montes and Paraguay border | No known L1 speakers in Bolivia. The Toba speakers were pushed out of Bolivia to neighboring countries by 1936 (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Namqom, Qom, Qoml’ek | ||
tob | Toba Qom | Guaykuruan, Southern | Paraguay | San Pedro department: Boquerón-Arasapety and Urukuy-Las Palmas; Presidente Hayes department: Cerrito-Cerriteño, Cerrito-Río Verde, Cerrito-Rosarino, Naiñec, and San José | 1,180 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Emok-Lik, Namqom, Qom, Qom-Lik, Qoml’ek, Takshika, Toba-Qom | ||
hdn | Haida, Northern | Haida | Canada | British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Masset village | 2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 4,550 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 6 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Old Massett Village Council | Masset | Xaad Kil | None known. Borderline inherent intelligibility with Southern Haida [hax]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai]. |
hdn | Haida, Northern | Haida | United States | Alaska: Craig, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Ketchikan, and Prince of Wales island south tip; panhandle south tip | 4 in United States (2017). Ethnic population: 130 (Golla 2007). 600 (1995 M. Krauss) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310) | Xaad Kil, Xaat Kíl | ||
hax | Haida, Southern | Haida | Canada | British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Skidegate | 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Skidegate | Xaaydaa Kil | Skidegate, Masset. Borderline intelligibility with Northern Haida [hdn]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai]. | |
amr | Amarakaeri | Harákmbut | Peru | Madre de Dios region: Madre de Dios and Colorado rivers | 1,910 (2007 census). Includes Huachipaeri [hug]. Ethnic population: 2,090 (2013 Ministerio de Educación). Includes Huachipaeri [hug] | 6b* (Threatened) | Amaracaire, Amarakaire, Arakmbut, Arakmbut Háte, Harakmbut, Haté, Kareneri, Kochimberi, Küpondirideri, Wakitaneri, Wintaperi, “Mashco” (pej.) | aratbuten hua’a | Kisambaeri. |
hug | Huachipaeri | Harákmbut | Peru | Cusco region: Keros and upper Madre de Dios rivers | 310 (2000). Ethnic population: 2,090 (2013 Ministerio de Educación). Includes Amarakaeri [amr] | 6b (Threatened) | Huachipaire, Wachipaeri, Wacipaire, “Mashco” (pej.) | Huachipaire, Sapiteri, Toyeri (Toyoeri, Tuyuneri), Arasairi (Arasa, Arasaeri, Arasaire, Araza, Arazaire, Careneri). Reportedly similar to Amarakaeri [amr]. Sapiteri integrating with Amarakaeri. Toyeri is similar to Sapiteri. Some Kisambaeri (Amarakaeri dialect) integrated with the Toyeri and others with Sapiteri. Manuquiari may be a subgroup of Toyeri or Huachipaeri. Pukirieri may be a subgroup of Toyeri or Arasairi. Arasairi is distinct from Amarakaeri or Huachipaeri; similar to Sapiteri. | |
hve | Huave, San Dionisio del Mar | Huavean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, San Dionisio del Mar; southeast coast | 2,550 (2005 census). 1 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Huave del Este | Ombeyajts | None known. 98% intelligibility of Santa María del Mar Huave [hvv], 88% of San Mateo del Mar Huave [huv]. |
hue | Huave, San Francisco del Mar | Huavean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, old and new San Francisco del Mar; southeast coast | 620 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 3,900 (1990 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Huave del Este | Ombeyajts | None known. 38% intelligibility of San Mateo del Mar Huave [huv]. Most divergent variety of Huave. Only fishermen tested, who were familiar with other varieties. |
huv | Huave, San Mateo del Mar | Huavean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Mateo del Mar; southeast coast | 11,000 (2005 census). 1,550 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Huave del Oeste | Ombeayiüts | None known. Very limited intelligibility of other Huave varieties; 88% of San Dionisio del Mar [hve]. |
hvv | Huave, Santa María del Mar | Huavean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santa María del Mar; southeast coast | 500 (1993 SIL) | 7 (Shifting) | Huave del Oeste, Ombeayiüts | None known. Very limited intelligibility of other Huave, although most similar to San Dionisio [hve]. | |
chr | Cherokee | Iroquoian | United States | Oklahoma: Cherokee Reservation; North Carolina: Great Smokey Mountains area | 1,520 (2018 Cherokee Nation Tribal Survey). Spoken by 1,200 of the 124,000 member Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, by 217 of the 8,600 members of the Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, by 101 of the 8,000 members of the United Keetoowah Band of Oklahoma and Arkansas. 130 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 376,000 (2018 Cherokee Nation Tribal Survey) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma | Aniyunwiya, Tslagi | Tsalagi, ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎯᏍᏗ (Tsalagi Gawonihisdi) | Elati (Eastern Cherokee, Lower Cherokee, Underhill Cherokee), Keetoowah (Kituhwa, Middle Cherokee), Otali (Overhill Cherokee, Upper Cherokee, Western Cherokee), Overhill-Middle Cherokee. |
cay | Cayuga | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | Canada | Ontario province: Grand River, Six Nations Reserve | 40 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Yamamoto 2007). Total users in all countries: 46 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Lower Cayuga, Six Nations of the Grand River, Upper Cayuga | Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ | ||
cay | Cayuga | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | United States | New York: Cattaraugus Reservation | 6 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 45 (2000 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cayuga Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation | Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ | ||
ono | Onondaga | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | Canada | Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve | 40 in Canada (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 52 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bearfoot Onondaga, Onondaga Clear Sky, Six Nations of the Grand River | Onandaga, Ongwehonhwe | Onoñda’géga’ | |
ono | Onondaga | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | United States | New York: south of Syracuse | 12 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Onondaga Nation | Onandaga, Ongwehonhwe, Onoñda’géga’ | ||
see | Seneca | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | Canada | Ontario: Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford | No known L1 speakers in Canada. Ethnic population: 900 (2013) | 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Konadaha Seneca, Niharondasa Seneca, Six Nations of the Grand River | Onödowá’ga: | ||
see | Seneca | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock | United States | New York: Allegheny, Cattaraugus, and Tonawanda reservations | 100 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 900 (2000 census). 6,240 (1997 W. Chafe) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca, Niharondasa Seneca | Onödowá’ga: | ||
moh | Mohawk | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida | Canada | Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve, Tyendinaga Reserve on Bay of Quinte near Kingston, and a small settlement at Wahta Mohawk Territory east of Georgian Bay; Quebec province: Caughnawaga and Oka near Montreal | 990 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 24,000 (1999 SIL). Total users in all countries: 3,040 (as L1: 2,940; as L2: 100) | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bay of Quinte Mohawk, Lower Mohawk, Mohawks of Akwesasne, Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke, Mohawks of Kanesatake, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Six Nations of the Grand River, Upper Mohawk, Wahta Mohawk, Walker Mohawk | Kanien’kehaka | Kanien’kéha | |
moh | Mohawk | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida | United States | New York: Saint Regis Reservation, north | 2,050 in United States, all users. L1 users: 1,950 in United States (2015 census). L2 users: 100 (2011 M. Mithun). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1999 SIL) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe | Kanien’kéha, Kanienkehaka | ||
one | Oneida | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida | Canada | Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve | 55 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Golla 2007). On Thames River near London, Ontario. Total users in all countries: 67 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Oneida, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Six Nations of the Grand River | |||
one | Oneida | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida | United States | New York: central; Wisconsin: east | 12 in United States (Golla 2007). No reliable estimates for number of speakers in New York state (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 11,000 (Golla 2007). At Green Bay, Wisconsin | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Oneida Nation of New York, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin | |||
wya | Wyandot | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Huronian, Huron-Petun | Canada | Quebec province: Wendake community | No known L1 speakers in Canada. The last speakers survived into the 1960s | 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nation Huronne Wendat | Wendat | ||
wya | Wyandot | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Huronian, Huron-Petun | United States | Oklahoma: Wyandotte, northeast | No known L1 speakers in United States, but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker died about 1960 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,600 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: none known | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Wyandotte Nation | Wendat, Wyandotte, Wyendat | Huron, Wyandot. | |
ntw | Nottoway | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway | United States | Virginia: Southampton county | No known L1 speakers. The last known speaker, Edith Turner, died in 1838 | 9 (Dormant) | |||
tus | Tuscarora | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway | Canada | Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve | No known L1 speakers in Canada. The last speaker in Canada, Helen Salter, died in December 1995 (Skutnabb-Kangas 2000) | 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Six Nations of the Grand River, Tuscarora | |||
tus | Tuscarora | Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway | United States | New York: Tuscarora Reservation near Niagara Falls; North Carolina: east | 2 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,200 (1997 M. Mithun) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Tuscarora Nation of New York | Skarohreh | Ska:rù:rę’ | |
ark | Arikapú | Jabutian | Brazil | Rondônia state; Rio Branco headwaters, Guaporé tributary | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into the 2010s. Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Aricapú, Mashubi, Maxubí | ||
jbt | Jabutí | Jabutian | Brazil | Rondônia state: Rio Branco Post | 40 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Djeoromitxí, Jabotí, Jeoromitxí, Quipiu, Yabutí | ||
acs | Acroá | Jean, Central | Brazil | Bahia state | No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Coroá | ||
xkr | Xakriabá | Jean, Central | Brazil | Minas Gerais state | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in latter 19th century. Ethnic population: 7,670 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Chakriaba, Chicriaba, Chicriabá, Chikriaba, Shacriaba, Shakriabá, Shicriaba, Shicriabá, Xacriabá, Xikriabá | ||
xav | Xavánte | Jean, Central | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: 6 noncontiguous reservations. 80 villages | 19,000 (2010 census). 7,000 monolinguals | 4 (Educational) | A’uwe Uptabi, A’we, Akuên, Akwen, Awen, Chavante, Crisca, Pusciti, Shavante, Tapacua | A’uwẽ | |
xer | Xerénte | Jean, Central | Brazil | Tocantins state: between Rio do Sono and Rio Tocantins | 2,570 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,570 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Acuen, Akwen, Akwẽ-Xerente, Sherenté | Akwẽ | |
apn | Apinayé | Jean, Northern | Brazil | Tocantins and Maranhão states, near Tocantinopolis; 6 villages | 1,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,530 (2006 FUNASA) | 5* (Developing) | Afotigé, Aogé, Apinagé, Apinaié, Apinajé, Otogé, Oupinagee, Pinagé, Pinaré, Timbira Ocidentais, Uhitische, Utinsche, Western Timbira | Apinayé | |
txu | Kayapó | Jean, Northern | Brazil | Mato Grosso and Pará states: Xingú Park, both sides of Xingú river, west up to the Iriri and tributaries; west bank to Fresco and Zinho rivers; 14 villages | 7,270 (Crevels 2012). 19 communities in regular contact with outsiders; also 3–4 isolated Kayapó groups of 30–100 people (Crevels 2007). 3,950 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,270 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Cayapo, Kokraimoro, Mebêngokrê, Put Karot | Xikrin (Diore, Xukru), Kararaó, Kayapó-Kradaú. Dialects only slightly different from village names. | |
kre | Panará | Jean, Northern | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Parque Indígena do Xingú; Pará state: Terra Indígena Panará, on Iriri river | 375 (2008 SIL). Ethnic population: 380 | 5* (Developing) | Indios Gigantes, Kreen Akarore, Kren Akarore, Krenakarore, Krenakore, Krenhakarore | Not a dialect of Kayapó [txu]; possibly more similar to Canela [ram]. | |
suy | Suyá | Jean, Northern | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, headwaters of Rio Culuene; Pará state: Terra Indígena Capoto or Jarina reservation, Kayapó villages (2002 ISA) | 410 (Crevels 2012). 350 Suya (main dialect); 58 Tapayúna (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 410 (Crevels 2012). 350 Suya (main dialect); 58 Tapayúna (Crevels 2012). All Tapayuna speak their native language (Crevels 2007) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Kisêdjê, Mẽkisêdjê, Suiá | Tapayúna (Beiço de Pau), Yaruma (Jarumá, Waiku). | |
ram | Canela | Jean, Northern, Timbira | Brazil | Maranhão state | 2,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2006 FUNASA) | 5* (Developing) | Kanela | Canela | Apâniekra (Apânhecra, Apânjekra, Apânyekra, Canela Apanyekrá, Kanela Apanyekra), Ramkokamekra (Canela Ramkokamekrá, Kanela-Ramkokamekrá). |
gvp | Gavião, Pará | Jean, Northern, Timbira | Brazil | Pará state: Kaikoture near Maraba; possibly in original locations in Maranhão state | 970 (Crevels 2012). 480 Gavião Perkatêjê and 490 Pukobjê (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 970 (2006 ISA). 480 Parakatêjê and 470 Pukobjê (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Gavião Perkatêjê, Gavião do Mãe Maria, Gavião do Pará, Parakatêjê, Perkatêjê, Pukobjê | None known. Related to Krinkati-Timbira [xri], Canela [ram], and Krahô [xra]. | |
xra | Krahô | Jean, Northern, Timbira | Brazil | Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages | 2,180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Craho, Craô, Kraô, Mehim | None known. Different from Canela [ram], but may be able to use literature adapted from Canela. Lexical similarity: high with Apinaye [apn]. | |
xre | Kreye | Jean, Northern, Timbira | Brazil | Maranhão and Pará states | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s. Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Crange, Crenge, Crenye, Creye, Krem-Ye, Kren-Yê, Tage, Taze | ||
xri | Krikati-Timbira | Jean, Northern, Timbira | Brazil | Maranhão state: Amarante municipality, Governador village | 680 (2005 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 680 (2005 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Krikati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Timbira | Krinkati (Karakati), Timbira. Krikati and Timbira are separate ethnic groups speaking related dialects. | |
xok | Xokleng | Jean, Southern | Brazil | Santa Catarina state: Itajaí river tributary | 100 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 890 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Aweikoma, Aweikoma-Kaingang, Botocudos, Bugres, Bugré, Kaingang de Santa Catarina, Laklanô, Shokléng, Xakléng, Xogléng, Xokré, Xokrén, Xokréng | ||
kgp | Kaingang | Jean, Southern, Kaingang | Brazil | Paraná State: 9 reservations between Paranapena and Iguaçu rivers; Rio Grande do Sul state: 5 reservations of southeast dialect south of Uruguay river east of Passo Fundo river; southwest dialect on 7 reservations; east of Passo Fundo river; outskirts of cities in Rio Grande do Sul; Santa Catarina state: 8 reservations between Iguaçu and Uruguay rivers; São Paulo state: 3 reservations north of Paranapena river; Scattered | 18,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 28,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Bugre, Caingang, Caingangue, Coroado, Coroados, Kanhgág | Paraná Kaingang, Central Kaingang, Southwest Kaingang, Southeast Kaingang. | |
zkp | Kaingáng, São Paulo | Jean, Southern, Kaingang | Brazil | São Paulo | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (1989 SIL) | 10 (Extinct) | |||
jic | Tol | Jicaquean | Honduras | Francisco Morazán department: Montaña de la Flor and Yoro | 350 (1997). Ethnic population: 19,000 (2013 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Tolpan, Tolupan, Torrupan, “Jicaque” (pej.), “Xicaque” (pej.) | Tol | No distinct dialects. It may be distantly related to Subtiaba [sut] of Nicaragua (no remaining speakers), Malinaltepec Me’phaa [tcf] of Mexico, or the Hokan languages. |
agr | Awajún | Jivaroan | Peru | Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, and San Martin regions: upper west Marañon river area; Cahuapanas, Mayo, and Potro rivers | 53,400 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 55,400 (2007 census) | 4 (Educational) | Aguajún, Aguaruna, Ahuajún, Awajunt | Awajún | |
hub | Wampís | Jivaroan, Jívaro | Peru | Amazonas and Loreto regions: high jungle of the Andes along Morona and Santiago rivers | 10,200 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 10,200 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Huambisa, Huambiza, Wambisa | Wampís | None known. Reportedly similar to Aguaruna [agr] and Achuar-Shiwiar [acu]. |
acu | Achuar-Shiwiar | Jivaroan, Jívaro | Ecuador | Morona-Santiago province: Taisha canton, Huasaga; Pastaza province: Pastaza canton, Montalvo and Simón Bolívar communities. Between Conambo, Macuma, and Pindoyacu rivers, north to Achuar, Alto Corrientes, and Pindoyacu communities, south to Peru border | 3,520 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). 2,940 Achuar and 580 Shiwiar (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,200 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 7,940 | 5 (Developing) | Achiar chícham, Achual, Achuale, Achuar, Achuar-Shiviar, Achuar-Shiwiara, Achuara, Achuare, Ashuar, Atchuara, Jivaro, Shiwiar chícham, Áints | Achuár chícham | |
acu | Achuar-Shiwiar | Jivaroan, Jívaro | Peru | Loreto region: Ecuador border, between Morona and Tigre rivers | 4,420 in Peru (2007 census). Majority are monolingual. Ethnic population: 11,100 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Achual, Achuale, Achuar, Achuara, Achuár chícham, Jivaro, Maina | Shiwiar, Achuar. | |
jiv | Shuar | Jivaroan, Jívaro | Ecuador | Morona-Santiago province: east of Cuenca city | 42,300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61,900 (2012 UNSD) | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2) | Chicham, Chiwaro, Jivaro, Shuara, Siurra, Siwora, Xivaro, “Jibaro” (pej.) | Shuar Chicham | |
vkm | Kamakan | Kamakanan, Kamakán | Brazil | Bahia state | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Loukotka 1968) | 10 (Extinct) | Ezeshio, Kamakán | ||
kpj | Karajá | Karajá | Brazil | Mato Grosso, Pará, and Tocantins states: Bananal island, Araguaia river; possibly also Goias state | 3,060 (Crevels 2012). Javaé 800, Karajá 2,250, Xambioá 10 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,010 (Crevels 2012). Javaé 1,210, Karajá 2,530, Xambioá 270 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Caraiauna, Carajá, Chambioa, Iny, Ynã | Javaé (Javahe), Karajá (Carajá, Iny), Xambioá (Iraru Mahãdu, Ixybiowa, Karajá do Norte). Men and women speak different dialects. | |
xat | Katawixi | Katukinan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Canutama municipality; Jacareúba river | 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 250 (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Catauichi, Catauixi, Catawishi, Catawixi, Jacareúba | ||
kav | Katukína | Katukinan | Brazil | Acre | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1970s (1976 SIL). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Catuquina, Katukina do Jutaí, Katukina do Rio Biá, Pedá Djapá, Pidá-Djapá, Tüküná | Cutiadapa (Kutia-Dyapa). | |
kee | Keres, Eastern | Keresan | United States | New Mexico: Cochiti, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, and Zia pueblos | 6,680 (Golla 2007). Includes 500 Zia speakers, 390 Santa Ana, 2,340 San Felipe, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 600 Cochiti (Golla 2007). 2010 census lists 13,100 as Keres. Ethnic population: 8,100 (Golla 2007). Includes 1,200 Cochiti, 2,600 San Felipe, 650 Santa Ana, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 800 Zia | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Kewa Pueblo, Pueblo of Cochiti, Pueblo of San Felipe, Pueblo of Santa Ana, Pueblo of Zia | Eastern Keres Pueblo, Rio Grande Keresan | Cochiti, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, Zia. | |
kjq | Keres, Western | Keresan | United States | New Mexico: north central | 3,990 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Includes 1,930 Acoma, 2,060 Laguna (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007); 2015 census lists 13,200 as Keres. Ethnic population: 10,700 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Includes 3,860 Acoma, 6,870 Laguna | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Acoma, Pueblo of Laguna | Western Keres Pueblo | Acoma, Laguna. | |
tow | Jemez | Kiowa-Tanoan | United States | New Mexico: north central | 1,790 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007), decreasing. 6 monolinguals (1990). Ethnic population: 1,940 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Jemez | Jemez Towa, Towa | ||
kio | Kiowa | Kiowa-Tanoan | United States | Oklahoma: west central | 400 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma | Cáuigù, Cáuijò:gyà, Gaigwu | Cáuijògà | |
tew | Tewa | Kiowa-Tanoan | United States | Arizona: Hano and Hopi Reservation; New Mexico: Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, North of Santa Fe, and Tesuque pueblos | 1,500 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,200 speakers in New Mexico, 300 in Arizona (Golla 2007). 18 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,860 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Nambe, Pueblo of Pojoaque, Pueblo of San Ildefonso, Pueblo of Santa Clara, Pueblo of Tesuque | Tano | Hano, Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, Tesuque. | |
twf | Tiwa, Northern | Kiowa-Tanoan, Tanoan | United States | New Mexico: north central | 1,070 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007), decreasing. 998 Taos, 66 Picuris speakers (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Picuris spoken by nearly all 230 members of the Picuris Pueblo. 800 Taos speakers out of 1,600 in the pueblo (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,830 (Golla 2007) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Picuris, Pueblo of Taos | Taos, Picuris. Taos and Picuris are not mutually intelligible (Golla 2007). | ||
tix | Tiwa, Southern | Kiowa-Tanoan, Tanoan | United States | New Mexico: Isleta and Sandia pueblos, north and south of Albuquerque | 1,600 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,500 Isleta, 100 Sandia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007). Including 4,000 Isleta and 500 Sandia (Golla 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Isleta, Pueblo of Sandia, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo | Sandia, Isleta (Isleta Pueblo). | ||
pue | Puelche | Language isolate | Argentina | Chubut Province | No known L1 speakers. The last L1 speaker was Trruúlmani, a woman who died in 1934 | 10 (Extinct) | Gennaken, Gününa Küne, Northern Tehuelche, Pampa | ||
vil | Vilela | Language isolate | Argentina | Chaco province: Resistencia; near Paraguay border | No known L1 speakers. 20 speakers were reported in 1981. 2 semi-speakers remain (Crevels 2007). These semi-speakers are a brother and sister, known only by their initials, ML and GC. They were 74 and 70 in 2008 (Harrison et al 2008) | 10 (Extinct) | |||
yag | Yámana | Language isolate | Argentina | Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur province: Extreme south Isla Grande | No known L1 speakers in Argentina. The last Yámana speaker in Argentina either died or relocated to Chile between 1965 and 1970 (Vidal 1999) | 10 (Extinct) | Háusi Kúta, Yahgan | ||
caw | Callawalla | Language isolate | Bolivia | La Paz department: Charazani; highlands north of Lake Titicaca | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s | 9 (Dormant) | Callahuaya, Kallawaya | Seems to have Quechua affixes and syntactic patterns, but distinctive roots from a dialect of the extinct Puquina language. | |
caz | Canichana | Language isolate | Bolivia | El Beni department: Puerto del Carmen area | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 1990s. Ethnic population: 1,550 (2001 DNPI) | 9 (Dormant) | Kanichana | None known. Reportedly of the Tucanoan family. | |
cyb | Cayubaba | Language isolate | Bolivia | El Beni department: Yakuma province; west of Mamore river, north of Santa Ana | No known L1 speakers. Cayubaba ceased to spoken several generations ago (Crevels and Muysken 2012). Ethnic population: 650 (2006 PIB) | 9 (Dormant) | Cayuvava, Cayuwaba, Kayuvava | ||
cax | Chiquitano | Language isolate | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval and Germán Busch, Chiquitos, Concepción, Florida, Lomerío, Ñuflo de Chávez, Roboré, San Ignacio, San Javier, San José, San Miguel, San Rafael, San Ramón, Santa Rosa de la Roca, and Velasco provinces | 4,620 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 47,100 (Adelaar 2004). Total users in all countries: 4,670 | 6b (Threatened) | Besïro, Chikitano, Chiquito, Tarapecosi | Concepción, San Ignacio de Velazco, San Javier (Javierano, Xavierano), Santiago, San Miguel. | |
ito | Itonama | Language isolate | Bolivia | El Beni department: Chumano, Huaracajes, La Selva, Magdalena, Nueva Calama, San Borja, San Ramón, Versalles. Itonamas river area | 1 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,940 (2006 PIB) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Machoto, Saramo | None known. Ruhlen classifies it as Paezan. | |
lec | Leco | Language isolate | Bolivia | La Paz department: Apolo area, Karura, Candelaria, Tutilimundi, and Uyapi, Coroico river in Trapichiponte in KeleKelera, Pucasucho, Inca, Trinidad, Mulihuara, Chirimayo, Muiri, Ilipana Yuyo, Munaypata, Irimo, Correo, Santo Domingo. Lake Titicaca east; scattered on Mapiri-Kaka river | 20 (2001 S. van de Kerke). Ethnic population: 4,190 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Leko, Rik’a | ||
mzp | Movima | Language isolate | Bolivia | El Beni department: 18 de Noviembre, 20 de Enero, Bella Flor, Buen Día, Carmen de Iruyañez, Carnavales, Ipimo, Miraflores, Navidad, San Lorenzo, Santa Ana del Yacuma | 1,170 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | None known. Reportedly Tucanoan. | ||
yuz | Yuracare | Language isolate | Bolivia | El Beni and Cochabamba departments, primarily along Chapare river | 1,810 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,830 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Yura, Yurakare, Yurakaré | Mansinyo, Soloto. | |
xwa | Kwaza | Language isolate | Brazil | Rondônia state: west of Vilhena, near Cuiabá-Porto Velho highway. Same reserve as Aikanãs [tba] and Latundês [ltn] | 25 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Coaiá, Koaiá, Koaya, Quaiá | ||
tba | Aikanã | Language isolate | Brazil | Rondônia, west of Vilhena, near Cuiabá-Porto Velho highway | 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Aikaná, Corumbiara, Huari, Kasupá, Kolumbiara, Mondé, Tubarão, Uari, Wari | Masaká (Massaca), Tubanao. | |
atx | Arutani | Language isolate | Brazil | Roraima | No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Last known speaker probably survived into the 2010s. Total users in all countries: none known | 9 (Dormant) | Anake, Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaikê, Awake, Oewaku, Orotani, Uruak, Urutaní | ||
cax | Chiquitano | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso, border area with Bolivia, municipalities of Vila Bela, Cáceres and Porto Espiridião | 50 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 740 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Anenho, Linguará | ||
gta | Guató | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: Paraguai river banks and up São Lourenço river, along Bolivian border | 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 370 (2006 FUNASA) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | |||
fun | Iatê | Language isolate | Brazil | Alagoas state; Pernambuco State: Sertão, Águas Belas municipality, 2 villages | 1,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,930 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Carnijó, Fornió, Fulniô, Furniô, Yatê | Fulniô, Yatê. Lexical similarity: 98% between Fulniô and Yatê dialects. | |
irn | Irántxe | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Rio Cravari headwaters, Rio Sangue tributary, a tributary of Rio Juruena | 90 (Crevels 2012). 10 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 ISA). 280 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Iranche, Iranshe, Iranxe, Manoki, Münkü | Münkü (Kenkü, Menku, Menky, Myky, Mynky, Myy), Irántxe. | |
kxo | Kanoé | Language isolate | Brazil | Rondônia state: Guaporé river | 3 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 95 (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Amniapé, Canoé, Canoê, Guarategaja, Guaratira, Guaratégaya, Kanoê, Kapishanã, Kapixana, Kapixaná, Koaratira | ||
kzw | Karirí-Xocó | Language isolate | Brazil | Alagoas state | No known L1 speakers. Spoken into last half of 20th century. Ethnic population: 1,470 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Cariri, Dzubukuá, Kariri Xucó, Karirí, Kipeá, Kiriri, Tumbulalá, Xocó, Xokó, Xokó-Karirí, Xukuru Kariri, Xukurú | Kipeá (Quipea), Kamurú (Camuru), Sabujá (Pedra Branca). Other dialects or languages are even less well attested. Classified as Equatorial, Macro-Carib (Swadesh), Macro-Ge (1975 A. Rodrigues), Isolate (Larsen 1984). | |
xak | Máku | Language isolate | Brazil | Roraima territory, Uraricuera river | No known L1 speakers in Brazil. The last speaker died in 2001 | 10 (Extinct) | Maco, Macu, Maku, Makó, Makú, Máko | ||
opy | Ofayé | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: Ivinhema, Vacaris, and Verde rivers; Brasilándia area | 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Ofaié, Ofaié-Xavante, Ofayé-Xavante, Opaié-Shavante, Opayé | ||
oti | Oti | Language isolate | Brazil | São Paulo | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Chavante, Eochavante, Euchavante, Otí | ||
paz | Pankararú | Language isolate | Brazil | Pernambuco and Alagoas states | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s. Ethnic population: 6,520 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Pancaru, Pancaré, Pankarará, Pankaravu, Pankaroru, Pankarú | None known. Possibly related to Xukuru [xoo]. | |
rkb | Rikbaktsa | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso and Amazonas states: confluence of Sangue and Juruena rivers, Japuira on the east bank of the Juruena between Arinos and Sangue rivers; Posto Escondido on Juruena west bank 700 km north. 9 villages, 14 settlements | 40 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Aripaktsá, Canoeiro, Erigbaagtsá, Erigpactsá, Erigpaktsá, Erikbaktsá, Erikbatsá, Erikpatsá, Orelhas de Pau, Rikpakcá, Rikpaktsá | ||
tca | Ticuna | Language isolate | Brazil | Amazonas state: upper Solimões river area, more than 20 indigenous islands, more than 90 villages | 35,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 35,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 48,580 | 5 (Developing) | Du-ûgü, Duüxügu, Magüa, Tikuna, Tucuna, Tukuna | ticunagaxũ | |
tpy | Trumai | Language isolate | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, source of Xingú river, villages along banks | 51 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 120 (Moore 2006) | 8a (Moribund) | None known. Ruhlen (1987) and others classify it as Equatorial. | ||
tud | Tuxá | Language isolate | Brazil | Bahia and Pernambuco states | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,930 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Payacú, Rodela, Todela, Tusha, Tushá | ||
uam | Uamué | Language isolate | Brazil | Pernambuco state: Floresta area | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,740 (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Aticum, Atikum, Huamuê, Wamoé | ||
xoo | Xukurú | Language isolate | Brazil | Bahía state; Pernambuco state: Serra de Urubá (Arobá) near Cimbres city | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s (Meader 1978). Ethnic population: 2,650 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Ichikile, Kirirí, Kirirí-Xokó, Shukuru, Shukurú, Xucuru, Xukuru-Kariri | ||
kut | Kutenai | Language isolate | Canada | British Columbia province: Columbia Lake, Saint Mary’s, Tobacco Plains (Upper Kutenai dialect); British Columbia province: Lower Kutenai at Creston (Lower Kutenai dialect) | 25 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 20 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,150 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 245 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Chiniki, Lower Kootenay, Stoney, Tobacco Plains, Wesley | Kootenai, Kootenay | Ktunaxa | Lower Kutenai, Upper Kutenai. |
kuz | Kunza | Language isolate | Chile | Antofagasta region: El Loa province; Caspana, Peine, and Socaire (Salar de Atacama) | No known L1 speakers. The last speakers either died or shifted entirely to Spanish by 1978. Ethnic population: 21,000 (2002 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Atacameño, Likan Antai, Likanantaí, Lipe, Ulipe | None known. Classified as Macro-Chibchan. | |
yag | Yámana | Language isolate | Chile | Magallanes region: Patagonia area, Navarino island, Puerto Williams, Ukika hamlet | 1 in Chile (2018). One elderly speaker in Puerto Williams, Cristina Calderón, age 89 (2018). Ethnic population: 70 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Tequenica, Yaghan, Yagán, Yahgan | Háusi Kúta | |
ano | Andoque | Language isolate | Colombia | Amazonas department: Aduche tributary of Caquetá, 15 km downriver from Araracuara; Caquetá department: Solano municipality | 370 (2007 B. Pencue), decreasing. 10,000 in 1908 (Landaburu 1979). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Andoke, Businka, Cha’oie, Paasi-ahá, Paasiaja, Paatsiaja, Poosioho | ||
kbh | Camsá | Language isolate | Colombia | Putumayo department: Sibundoy valley, near Ingas | 4,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 4,770 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Camëntxá, Coche, Kamemtxa, Kamsa, Kamse, Kamëntsa, Sibundoy, Sibundoy-Gaché | Camënts̈á | |
con | Cofán | Language isolate | Colombia | Nariño department; Putumayo department: Orito, San Miguel, and Valle del Gamuéz. Colombia-Ecuador border area | 380 in Colombia (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,140 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | A’i, A’ingae, Kofan, Kofane | Aguarico, Santa Rosa. | |
tca | Ticuna | Language isolate | Colombia | Amazonas department: between Leticia and Perutate, north along the Amazon River | 6,600 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 7,100 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Tikuna, Tucuna, Tukúna | ||
con | Cofán | Language isolate | Ecuador | Napo province: near Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos, and down Aguarico river 130 km; Sucumbíos province; 5 main centers in Colombia and Ecuador border areas | 640 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012), increasing. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,080 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,020 | 5 (Developing) | A’i, Kofane, Kofán | A’ingae | |
auc | Waorani | Language isolate | Ecuador | Orellana province: south from Tiputini river, including portions of Yasuní National Park; Pastaza province: Arajuno and Pastaza cantons including a small group near Puyo community; Napo province; eastern jungle between Napo and Curaray rivers | 1,650 (2004). Ethnic population: 2,420 (2010 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Huao, Huao Auca, Huaorani, Sabela, Wao, Wao Terero, Wao Tiriro, Waodäni, Waodäni Tededö, Waos, Waotededo, “Auca” (pej.) | Wao Tededö | |
xin | Xinca | Language isolate | Guatemala | Jutiapa and Santa Rosa departments | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last fluent speakers probably died by the 1970s; some semi-speakers survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 16,200 (2003 census) | 9 (Reawakening). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Ikomagi, Jinca, Shinkan, Shinkan Complex, Sinca, Szinca, Xincan, Xinka, “Popoloco” (pej.) | None known. Language may be related to Lenca [len]. | |
wba | Warao | Language isolate | Guyana | Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, and Essequibo Islands-West Demerara regions: near the coast, mixed with Arawak [ake] and Carib [car] speakers | Few speakers (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte) | 8a (Moribund) | Guarao, Guarauno, Warau, Warrau | ||
tdm | Taruma | Language isolate | Guyana | Southern East Berbice-Corentyne and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions, Guyana-Brazil border area, in the Wapishana [wap] language area | 1 (2015) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Aroaqui, Charuma, Saloema, Saluma, Taruamá | ||
cuy | Cuitlatec | Language isolate | Mexico | Guerrero state: Balsas river | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s (2017 (I. Maddieson) | 10 (Extinct) | |||
sei | Seri | Language isolate | Mexico | Sonora state: coast. 2 villages | 900 (2007 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Comcaac, Comcáac, Comcáackg, Concaac, Concáac, Congcaac, Cuncaac, Komkak, Konkaak, Kunkaahac, Kunkaak, Könkáak | Cmiique Iitom | None known. A few linguists posited a relationship to Hokan [ppi]. |
avs | Aushiri | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Escuelacocha, Napo river right bank tributaries | No known L1 speakers. One semi-speaker reported on the Napo River in 2008 and another living near Iquitos (Crevels 2012) | 10 (Extinct) | A’éwa, Abijira, Auxira, Awshira, Vacacocha | None known. Similar to Arabela [arl] (1987 M. Wise). | |
cbu | Kandozi-Chapra | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Chapuli, Huitoyacu, Morona, and Pastaza rivers | 3,260 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 3,260 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Candoshi, Candoshi-Shapra, Candoxi, Kandoshi, Kandozi, Murato | Chapara (Shapra), Kandoáshi (Kanduásh, Kánduash). May be distantly related to Arawakan; probably not Jivaroan. | |
myr | Muniche | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Paranapura river | No known L1 speakers (Michael et al 2013). Three semi-speakers, ages 60–90; 10 remember but not fluent (Michael et al 2013). The last known fluent speaker, Victoria Huancho Icahuate, died in the late 1990s | 9 (Dormant) | Munichi, Munichino, Otanabe, Otanave | ||
omu | Omurano | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by 1958 | 10 (Extinct) | Humurana, Hunurana, Mayna, Numurana, Omurana, Roamaina, Umurano | ||
trr | Taushiro | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Aucayacu river and tributary | 1 (2017 N. Casey). Ethnic population: 5 (2017) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Pinche, Pinchi | None known. Possibly Zaparoan. Ruhlen says related to Candoshi-Shapra [cbu]. | |
tca | Ticuna | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Chimbote to San Antonio do Iça in Brazil; northeast Amazon river area | 6,980 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 6,980 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Duuxugu, Tikuna, Tukuna | ||
ura | Urarina | Language isolate | Peru | Loreto region: Urarinas district, Chambira, Pucayacu, and Urituyacu rivers | 4,850 (2007 census). Women are monolingual. Ethnic population: 4,850 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Cimarrón, Itucale, Itucali, Itukale, Kacha Edze, Kacha Ere, Oroarina, Shimacu, Simacu | Oruarinya | Several dialects with minor differences. Ruhlen and others classify it as Andean. |
wba | Warao | Language isolate | Suriname | Nickerie district: near Guyana border | 400 in Suriname (2005 J. Leclerc) | 8a (Moribund) | Guarao, Guarauno, Warrau | ||
eus | Basque | Language isolate | United States | Scattered | 1,860 in United States (2015 census) | 5* (Dispersed) | Euskara | ||
cid | Chimariko | Language isolate | United States | California: northwest | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Martha Zigler, died around 1950 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: No ethnic group members left (1997 K. Turner) | 10 (Extinct) | |||
ctm | Chitimacha | Language isolate | United States | Louisiana: south | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Delphine Decloux, died in 1940 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 300 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana | Chetemacha | ||
esq | Esselen | Language isolate | United States | California: central coast near Carmel | No known L1 speakers. No native speakers survived into the twentieth century (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 80 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 9 (Dormant) | Huelel | ||
kyh | Karok | Language isolate | United States | California: northwest along Klamath river | 12 (Golla 2007). 30 have some L2 fluency (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 340 (2000 census). 1,900 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Karuk Tribe, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California | Karuk | No significant dialect differences. | |
kla | Klamath-Modoc | Language isolate | United States | Oregon: east and north of Klamath and Agency lakes | 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Mabie Eggsman, died in 2003 (2003 L. Juillerat). L2 users: 6 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (2000 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Klamath Tribes, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California | Klamath | None known. Reportedly most similar to Molale [mbe]. | |
kut | Kutenai | Language isolate | United States | Idaho: Flathead Reservation; Montana | 220 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 360 (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho | Kootenai, Ktunaxa | ||
mbe | Molale | Language isolate | United States | Oregon; Washington | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Fred Yelkes, died in 1958 (Wurm et al 1996) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians | Molala, Molalla, Molele | ||
ncz | Natchez | Language isolate | United States | Louisiana (Taensa dialect); Mississippi (Taensa dialect); Oklahoma among Creeks and Cherokees | 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Nancy Raven, died in 1957. L2 users: 6 (2011 H. Fields) | 9 (Reawakening) | Taensa. | ||
sln | Salinan | Language isolate | United States | California: central coast | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died around 1960 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 200 (1997 K. Turner) | 9 (Dormant) | Formerly 2 dialects, Antoniano and Migueleño. A few linguists have posited a relationship to Hokan. | ||
sht | Shasta | Language isolate | United States | California: north | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011). The last fluent speaker, Clara Wicks, died in 1978 (Golla 2011) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California | Sastean, Shastan | Formerly 4 dialects. | |
sis | Siuslaw | Language isolate | United States | Oregon: south coast | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1970s (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 100 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Lower Umpqua; and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | Lower Umpqua, Siuslawan | ||
tqw | Tonkawa | Language isolate | United States | Oklahoma: central | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1960s (Pego 2001). Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma | |||
tun | Tunica | Language isolate | United States | Louisiana: north central | 32, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last known native speaker, Sesostrie Youchigant (aka Sam Young), died in 1948 (1964 M. Haas). L2 users: 32 (2017 J. Maxwell) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana | |||
was | Washo | Language isolate | United States | California; Nevada; southeast of Lake Tahoe | 10 (1998 J. Brook). Several dozen fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Susanville Indian Rancheria, Washoe Tribe (Nevada and California) | Washoe | ||
yuc | Yuchi | Language isolate | United States | Oklahoma: Bristow and Hectorsville, east central among Creek people, near Sapulpa | 16, all users. L1 users: 4 (2016 R. Grounds). L2 users: 12 (2016 R. Grounds). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Euchee, Tsoyaha, Uchean, Uchi, Yuchee, Zoyaha | ||
zun | Zuni | Language isolate | United States | New Mexico: south McKinley County Reservation, south of Gallup | 9,620 (2015 census), increasing. Few, if any, monolinguals (2000) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation | Ashiwi, Shiwi, Zuñi | Shiwi’ma | |
yau | Yuwana | Language isolate | Venezuela | Amazonas state: isolated groups on Iguana, an Asita river tributary, and on the Parucito, a Manapiare river tributary; Bolívar state: Kaima river, a Cuchivero river tributary | 770 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Chicano, Chikano, Ho, Hodï, Hoti, Jodi, Joti, Waruwaru, Yoana, Yuana | None known. Linguistic similarities to Yanomamö [guu] and Piaroa [pid] (Salivan). | |
atx | Arutani | Language isolate | Venezuela | Bolívar state: Paraqua and Uraricáa rivers’ headwaters below Karum river area | No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. Last known speaker probably survived into the 2010s. Ethnic population: 29 (2002 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaké, Oewaku, Uruak, Urutaní | ||
xak | Máku | Language isolate | Venezuela | Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atabapo zone, between the Padamo and Cunucunuma rivers | No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. The last speaker died in 2001. Total users in all countries: none known | 10 (Extinct) | Maku, Makú, Máko | ||
spc | Sapé | Language isolate | Venezuela | Bolívar state: 3 small settlements on Karuna and Paragua rivers | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 2004. Ethnic population: 20 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Caliana, Chirichano, Kaliána, Kariana | None known. Some lexical correspondences with Warao [wba]. Greenberg classified it provisionally as Macro-Tucanoan. | |
wba | Warao | Language isolate | Venezuela | Delta Amacuro, Monagas, and Sucre states: Orinoco river delta | 32,400 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 36,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 32,800 | 6a (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Guarao, Guarau, Guarauno, Warau, Warrau | ||
len | Lenca | Lencan | Honduras | Comayagua, Francisco Morazán, Intibucá, La Paz, Lempira, and Valle departments | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker probably died by the 1970s (Campbell et al 1978). Some semi-speakers (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 454,000 (2013 census) | 9 (Dormant) | None known. Some considered it Macro-Chibchan. | ||
mjd | Maidu, Northwest | Maiduan | United States | California: Butte, and Yuba counties, Feather river, Oroville area. Ethnic group scattered | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation | Concow, Holólupai, Konkau, Konkow, Koyoomk’awi, Koyoongk’awi, Maiduan, Mechoopda, Meidoo, Michopdo, Nákum, Secumne, Sekumne, Tsamak, Yuba, “Digger” (pej.) | None known. A separate language from other Maidu varieties. | |
nsz | Nisenan | Maiduan | United States | California: central foothills of the Sierras | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1980s (Golla 2011) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California | Neeshenam, Nishinam, Pujuni, Southern Maidu, Wapumni | None known. Distinct from other Maidu varieties. | |
nmu | Maidu, Northeast | Maiduan, Maidu | United States | California: Plumas and Lassen counties, northern Sierras | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Farrell Cunningham, died in 2013 (2013 J. Little). Only a few semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 110 (2000 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Greenville Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Susanville Indian Rancheria | Maidu, Maidu Proper, Mountain Maidu, Májdy | ||
vmv | Maidu, Valley | Maiduan, Maidu | United States | California: Chico | No known L1 speakers (2000). Extinct by the twenty-first century | 10 (Extinct) | Chico, Chico Maidu | ||
plu | Palikúr | Maipurean, Northern, Eastern, Palikur | Brazil | Amapá state: Oiapoque municipality, Terra Indígena Uaçá I and II, in 10 villages; Urucauá river banks, right-bank tributary of the Uaçá between Uaçá and Curipi rivers | 1,290 in Brazil (2010 IEPE). Ethnic population: 1,330 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,540 | 5* (Developing) | Aukuyene, Aukwayene, Paikwene, Palicur, Palijur, Palikour, Paliku’ene, Palincur, Paricores, Paricuria, Parikurene, Parinkur-lene | Pa’ikwaki | |
plu | Palikúr | Maipurean, Northern, Eastern, Palikur | French Guiana | Central coast and lower Oyapock river | 250 in French Guiana (Queixalos 2000). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Pa’ikwaki, Palicur, Palikour | ||
arw | Arawak | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | French Guiana | Northeast and Cayenne area, Balaté, Larivot, Saint-Sabat, and Sainte-Rose de Lima communities | 380 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Lokono | ||
arw | Arawak | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Guyana | Widespread. West coast and northeast along Corantyne river | 1,500 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 15,500. The ethnic group represents 33% of the Amerindians in Guyana | 8a (Moribund) | Arowak, Lokono | ||
arw | Arawak | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Suriname | Commewijne and Para districts: villages from coast to 30 km inland, mainly on the savanna | 500 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,510 | 8a (Moribund) | Araguaco, Arahuaco, Arahuacos, Arawac, Arowak, Arrowukas, Aruak, Aruaqui, Arwuak, Lokono, Luccumi | Lokono Dian | |
arw | Arawak | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Venezuela | Bolívar and Delta Amacuro states; coastal area near Guyana | 130 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 430 (2008). 230 of the ethnic group are monolingual in Spanish [spa], some in English [eng] | 8a (Moribund) | Arhwak, Arowak, Aruaco, Lokono | ||
pbg | Paraujano | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Venezuela | Zulia state: Lake Maracaibo, near Guajiro | 20 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 11,200 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Anun, Añú, Parahujano | Alile, Toa. | |
tnq | Taíno | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Puerto Rico | Bayamon Municipality, southwest of San Juan on north coast; otherwise scattered | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died no later than the late 19th century (Wahayona Campos Reyes 2004) | 9 (Dormant) | Taino | ||
guc | Wayuu | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Colombia | La Guajira department: Guajira peninsula, Caribbean coast | 122,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 150,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 416,000 | 5* (Developing) | Goajiro, Guajira, Guajiro, Uáira, Wahiro, Waiu, Wayu, Wayúu | Wayuunaiki | |
guc | Wayuu | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean | Venezuela | Mérida, Trujillo, and Zulia states: Guajira peninsula and surrounding Lake Maracaibo | 294,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 294,000 (2001 census) | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Goajiro, Guajira, Guajiro, Wayuunaiki | ||
cab | Garifuna | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri | Honduras | Atlántida and Colón departments; Cortes department: north coast between Masca and Plaplaya in Gracias a Dios department; Islas de la Bahía (Roatan island) department; cities: La Ceiba, Puerto Cortés, San Pedro Sula, and Tegucigalpa; 37 villages | 98,000 in Honduras (Rivas 1993). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 43,100 (2013 census). Total users in all countries: 175,000 | 5* (Developing) | Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, Island Carib, Karif | Garifuna | Western Garifuna, Eastern Garifuna. Eastern Garifuna dialect is in Honduras and Nicaragua (leaves out, r, and tends to shorten words), Western Garifuna in Guatemala and Belize. Related to Island Carib [car], with Spanish [spa], English [eng], and French [fra] borrowings. |
cab | Garifuna | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri | Belize | Belize, Stann Creek, and Toledo districts: 6 villages | 8,440 in Belize (2014 UNSD). Ethnic population: 15,100 (2013 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Caribe, Central American Carib, “Black Carib” (pej.), “Moreno” (pej.) | ||
cab | Garifuna | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri | Guatemala | Izabal department: Livingston and Puerto Barrios villages; northeast coast | 3,560 in Guatemala (2002 census). Ethnic population: 5,040 (2003 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, Garífuna | ||
cab | Garifuna | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri | Nicaragua | South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Orinoco village | No known L1 speakers in Nicaragua (2012 R. Reeck). Ethnic population: 3,270 (2005 census) | 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) | Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, “Moreno” (pej.) | ||
aox | Atorada | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Guyana | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: Southwest, near Wapishana [wap] language area | Few in Guyana | 8a (Moribund) | Ator’ti, Atorai, Dauri | None known. Lexical similarity: 50% with Wapishana [wap], 20% with Mapidian [mpw]. | |
mpw | Mapidian | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Brazil | Roraima state: with the Waiwai [waw] | 10 in Brazil (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Mahuayana, Maiopitian, Maopityan, Mawayana | None known. Lexical similarity: 10% with Wapishana [wap] and 20% with Atorada [aox]. | |
wap | Wapishana | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Guyana | East Berbice-Corentyne and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: southwest, south of the Kanuku mountains, a few villages northwest of the Waiwai [waw] language area | 6,000 in Guyana (2000 J. Forte). Ethnic population: 6,900 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 12,500 | 6b* (Threatened) | Uapixana, Vapidiana, Wapichan, Wapichana, Wapisana, Wapishshiana, Wapisiana, Wapitxana, Wapixana | Amariba. Lexical similarity: 10% with Mapidian [mpw]. | |
aox | Atorada | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Brazil | Roraima | Few in Brazil (2000) | 8a (Moribund) | Ator’ti, Atorad, Atorai, Dauri | ||
mpw | Mapidian | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Guyana | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region | No known L1 speakers in Guyana. The last speakers either died or moved to Brazil by the 1960s | 10 (Extinct) | Maiopitian, Maopidian, Maopityan, Mapidi, Mapidiana, Mawayana | ||
wap | Wapishana | Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana | Brazil | Roraima state: 23 indigenous lands | 6,500 in Brazil (2000 ISA). Ethnic population: 7,000 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Aruma, Uapixana, Vapidiana, Wapishiana, Wapisiana, Wapixiana, Wapixiána, Wapixána | Amariba, Atorai. | |
rgr | Resígaro | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon | Peru | Loreto region: Bora and Ocaina villages | 1 (2017). Ethnic population: 37 (2007 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Resígero | ||
bae | Baré | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Baré | Brazil | Amazonas state: Xié river area | 2 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,790 (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Balé | ||
bae | Baré | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Baré | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Maroa town; upper Río Negro from Brazil-Venezuela border to Casiquiare Canal, extreme southwest at Colombia border | A few elders. 2 semi-speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,820 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2 | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Arihini, Balé, Barauana, Barauna, Barawana, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mitua, Yavita | ||
bvv | Baniva | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Yavitero | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Atabapo and Casiquiare regions; Colombia border area | No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by late 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Abane, Avani, Ayane, Banibo, Baniva Yavitero | Baniva, Quirruba. | |
yvt | Yavitero | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Yavitero | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Yavita region | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker survived into the 2000s | 10 (Extinct) | Paraene, Parene, Yavitano | ||
tae | Tariana | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki | Brazil | Amazonas state: Santa Rosa (Juquira), Iauarete, Periquitos, and Ji-Ponta on Middle Vaupés river | 100 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,910 (2002 ISA) | 8a (Moribund) | Taliáseri, Tariano, Tariáno, Tarîna | ||
tae | Tariana | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki | Colombia | Vaupés department: lower Papurí | No known L1 speakers in Colombia. Last known speaker in Colombia likely survived into the 1990s. Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Tariano, Tariána | ||
bwi | Baniwa | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Colombia border area, between Curipaco [kpc] and Guarequena [gae] language areas | 610 in Venezuela (2007 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,410 (2001 census). Total users in all countries: 6,420 | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Baniba, Banibo, Baniua do Içana, Baniva, Maniba | The Carutana dialect is extinct. Related to Curripaco [kpc]. Groups on middle Içana and Ayarí rivers speak Baniwa: Hohodené, Kadaupuritana, Sucuriyu-Tapuya, Siusy-Tapuya, Irá-Tapuya, Kawá-Tapuya, Waliperedakenai (Ribeiro 1967). | |
bwi | Baniwa | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu | Brazil | Amazonas state: Middle Içana river | 5,810 in Brazil (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Baniba, Baniua do Içana, Baniva, Dakenei, Issana, Kohoroxitari, Maniba, Wakuenai, Walimanai | Carutana. | |
kpc | Curripaco | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu | Brazil | Amazonas state: Içana | 1,330 in Brazil (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Coripaco, Cumata, Curipaco, Ipeca, Ipeka-Tapuia, Koripako, Korispaso, Kuripako, Pacu, Paku-Tapuya, Palioariene, Pato Tapuia, Pato-Tapuya, Payualiene, Payuliene | Ipeka-Tapuia, Korripako (Karupaka), Unhun (Cadauapuritana, Enhen), Waliperi (Veliperi). | |
kpc | Curripaco | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu | Colombia | Guainía department: Barrio La Primavera and Inírida on Inírida and Isana rivers, headwaters of Río Negro; Vaupés department: Mitu and Papunahua minicipalities | 7,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 7,830 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 12,070 | 5* (Developing) | Baniva del Isana, Curipaco, Curripaco-Baniva, Karrupaku, Koripako, Kuripaco, Kurripaco, Kurripako, Kúrrim, Waquenia | None known. Reportedly similar to Baniwa [bwi]. | |
kpc | Curripaco | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu | Venezuela | Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atabapo and Victorino zones | 3,740 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,930 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Baniva-Kurripako, Baniwa del Isana, Curipaco, Kuripako, Kurripako, Wakuénai, Yaverete-Tapuya | Ôjo-Kjárru, Âja-Kurri, Êje-Kjénim. | |
xir | Xiriâna | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Unclassified | Brazil | Amazonas state: Demeni and Rio Negro tributaries, near Venezuela border | No known L1 speakers. There were 200 monolingual speakers in 1960 (Migliazza and Grimes 1961), but the language became dormant by the 2000s. Ethnic population: 900 (2000) | 9 (Dormant) | Bahuana, Bahwana, Barauána, Chiriana, Chiriána, Shiriana, Shriana, Xiriana | ||
ybn | Yabaâna | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Unclassified | Brazil | Amazonas state: Marauia and Cauaboris rivers’ headwaters, tributaries of the left bank of Rio Negro | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or shifted entirely to Portuguese by 1986 (Rodrigues 1986). Ethnic population: 90 (1986 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Hobacana, Jabaana, Jabâ-ana, Yabarana, Yabaána | ||
cbb | Cabiyarí | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki | Colombia | Amazonas and Vaupés departments: Cananarí river area, tributary of the Apaporis and Vaupés | 270 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Cabiuarí, Cabuyari, Cauyarí, Cuyare, Kabiyarí, Kauyarí, Kawiarí, Kawillary, Kawiri, Kawiyarí | ||
ycn | Yucuna | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki | Colombia | Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, 3 enclaves; Ararcuara, La Pedrera on lower Caquetá, Leticia, Mirití-Paraná; Caqueta department: part of westernmost enclave | 770 (Crevels 2012). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Matapi, Yucuna-Matapí, Yukuna | Yucuna | None known. In some traditional ceremonies ritual language used, mostly unintelligible even to those who have learned it. |
pio | Piapoco | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco | Colombia | Guainía department: Guaviare south bank border areas; Vichada department: between Vichada and Guaviare rivers | 4,930 in Colombia (2007 Moyano). Ethnic population: 4,930 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,680 | 5* (Developing) | Piapoko, Tsáçe | Wenewika | None known. Very similar to Guarequena [gae] (Crevels 2007). |
aca | Achagua | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco | Colombia | Casanare department; Meta department: Upper Meta River, between Puerto López and Puerto Gaitán, El Turpial reservation, and Umapo community | 250 (2000 M. Lozano), decreasing. Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Ajagua, Xagua | None known. Reportedly similar to Piapoco [pio]. | |
pio | Piapoco | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco | Venezuela | Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atapapo area along the Orinoco. South of Vichada department | 1,750 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,940 (2001 census) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Amarizado, Dzaze, Enegua, Kuipaco, Piapoko, Piapoko Dejá, Tsáçe, Wenewika, Wenéwika, Yapoco | ||
mht | Mandahuaca | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Colombia border, extreme southwest on Baria river and Casiquiare canal, east of Baré [bae] language area | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers may have survived into the 1990s. Ethnic population: The size of the ethnic group is not clear since the usually cited number of 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista) probably includes Baré [bae], Baniva [bwi] and Mandahuaca (Crevels 2007) | 10 (Extinct) | Arihini, Bale, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mandauaca, Mandauáca, Mandawaca, Mandawaka, Mandawáka, Mitua, Yavita | ||
gae | Guarequena | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena | Brazil | Amazonas state: Rio Chié (Xié) and Içana; near Venezuelan border | 20 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 810 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Arequena, Uarequena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekéna, Werekena, Werikena | ||
gae | Guarequena | Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Guzmán Blanco on San Miguel river below Maroa | 160 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 510 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 180 | 8a (Moribund) | Arequena, Guarekena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekena | ||
cni | Asháninka | Maipurean, Southern, Campa | Peru | Apurimac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Junin, and Ucayali regions: Apurimac, Ene, Perene, and Tambo rivers and tributaries | 35,200 (2007 SIL). 2007 census lists 63,000, which includes all varieties of Ashaninka and Asheninka. Ethnic population: 35,200 (2007 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Ashinanca, Asháninca, “Campa” (pej.), “Kampa” (pej.) | Asháninka | None known. Partially intelligible with Ashéninka varieties, Caquinte [cot] and Matsigenka [mcb]. |
cpc | Ajyíninka Apurucayali | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Huanuco, Pasco, and Ucayali regions: Apurucayali tributary, Pachitea river | 4,000 (2000 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Ashaninca, Ashéninca Apurucayali, “Apurucayali Campa” (pej.), “Axininka Campa” (pej.), “Campa” (pej.), “Kampa” (pej.) | Ajyéninka | None known. Somewhat intelligible with other varieties of Ashéninka. |
cjo | Ashéninka, Pajonal | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Junin, Pasco, and Ucayali regions: central Gran Pajonal area | 12,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 12,000 (2002 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Asheninka, Ashéninca, Atsiri, Pajonal, “Campa” (pej.) | ||
prq | Ashéninka, Perené | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Junin region: upper Perené river | 300 (Mihas 2014). Ethnic population: 5,500 (2001 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Asheninka, Perené Ashéninca, “Perené Campa” (pej.) | None known. Phonological and grammatical differences from other Asheninka varieties. | |
cpu | Ashéninka, Pichis | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Pasco region: Pichis river and tributaries except Apurucayali | 10,700 (2007 census). Includes Ajyninka Apurucayal [cpc] | 5 (Developing) | Asheninka, Pichis Ashéninca, “Pichis Campa” (pej.) | Bajo Pichís. Somewhat intelligible with other Ashéninka languages. Bajo Pichis variety that is spoken on the Anacayali has many features of Pajonal Asheninka [cjo]. | |
cpy | Ashéninka, South Ucayali | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Ucayali region: upper Ucayali river and tributaries | 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 14,000 (2002 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Asheninka | None known. Most closely related to Pajonal Ashéninka [cjo]. | |
cpb | Ashéninka, Ucayali-Yurúa | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Brazil | Acre state: border area with Peru, Juruá river between Amônia, Arara, and Breu tributaries; Tarauacá river, Envira tributary | 810 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 870 (2004 CPIAC) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Campa, Kampa | ||
cpb | Ashéninka, Ucayali-Yurúa | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Huanuco and Ucayali regions: Arruya, Cohengua, Inuya, Shahuaya, Sheshea rivers, Ucayali river tributaries of Pachitea, Yurúa river | 7,000 in Peru (2001 SIL). Total users in all countries: 7,810 | 5* (Developing) | Asheninka, Ucayali Ashéninca | None known. Somewhat intelligible with other Ashéninka varieties. | |
cox | Nanti | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Cusco region: headwaters of Camisea and Timpia rivers | 94 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | None known. Most closely related to Matsigenka [mcb], but have remained separate. | ||
not | Nomatsigenga | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga | Peru | Junin region: Anapati river system in the foothills, between Ene and Perené rivers | 8,020 (2007 census). 5,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,020 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Atiri, Ina’o, Inato, Inthome, Intsome, Nomatsiguenga, “Nomatsiguenga Campa” (pej.) | Nomatsigenga | None known. Reportedly most similar to Matsigenka [mcb]. |
cot | Caquinte | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Machiguenga | Peru | Cusco and Junin regions: Picha, Poyeni, and Mayapo rivers, upper Poyeni river, which flows into Tambo Yori and Agueni rivers which become Mipaya river flowing into the Urubamba; a few on Sensa and Vitiricaya rivers, affluents of the Urubamba | 440 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 440 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Caquinte Campa, Kakinte, Poyenisati, “Cachomashiri” (pej.) | Aguenquetsatsare | None known. Reportedly most similar to Asháninka [cni]. |
mcb | Matsigenka | Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Machiguenga | Peru | Cusco, Madre de Dios, and Ucayali regions: Camisea, Kompiroshiato, Picha, Manu, Mishagua, Tigompinia, Timpia, and Urubamba rivers | 11,300 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 11,300 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Machiguenga, Matsiganga, Matsigenga, Matsiguenga, Mañaries, Niagantsi | Matsigenka | Reportedly most similar to Nomatsiguenga [not]. There are minor dialects. |
pab | Parecís | Maipurean, Southern, Central, Paresí | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Jubá, Guaporé, Verde, Papagaio, Burití, and Juruena rivers. 15–20 villages | 1,800 (Brandão 2014). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Brandão 2014) | 5* (Developing) | Arití, Paressí, Paresí, Pareás, Porçoes | Haliti | None known. Very similar to Saraveca [sar] (Crevels 2007). |
sar | Saraveca | Maipurean, Southern, Central, Paresí | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: Velasco province | No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2007). Probably extinct by the 1970s | 10 (Extinct) | |||
mmh | Mehináku | Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park | 200 (Crevels 2012). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura [wau] and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2012). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 ISA) | 6a (Vigorous) | Mahinaku, Mehinaco, Mehinako, Meinaku, Minaco | Waurá-kumá. Somewhat intelligible of Waurá [wau]. There is a dialect of Mehinaku called Waurá-kumá which is influenced by Waurá [wau]. | |
wau | Waurá | Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá, Waurá-Meinaku | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park | 320 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (Moore 2006) | 5* (Developing) | Aura, Uará, Uaura, Waujá, Waurá-Meinaku | None known. Partially intelligible of Mehináku [mmh]. | |
yaw | Yawalapití | Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá, Waurá-Meinaku | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park | 8 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 220 (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Iaualapití, Jaulapiti, Yaulapiti | ||
pnk | Paunaka | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: San José de Chiquitos province | 5 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Pauna, Paunaca | None known. Reportedly similar to Baure [brg] and Trinitario [trn]. | |
brg | Baure | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo | Bolivia | El Beni department: Iténez and Mamoré provinces, Baures, Huacaraje, Magdalena municipalities, Baures and El Carmen, San Miguel, Tujure, Cairo, Alta Gracia, Jasiaquini, Bereuro, San Francisco, San Pedro, Buena Hora, Las Peñas, and Pueblo Baure villages; between Iténez and Río Blanco rivers | 67 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 980 (2006 PIB) | 8a (Moribund) | Baure | ||
ign | Ignaciano | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo, Mojo | Bolivia | El Beni department | 1,080 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | None known. Limited comprehension of Trinitario [trn]. | ||
trn | Trinitario | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo, Mojo | Bolivia | El Beni department | 3,140 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 30,000 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Mojos, Moxos | Loreto (Loretano), Javierano. | |
apu | Apurinã | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro | Brazil | Amazonas state: Purus river, from Rio Branco to Manaus; Mato Grosso state | 2,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,990 (2010 FUNASA) | 6b* (Threatened) | Ipurinã, Ipurinãn, Kangite, Popengare | ||
inp | Iñapari | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro | Peru | Madre de Dios region: Puerto Maldonado area on Piedras river, mouth of Sabaluyo | 4 (1999 SIL). Ethnic population: 68 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Inamari | ||
knm | Kanamarí | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro | Brazil | Amazonas state: Itaquai, Jurua, Jutai rivers’ upper regions | 1,330 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,650 (Crevels 2012). 100 Tshom-Djapa in 1985 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Canamarí, Djapá, Kanamaré, Tâkâna, Tüküná | Tshom-Djapa (Txunhuã Dyapá, Txunhuã-Djapá), Tsohon-Djapa. | |
mpd | Machinere | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro | Brazil | Acre state: Assis and Sena Madureira municipalities, Terra Indígena Mamoadate | 940 in Brazil (2004 CPIAC). Total users in all countries: 953 | 7 (Shifting) | Machineri, Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenerí, Manitenére, Maxinéri | Distinct from Yine [pib] (Piro) in Peru. The Manitenére dialect may be different from Machinere. | |
pib | Yine | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro | Peru | Cusco, Junin, and Ucayali regions; Conatmana and Pucallpa, Ucayali river, east central Urubamba river area | 3,260 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 3,260 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Apurinã, Chontaquiro, Contaquiro, Pira, Pirro, Simiranch, Tokanï, Yinerï, “Piro” (pej.), “Simirinche” (pej.) | Yine | None known. Machinere [mpd] in Brazil is different enough to need separate literature. |
mpd | Machinere | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro | Bolivia | Pando department: Nicolás Suárez province, Bolpebra municipality, San Miguel; on Acre river | 13 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Machineri, Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenerí, Manitenére, Maxinéri | ||
cuj | Mashco Piro | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro | Peru | Madre de Dios region: Purús province; Upper Purús area | 200 (Crevels 2012). 60 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Cujareno, Cujareño, Nomole, “Mashco” (pej.) | None known. About 60% inherent intelligibility of Yine [pib]. | |
gqn | Guana | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Terena | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: near the Terêna | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 250 (2005 ISA) | 9 (Dormant) | Chana, Chuala, East Paraná, Equinao, Equiniquinao, Guaná, Kinihinao, Kinikinao, Kinikinau | None known. Related to Terêna [ter] and Irantxe [irn]. | |
ter | Terêna | Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Terena | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: east of Paraguay river in Miranda and Aguidauana rivers area, 20 villages and 2 cities; some in São Paulo state | 15,800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 20,000 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Etelena, Tereno | ||
ccc | Chamicuro | Maipurean, Southern, Western | Peru | Loreto region: Pampa Hermosa on Huallaga tributary | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in the early 2000s (2018 S. Parker). Ethnic population: 100 (2015 S. Parker). Virtually all inhabitants of Pampa Hermosa are ethnic Chamicuro | 9 (Dormant) | Chamekolo, Chamicolo, Chamicura | ||
ame | Yanesha’ | Maipurean, Southern, Western | Peru | Junin region: headwaters of Pachitea and Perené rivers; Pasco region: central and east | 7,520 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 7,520 (2007 census) | 5* (Developing) | Amagues, Amagé, Amajé, Amajó, Amoishe, Amueixa, Amuese, Amuesha, Amueshua, Amuetamo, Lorenzo, Omagé | Yanesha’ | |
mzx | Mawayana | Maipurean, Unclassified | Guyana | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: southwest, among the Waiwai [waw] language group | No known L1 speakers in Guyana. The last speakers in Guyana survived into the 1960s and either moved to Suriname or shifted to Waiwai [waw] (Carlin and Mans 2015). Total users in all countries: 2 | 10 (Extinct) | Mahuayana | None known. No semantic similarity with and not related to Wapishana [wap], Atorada [aox], or Mapidian [mpw] (2002 R. Hicks). | |
unk | Enawené-Nawé | Maipurean, Unclassified | Brazil | Mato Grosso state | 450 (Crevels 2012). Most are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Eneuene-Mare, Salumã | None known. Related to Parecís [pab]. | |
mzx | Mawayana | Maipurean, Unclassified | Suriname | Sipaliwini district | 2 in Suriname (2013 M. Michels), decreasing. Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | |||
huh | Huilliche | Mapudungu | Chile | Los Lagos and Los Ríos regions: Valdivia to Chiloé south of Mapuche | A few elderly speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1982 SIL) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Huiliche, Veliche | Tsesungún (Chesungun). Related to Mapudungun [arn], but barely intelligible with it. | |
arn | Mapudungun | Mapudungu | Argentina | Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut provinces; Mendoza province, possibly Buenos Aires | 8,410 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 114,000 (2004) | 8a (Moribund) | Huilliche, Manzanero, Mapuche, Mapudungu, Maputongo, Pehuenche, Ranquel, “Araucanian” (pej.), “Araucano” (pej.) | Pehuenche. | |
arn | Mapudungun | Mapudungu | Chile | Araucanía, Bíobío, Los Lagos, and Los Ríos regions: Arauco, Bíobío, Valdivia, Osorno | 250,000 in Chile (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 604,000 (2002). Total users in all countries: 258,410 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Indigenous Peoples Law (No. 19.253)) | Araucana, Mapuche, Mapudungu, Mapuzungun, “Araucano” (pej.) | Mapudungun | Moluche (Manzanero, Ngoluche), Picunche, Pehuenche. Easy intelligibility among dialects. Pehuenche and Moluche are reportedly very similar. |
gva | Guana | Mascoyan | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department: Riacho Mosquito; Concepción department: San Lázaro district, Valle Mi on Apa river banks | 28 (Crevels 2007). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 260 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Cashquiha, Kaskihá, Vana | Layana (Niguecactemigi), Echoaldi (Chararana, Echonoana). Reportedly similar to Sanapaná [spn] and Angaité [aqt]. | |
aqt | Angaité | Mascoyan | Paraguay | Presidente Hayes department: La Patria | 1,030 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 3,690 (2002 census) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Enenlhet, Kovalhvok, Koyaqteves | ||
enl | Enlhet | Mascoyan | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department; Boquerón department: Filadelfia; Presidente Hayes department: Paratodo and north | 6,440 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 7,220 (2002 census) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Eenlhit, Enlhet Norte, Enlhet-Lengua, Enslet, Enthlit, Lengua, Lengua Norte, Powok, Vowak | ||
enx | Enxet | Mascoyan | Paraguay | Presidente Hayes department: Lolita and east to the Paraguay river | 3,840 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 5,840 (2002 census) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Enxet Sur, Lengua Sur | ||
spn | Sanapaná | Mascoyan | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay and Boquerón departments; Presidente Hayes department: Anaconda north to La Palmera south | 980 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 2,270 (2002 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Kasnapan, Kelya’mok, Sa’apan, Saapa’ang | Nenlhet | 90% or more inherent mutual intelligibility between dialects. Lexical similarity: 85% with Enlhet [enl]. |
tmf | Toba-Maskoy | Mascoyan, Mascoy | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department: Puerto Guarani area south; Concepción and Presidente Hayes departments: Boquerón Kue, Casanillo-Aldea Campo Rayo, Casanillo-Aldea Capiatá, Casanillo-Aldea Casanillo, Casanillo-Aldea Linda Vista, Casanillo-Campo Aroma, Casanillo-San Rafael, Castilla, Estancia Laguna Porã, Livio Fariña-Pueblito, María Auxiliadora-Km 40, Pozo Amarillo, Riacho Mosquito, San Isidro-Km 39; confluence, Apa and Paraguai rivers | 1,260 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. 1,250 Toba-Enenlhet and 12 Toba-Maskoy (Crevels 2012). All women and young children are monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,270 (Crevels 2012). 1,510 Toba-Enenlhet and 760 Toba-Maskoy (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Cabanatit, Enenxet, Machicui, Quilyilhrayrom, Toba of Paraguay, Toba-Enenlhet | ||
mca | Maka | Matacoan | Paraguay | Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion | 1,040 (Crevels 2012). 400 monolinguals (2012). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Enimaca, Enimaga, Maca, Macá, Maká, Towolhi | Mak’á | |
cag | Nivaclé | Matacoan | Argentina | Salta province: Rivadavia and San Martín departments; Tartagal outskirts and Misión La Paz | 220 in Argentina (2004 INDEC). Ethnic population: 550 (2001 INDEC) | 8a (Moribund) | Ashlushlay, Guisnai, “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupi” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Churupi” (pej.) | Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. | |
cag | Nivaclé | Matacoan | Paraguay | Boquerón department: southeast; Presidente Hayes department: west; Chaco region | 10,100 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 10,320 | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Ashlushlay, Axluslay, Axluxlay, Nivaklé, “Choropí” (pej.), “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chunupí” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.) | Guisnai | Forest Nivaclé (Jotoy Lhavós), River Nivaclé (Tovoc Lhavós). Mataguayo languages are less similar than Mascoy languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984). |
crq | Chorote, Iyo’wujwa | Matacoan, Chorote | Argentina | Salta province | 1,500 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). 1,690, all Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2012). 750 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,610 (Crevels 2012). Includes all ethnic Chorote, both [crt] and [crq]. Total users in all countries: 1,870 | 5 (Developing) | Yojwaja | Chorote (Iyowujwa), Manjui (Inkijwas, I’no’, Manjuy). | |
crt | Chorote, Iyojwa’ja | Matacoan, Chorote | Argentina | Salta province: near the Pilcomayo river | 800 (Crevels 2007). 1,690, all Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Chorote, Choroti, Eklenjuy, Yofuaha, Yowúwa | None known. Distinct from Iyo’wujwa Chorote [crq] (Drayson). | |
crq | Manjui | Matacoan, Chorote | Paraguay | Boquerón department: Campo Loa, Colonia 22, Estigarribia, Filadelfia, Mcal, Neuland, Pedro P. Pena, Platanilia, Santa Rosa, Yakaquash | 370 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Chorote, Choroti, I’no’, Inkijwas, Manjuy, Yojwaja | Choroti (Chorote), Yofuáha, Yowúwa. | |
mzh | Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay | Matacoan, Mataco | Argentina | Formosa and Salta provinces: Pilcomayo river right bank, near Bolivia border | 15,000 (1999). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten | 6b (Threatened) | Güisnay, Wichí, “Mataco” (pej.), “Mataco Güisnay” (pej.), “Mataco Pilcomayo” (pej.), “Matako” (pej.) | Wichí Lhamtés | |
mtp | Wichí Lhamtés Nocten | Matacoan, Mataco | Argentina | Chaco province: General Güemes department; Formosa province: Bermejo, Matacos, Patiño, Ramón Lista departments; Salta province: Anta, Metán, Orán, Rivadavia, and San Martín departments | 100 in Argentina. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten | 6b* (Threatened) | Nocten, Noctenes, Oktenai, “Mataco Nocten” (pej.) | ||
mtp | Wichí Lhamtés Nocten | Matacoan, Mataco | Bolivia | Tarija department: Cordillera de Pirapo; southwest of Pilcomayo river | 1,930 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,020 (1994). Total users in all countries: 2,030 | 5* (Developing) | Bolivian, Noctenes, Noctén, Oktenai, Weenhayek, “Mataco” (pej.), “Mataco Nocten” (pej.) | ’weenhayeklhayhi’, ’weenhayeklhàmet | |
wlv | Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz | Matacoan, Mataco | Argentina | Chaco, Formosa, Salta, and Jujuy provinces: upper Bermejo river valley and Pilcomayo river | 25,000 (1991 UBS). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten (2004 INDEC) | 5 (Developing) | Vejos, Vejoz, “Mataco Vejoz” (pej.) | wichi | Bermejo Vejoz. Not intelligible of other Chaco languages. |
mbl | Maxakalí | Maxakalian | Brazil | Minas Gerais and Bahia states: 160 km inland from coast. 14 villages | 1,270 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,270 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Caposho, Cumanasho, Kumanuxú, Macuni, Mashakalí, Maxacalí, Monacó, Monaxo, Monocho, Tikmuún | Tikmũ’ũn Yĩy’ax | |
pth | Pataxó Hã-Ha-Hãe | Maxakalian | Brazil | Minas Gerais and Bahia states; Pôsto Paraguassu in Itabuna municipality | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the late 1930s (Loukotka 1968). Ethnic population: 2,220 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Hã Hã Hãe, Patashó, Pataxi, Pataxó, Pataxó-Hãhaãi, Patoxó | ||
cob | Chicomuceltec | Mayan, Huastecan | Guatemala | Huehuetenango and Petén departments | No known L1 speakers in Guatemala. The last speaker probably died in the 1930s (Campbell and Canger 1978) | 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Cakchiquel Mam | ||
cob | Chicomuceltec | Mayan, Huastecan | Mexico | Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera municipality near Guatemala border | No known L1 speakers in Mexico. The last competent speakers probably died by the 1930s; some rememberers may have survived into the 1980s (Campbell and Canger 1978). Ethnic population: 1,500. Total users in all countries: none known | 9 (Dormant) | Cac’chiquel Mam, Cakchiquel Mam, Chicomukeltec, Chicomulcelteco | ||
hus | Huastec | Mayan, Huastecan, Huastec | Mexico | Veracruz state: 60 villages; San Luis Potosí state: 12 villages; Cerro Azul on southeast edge, Tepetzintla on south edge, Tantima on north edge, Santa María Ixcatepec on west edge; Amatlán Tuxpan, Galeana y Zaragoza Vieja, San Francisco Chontla, Tamiahua, and Tancoco; east of Huasteco Veracruz-Llave | 132,000 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Tenek, Tének | Teenek | San Luis Potosi Huastec (Potosino Huastec), Southeastern Huastec (Huasteco de San Francisco Chontla), Huasteco de Tantoyuca, Huasteco de Veracruz. Sociological factors require literature in Veracruz variety of Huastec. |
chf | Chontal, Tabasco | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chol-Chontal | Mexico | Tabasco state: 21 towns north-central and south | 37,100 (2011 UNSD) | 6a (Vigorous) | Chontal Maya, Chontal de Tabasco | Yocot’an | Tamulté de las Sábanas Chontal, Buena Vista Chontal, Miramar Chontal, Chontal de Tabasco central, Chontal de Tabasco del Este, Chontal de Tabasco del Norte, Chontal de Tabasco del Sureste. Dialect speakers understand San Carlos Macuspana 80%–94%. |
ctu | Chol | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chol-Chontal, Chol | Mexico | Chiapas state: Chivalito, Limar, Tila, and Vicente Guerrero | 222,000 (2011 UNSD). 40,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Lakty’añ | Ch’ol de Sabanilla, Chol de Tila (Ch’ol del Noroeste), Chol de Tumbalá (Ch’ol del Sureste). | |
caa | Ch’orti’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chorti-Cholti | Guatemala | Chiquimula and Zacapa departments; eastern border with Honduras | 11,700 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 46,800 (2003 census) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Chorti’ | ||
caa | Ch’orti’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chorti-Cholti | Honduras | Copán department: along Guatemala border | No known L1 speakers in Honduras. Ethnic population: 33,300 (2013 census) | 9 (Dormant) | |||
tzh | Tzeltal | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Tzeltalan, Tzeltal | Mexico | Chiapas: Oxchuc area | 273,000 (2000 INALI). 50,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Cancuc, Chanal, Highland Tzeltal, Oxchuc Tzeltal, Tenango, Tenejapa, Tenejapa Tzeltal, Tseltal | Bats’il k’op | Amatenango del Valle, Bachajon Tzeltal (Lowland Tzeltal, Tzeltal de Ocosingo), Chanal Cancuc, Tenango, Tzeltal del Norte, Tzeltal del occidente, Tzeltal del oriente, Tzeltal del Sur. |
tzo | Tzotzil | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Tzeltalan, Tzotzil | Mexico | Central Chiapas, Venustiano Carranza municipality, Venustiano Carranza, El Puerto, and El Paraiso de Grijalva towns; West central Chiapas, San Juan Chamula, Huitiupan, Simojovel, San Juan del Bosque, San Cristóbal Las Casas, Bochil, Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Ocozocoautla, Ixtapa (Nibak), Jitotol, Teopisca, Amatan, and Ishuatan; Chiapas, Chenalhó and Huixtán regions | 235,000 (2000 INALI) | 6b* (Threatened) | San Bartolomé Venustiano Carranza Tzotzil, Tsotsil | Bats’i k’op | Chamula Tzotzil, Chenalho Tzotzil (San Miguel Mitontic, San Pablo Chalchihuitan, San Pedro Chenalhó, Santa Catarina Pantelho), San Andrés Larrainzar Tzotzil (San Andres Tzotzil), Huixtán Tzotzil (Angel Albino Corzo, Huixtán, La Concordia, Villa Corzo), Zinacantán Tzotzil (Zinacanteco Tzotzil). 66% intelligibility of Chenalhó Tzotzil, 65% of Zinacantán, 57% of Chamula, 56% of Huixtán; Chenalho variety partial intelligibility of San Andrés Larrainzar. |
kek | Kekchí | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean | Belize | Southwest corner, inland following east slopes, Maya Mountains, Toledo and Stann Creek districts; also in Cayo District, Belmopan area | 17,600 in Belize (2014 UNSD) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Cacché, Ketchi, Quecchí | ||
kek | Q’eqchi’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean | Guatemala | Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and Quiché departments; Izabal department: north from the lake; Petén department: south of Flores | 716,000 in Guatemala (2003 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 852,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 733,600 | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Cacche’, Kekchi’, Kekchí, Ketchi’, Kʼekchiʼ, Quecchi’ | Q’eqchi’ | Alta Verapaz Cobán. Only slight dialect differences. |
usp | Uspanteko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean | Guatemala | Quiché department: Chicamán municipio, Las Pacayas village is center; San Miguel Uspantán municipio area | 3,970 (2013 census). Ethnic population: 7,490 (2003 census) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Uspanteco | Uspanteko | |
acr | Achi | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean | Guatemala | Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and El Progreso departments; Quiché department: Uspantan municipality | 82,600 (2003 census). 5,000 monolinguals (2015 C. Barrera). Ethnic population: 106,000 (2003 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Qach’a’teem | Cubulco Achi, Maya Achi (Rabinal Achi). | |
quc | K’iche’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean | Guatemala | Quiché department: Chichicastenango, Chiché, Cunén, Joyabaj, Sacapulas, San Andrés Sajcabajá, Uspantán, Zacualpa municipalities; Quetzaltenango, Retalhuleu, Sololá, Suchitepéquez, and Totonicapán departments; some communities in Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz departments | 891,000 (2003 census). 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,270,000 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Central K’iche’, Central Quiché, Chiquel, Quiché | Qach’abel | Cunén Kiché, Joyabaj Kiché, West Central Kiché, Eastern Kiché, San Andrés Kiché. |
quv | Sakapulteko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean | Guatemala | Quiché department: Sacapulas municipality; some in Guatemala City | 6,970 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 9,760 (2003 census) | 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Sacapulas K’iche’, Sacapulteco | ||
qum | Sipakapense | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean | Guatemala | San Marcos department | 5,690 (2003 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 10,700 (2003 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Sipacapa, Sipacapa Quiché, Sipacapense, Sipacapeño | ||
cak | Kaqchikel | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean, Kaqchikel-Tz’utujil | Guatemala | Chimaltenango department: Akatenango, San Martín Jilotepeque and Yepocapa municipalities; Santa Ana Chimaltenango and San Martín municipalities, San Juan Sacatepéquez municipality; Escuintla and Quiché departments; Sacatepéquez department; Sololá department: north and east shores of Lake Atitlán; Guatemala department | 445,000 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 833,000 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Cakchiquel, Kaqchiquel, Maya | Kaqchikel | Acatenango Southwestern Cakchiquel, Eastern Cakchiquel, Northern Cakchiquel, Santa María de Jesús Cakchiquel (Kach’ab’al), Santo Domingo Xenacoj Cakchiquel, South Central Cakchiquel, Southern Cakchiquel, Western Cakchiquel, Yepocapa Southwestern Cakchiquel. |
tzj | Tz’utujil | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean, Kaqchikel-Tz’utujil | Guatemala | Sololá department: Lake Atitlán, south and southwest shore; Suchitepéquez department: Chicacao area north | 63,200 (2003 census), increasing. 17,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 78,500 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Eastern Tzutujil, Santiago Atitlán Tzutujil, Tzutuhil, Tzutujil, Tzutujil Oriental | Tz’utujil | Western Tzutujil. |
poc | Poqomam | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Poqom, Poqomam | Guatemala | Chiquimula department; Jalapa department: San Luis Jilotepeque; Guatemala department: 1 enclave northeast of Guatemala City, Chinautla; the other 20 km southwest, mostly in Escuintla department | 11,300 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 42,000 (2003 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Pocomán, Pokomam | Qaq’oral | Central Poqomam, Eastern Poqomam, Southern Poqomam (Palín Pocomam). |
poh | Poqomchi’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Poqom, Poqomchi’ | Guatemala | Alta Verapaz department: San Cristobal Verapaz area; Baja Verapaz department: notheast of Salama; Quiché department: eastward from Uspantan | 92,900 (2003 census). 40,000 monolinguals (2017 B. Ramirez). Ethnic population: 114,000 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Pocomchí, Poconchí, Pokomchí, Pokonchí, Tactic Pokomchí | Poqonchi | Eastern Poqomchi, Santa Cruz Verapaz Poqomchi, Western Poqomchi. |
agu | Awakateko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Awakateko-Ixil | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department | 9,610 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 11,100 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Aguacatec, Aguacateco | Qa’yol | Chalchiteko (Chalchitec). |
ixl | Ixil | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Awakateko-Ixil | Guatemala | Quiché department: Chajul, Cotzal, and Nebaj municipalities | 83,600 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 95,300 (2003 census) | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Ixil | Nebaj, Cotzal, Chajul. 70%–75% intelligibility among the 3 Ixil dialects. | |
mam | Mam | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: San Sebastián and other towns; Quetzaltenango and Retalhuleu departments; San Marcos department: Ixchiguán, San Juan Ostuncalco, San Martín Sacatepéquez, Sibinal, Tectitán. Dialects in San Miguel Ixtahuacán (18,000) and Concepción Tutapa (30,000) | 478,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 617,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 488,500 | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Huehuetenango Mam, Kyol, Qyol, Qyol Mam, Qyool | B’anax Mam, Qyool Mam | Southern Mam (Mam Quetzalteco, Ostuncalco Mam, Quetzaltenango Mam, San Juan Ostuncalco Mam), Tajumulco Mam, Tacanec (Mamé, Tacaná Mam, Tiló, Western Mam), Central Mam (Comitancillo Mam, Mam Marquense, Mam Occidental, San Marcos Comitancillo Mam, Western Mam), Todos Santos Cuchumatán Mam (Todos Santos Mam). Tacanec is the most distinctive of all the Mam varieties. Lexical similarity: 77% between Tajumulco and Comitancillo dialects. |
mam | Mam | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam | Mexico | Chiapas state: Buenos Aires hills above Motozintla, Cacahuatán, Mazapa, Ojo de Agua near Guadalupe, outside Pacayal near La Mesilla border, and Tapachula | 10,500 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) | 5 (Dispersed) | B’anax Mam, Qyool | Tacanec (Mame, Tacana Mam, Tacaneco), Todos Santos Mam, Mam de la Frontera, Mam del Norte, Mam del Sur, Mam de la Sierra, Mam del Soconusco. | |
ttc | Tectitec | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam | Mexico | Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera, Mazapa de Madero, and Motozintla | 71 in Mexico (2000 INALI) | 8a (Moribund) | B’a’aj, K’onti’l, Qyool, Teco, Tectitán Mame, Teko, Tujqyol | ||
ttc | Tektiteko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: Tectitán area, Cuilco | 1,140 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 2,080 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 1,211 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | K’onti’l, Maya-Tekiteko, Qyool, Teco, Tectitec, Tectiteco, Tectitán Mam, Tujqyol, “Teko” (pej.) | B’a’aj | None known. Reportedly similar to Mam [mam]. |
cac | Chuj | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: central western Coatán river area | 59,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 64,400 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 61,630 | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Chuh, Chuhe, Chuj de San Mateo Ixtatán, Chuje | Koti’ | |
cac | Chuj | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean | Mexico | Chiapas state: Trinitaria municipality, Cuauhtémoc and Tziscau villages; Campeche and Quintana Roo states | 2,630 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | Chapai, Chuj de San Mateo Ixtatán, Koti’ | ||
toj | Tojolabal | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean | Mexico | Chiapas state: Altamirano and Margaritas | 54,200 (2011 UNSD). 7,700 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Chañabal, Comiteco, Tojol-ab’al | Tojolabal | |
mhc | Mocho | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan | Mexico | Chiapas state: Motozintla and Tuzantán on Guatemala-Mexico border | 110 (2011 UNSD). No monolinguals | 8a (Moribund) | Motocintleco, Motozintleco, Qato’k | Motozintleco, Tuzanteco (Muchu’). Not intelligible of Mam varieties (1973 SIL). Tuzanteco and Mocho are 2 distinct dialects of the same language (1967 T. Kaufman). | |
knj | Akateko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: San Miguel Acatán area | 35,800 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 39,400 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 45,430 | 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Acatec, Acateco, Conob, Kanjobal, Q’anjob’al, San Miguel Acatán Kanjobal, Western Kanjobal, Western Q’anjob’al | K’anjob’al | |
jac | Jakalteko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: Concepción Huista and Jacaltenango areas, near Mexico border | 34,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 47,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 34,500 | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Popti’ | Jakalteko-Popti’ | Eastern Jakalteko (Eastern Jacalteco), Western Jakalteko (Western Jacaltec, Western Jacalteco). The eastern and western varieties understand each other’s spoken languages, but not written text. |
jac | Jakalteko | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko | Mexico | Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera municipality; Concepción Saravia near Frontera Comalapa municipality | 500 in Mexico (2000 INALI) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Jakalteko del Oeste, Jakalteko-Popti’ | ||
knj | Kanjobal, Western | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko | Mexico | Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo states: Champotón, Frontera Comalapa, La Trinitaria, Othón P. Blanco | 9,630 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) | 6a (Vigorous) | Acatec, Acateco, Conob, K’anjob’al, Kanjobal de San Miguel Acatán, Kuti’ | ||
kjb | Q’anjob’al | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko | Guatemala | Huehuetenango department: Santa Eulalia; Quiché department: near Soloma | 140,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 159,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 148,340 | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2013, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Conob, Eastern Kanjobal, Eastern Qanjobal, K’anjobal, Kanhobal, Kanjobal, Qanjobal, Santa Eulalia Kanjobal | Q’anjob’al | |
itz | Itza’ | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá | Guatemala | Petén department: north of Lake Petén Itzá | 1,090 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 1,980 (2003 census) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Icaiche Maya, Maya, Petén Itza’ Maya, Yucatec Maya | ||
mop | Maya, Mopán | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá | Belize | Cayo, Stann Creek, and Toledo districts: highlands | 10,600 in Belize (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 13,060 | 5* (Developing) | Mopan, Mopane | Maya Mopán | |
mop | Maya, Mopán | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá | Guatemala | Petén department: Lake Peten Itza road area, one enclave between Dolores and Poptun, the other near San Luis | 2,460 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 2,890 (2003 census) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) | Maya Mopán, Mopane | ||
lac | Lacandon | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon | Mexico | Chiapas state: Betel, Lacanjá San Quintín, Lake Metzaboc, Metzaboc, Najá | 600 (2015 S. Cook). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000) | 5 (Developing) | Lacandón, Lakantún | Jach-t’aan | Lacanjá, Najá. |
yua | Maya, Yucatec | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon | Belize | Cayo district: San Antonio and Succoths; possibly also Corozal and Orange Walk districts near the Mexico border | 2,520 in Belize (2014 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | Maaya, Maaya t’aan, Maayáa, Maya, Yucantán Maya, Yucateco | ||
yua | Maya, Yucatec | Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon | Mexico | Quintana Roo and Yucatán states; Campeche state: except west of Rio Chompan; Tabasco state | 735,000 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 58,800 monolinguals (2007). Total users in all countries: 762,520 | 5 (Developing) | Maaya, Maayáa, Peninsular Maya, Yucatan Maya, Yucatec, Yucateco, Yukatek | Maaya t’aan | |
yan | Mayangna | Misumalpan | Honduras | Colón department: southeast corner; Gracias a Dios and Olancho departments: between Patuca and Wanki rivers | 700 in Honduras (1997 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,690 (2013 census) | 5 (Developing) | Sumu, Tawahka | Twahka. | |
yan | Mayangna | Misumalpan | Nicaragua | Jinotega department; North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Bambana and Tungi along Waspuk river; Santo Tomás de Umbra on the upper Wawa; Panamahka dialect along Wanki river; Tuahka dialect: Wasakin area near Rosita | 8,000 in Nicaragua (Adelaar 2007). 8,540 (2005 census). Ethnic population: 9,760 (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 8,700 | 5* (Developing) | Panamahka (Panamaca), Tuahka (Taguasca). Reportedly similar to Ulwa [ulw]. | ||
miq | Mískito | Misumalpan | Honduras | Colón department; Gracias a Dios and Olancho departments, south, Coco river watershed; coastal area, and northwest from Puerto Lempira | 29,000 in Honduras (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 80,000 (2013 census) | 5 (Developing) | Marquito, Mosquito, Mískitu, Mísquito | ||
miq | Mískito | Misumalpan | Nicaragua | Jinotega department; North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region and South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region; Bihmuna, Bocana de Paiwas, Bonanza, Karawala, Leimus, Prinzapolka, Puerto Cabeza city, Rosita, San Carlos (Río Coco), Sangnilaya, Sisin, Siuna, Tronquera, Wasla, Waspam; Río Coco area and Pearl lagoon to Black river coast and lowlands | 114,000 in Nicaragua (2009 UNSD). Ethnic population: 121,000 (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 143,000 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) | Marquito, Miskuto, Mosquito, Mísquito | Mískitu | Honduran Mískito (Mam), Tawira (Tauira), Baymuna (Baldam, Baymunana), Wanki (Wangki), Cabo (Kabo). Reportedly most similar to Mayangna [yan]. Wanki dialect spoken in Puerto Cabeza area; other dialects in settlements southwest. |
ulw | Ulwa | Misumalpan | Nicaragua | South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Karawala village | 350 (2009 J. Mejia). 83 (2005 census). Ethnic population: 700 (2005 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) | Sumu, Ulúa, Woolwa | None known. Reportedly similar to Mayangna [yan]. | |
ccr | Cacaopera | Misumalpan, Sumu-Cacaopera-Matagalpa, Cacaopera-Matagalpa | El Salvador | Morazan department | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers Survived into the early 20th centry | 10 (Extinct) | None known. Reportedly similar to Matagalpa [mtn]. | ||
mtn | Matagalpa | Misumalpan, Sumu-Cacaopera-Matagalpa, Cacaopera-Matagalpa | Nicaragua | Jinotega and Matagalpa departments; Central highlands | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1997. Ethnic population: 15,000 (2005 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Pantasmas | ||
cst | Ohlone, Northern | Miwok-Costanoan, Costanoan | United States | California: Monterrey and San Benito counties | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last fluent speakers in the 18th or early 19th centuries | 9 (Reawakening) | East Bay, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Soledad. | ||
css | Ohlone, Southern | Miwok-Costanoan, Costanoan | United States | California: Monterrey and San Benito counties | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Isabel Meadows, died in 1939 | 9 (Dormant) | Mutsun (San Juan Bautista), Rumsen (Carmel, Runsien, San Carlos). | ||
pmw | Miwok, Plains | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan | United States | California: San Joaquin and Cosumnes rivers’ deltas | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1990s (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wilton Rancheria | Valley Miwok | ||
csm | Miwok, Central Sierra | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok | United States | California: upper valleys of the Stanislause and Tuolumne rivers | 12 (1994 L. Hinton). Eastern Central Sierra: 6, Western Central Sierra: 6. 50 Sierra Miwok (from 2000 census) may include Northern Sierra [nsq] and Southern Sierra [skd]. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto). Includes all Miwok | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California, Wilton Rancheria | Eastern Central Sierra Miwok, Western Central Sierra Miwok. Distinct from other Miwok varieties. | ||
nsq | Miwok, Northern Sierra | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok | United States | California: Jackson Rancheria near Westpoint | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1990s | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California | None known. Distinct from other Miwok varieties. | ||
skd | Miwok, Southern Sierra | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok | United States | California: Merced and Chowchilla rivers’ headwaters and Mariposa Creek | No known L1 speakers. The last known speakers may have survived into the 2010s | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract) | Me-Wuk, Meewoc, Mewoc, Miwoc, Miwokan, Mokélumne, Moquelumnan, San Raphael, Talatui, Talutui, Yosemite | ||
csi | Miwok, Coast | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Western Miwokan | United States | California: coast from San Francisco Bay to Bodega Bay | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Sarah Ballard, died in 1978 (2006 N. Mullane) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | Bodega, Huimen, Marin Miwok. | ||
lmw | Miwok, Lake | Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Western Miwokan | United States | California: Clear Lake basin | No known L1 speakers. 2–3 semispeakers only, not actively using language (Golla 2007); last known speaker survived into the late 1990s | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California | None known. Distinct from other Miwok varieties. | ||
ckz | Kaqchikel-K’iche’ Mixed Language | Mixed language, Cakchiquel-Quiché | Guatemala | Sacatepéquez department: Santa María Cauqué and Santiago | 2,000 (1998 SIL) | 7 (Shifting) | Cauque Mixed Language | None known. Came from the K’iche’ area in the colonial period. Older speakers show a base of K’iche’. | |
plo | Popoluca, Oluta | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean | Mexico | Veracruz state: Oluta, inland, west of Texistepec, south of Acayucan, east of Sayula | 1 (2011 UNSD). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Oluta, Oluta Mijean, Olutec, Popoluca de Oluta | ||
pos | Popoluca, Sayula | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean | Mexico | Veracruz state: south of Sayula | 3,030 (Adelaar 2007). 15 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | |||
neq | Mixe, North Central | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: northeast Mixe district, towns including those listed as dialects | 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 13,000 (2002 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Hayuuk, Northeastern Mixe | Ayuuk | Zacatepec, Puxmetecán, Olotepec, Mixistlan, Cotzocón Mixe (Mixe de San Juan Cotzocón), Atitlán Mixe (Mixe de Atitlán). |
pxm | Mixe, Quetzaltepec | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: northeast Mixe district | 8,090 (2000 INALI) | 6b* (Threatened) | Central Mixe, Chuxnabán Mixe, Midland Mixe, Mixe Alto del Sur | ||
mto | Mixe, Totontepec | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: north of Zacatepec, 10 towns | 5,470 (2000 INALI). 870 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mixe Alto del Norte, Northwestern Mixe | Ayuk | Most distinct Mixe variety. 89% intelligibility of Zacatepec dialect of North Central Mixe [neq], 79% of Olotepec dialect of North Central Mixe [neq], 72% of Tlahuitoltepec [mxp], 70% of Mixistlán dialect of North Central Mixe [neq]. |
mco | Mixe, Coatlán | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Coatlán, Camotlán, Ixcuintepec, San José, and Santa Isabel | 5,000 (1993 SIL). All Mixe languages: 90,000 (1993 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Southeastern Mixe | Ayuk | Coatlán Mixe, Camotlán Mixe. |
mir | Mixe, Isthmus | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Guichicovi municipality, Tehuantepec isthmus near Veracruz state border. 3 towns | 22,500 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Ayuk, Eastern Mixe, Guichicovi Mixe, Mixe del Istmo, Mixe medio del este | hagunaax, hayuuc | |
mzl | Mixe, Mazatlán | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe | Mexico | Oaxaca state: 7 towns in the east | 19,200 (2000) | 5* (Developing) | East Central Mixe, Tutla Mixe | Ayuuk | |
mxq | Mixe, Juquila | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Midland Mixe | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ocotepec municipality, Juquila and Quetzaltepec | 8,000 (2002 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | South Central Mixe | Ayuk | Juquila Mixe, Ocotepec Mixe. |
mxp | Mixe, Tlahuitoltepec | Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, South Highland Mixe | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Albarradas Zapoteco area. 3 towns | 16,800 (2000 INALI) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Mixe Alto del Centro, West Central Mixe | ||
zoh | Zoque, Chimalapa | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Miguel Chimalapa and Santa María Chimalapa | 4,500 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | San Miguel Chimalapa Zoque | ||
zoc | Zoque, Copainalá | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean | Mexico | Chiapas state: Copainalá | 10,000 (1990 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Zoque de Copainalá | Ocotepec, Ostuacán (Ostuacan Zoque). 83% intelligibility of Francisco León [zos] (most similar). | |
zos | Zoque, Francisco León | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean | Mexico | Four separate enclaves in 4 states; largest, northwest Mezcalapa Chiapas, into Tabasco, Veracruz-Llave, and Oaxaca, mainly near Grijalve river, Sayula area; second area, southern Mezcalapa Chiapas, Grijalve river near Argostura reservoir; third, eastern Mezcalapa Chiapas and Tabasco states, area surrounding northwest Guatemala tip, west bank, San Antonio river and Laguna de Naja; fourth, west central Mezcalapa Chiapas, upper reaches, Grijalve river | 20,000 (1990 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Santa Magdalena Zoque, Zoque de Francisco León | Chapultenango, San Pedro Yaspac. Reportedly similar to Copainalá [zoc]. | |
zor | Zoque, Rayón | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean, Northeast Zoque | Mexico | Chiapas state: Rayón and Tapilula | 2,100 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,400 (1990 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Zoque de Rayón | None known. Distinct from other Zoque. | |
poi | Popoluca, Highland | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean | Mexico | Veracruz state: Amamaloya, Barosa, Buena Vista, Col Benito Juárez, Cuilonia, El Aguacate, Estrivera, Guadalupe Victoria, Horno de Cal, Kilómetro Diez, La Florida, La Magdalena, Las Palmas, Soteapan; Bay of Campeche, area inland between Lake Catemaco and San Juan point, towards Hueyapan and Acayucan | 26,000 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Popoluca, Popoluca de la Sierra | Nuntajɨyi | None known. More similar to Zoque than to Mixe. |
poq | Popoluca, Texistepec | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean | Mexico | Veracruz state: Texistepec area east of Oluta | 1 (2011 UNSD). Ethnic population: 15,800 (1990 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Texistepec | ||
zoq | Zoque, Tabasco | Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean | Mexico | Tabasco state: Jalapa de Méndez municipality, Ayapa | 12 (2016 J. Rangel) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Ayapanec, Zoque de Ayapanec, Zoque de Tabasco, numte oote | ||
cas | Tsimané | Mosetenan | Bolivia | El Beni department: San Miguel de Huachi and Santa Ana de Alto Beni; along Maniqui river; La Paz department: north of La Paz city | 7,300 (Crevels 2012). 950 Mosetén, 6,350 Tsimané (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 10,200 (Crevels 2012). 1,590 Mosetén, 8,610 Tsimané (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Chimané, Moseteno, Mosetén | Tsimané, Mosetén. Mosetén move into Tsimané communities and function with seemingly no communication difficulties (2002 NTM). | |
myp | Pirahã | Muran | Brazil | Amazonas state: Maici and Autaces rivers | 390 (Crevels 2012). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 9,690 (Crevels 2012). 9,300 Múra, 390 Pirahã (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Mura, Múra-Pirahã, Pirahán | Xapaitíiso | Múra. No remaining L1 speakers of Múra dialect (Crevels 2012). |
cku | Koasati | Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Apalachee-Alabama-Koasati, Alabama-Koasati | United States | Louisiana: Koasati Reservation near Elton; Texas: Alabama-Koasati Reservation near Livingston | 370 (2015 census), decreasing | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana | Coushatta | Koasati | None known. Koasati and Alabama [akz] grammars are significantly different. Lexical similarity: less than 50% with Alabama [akz]. |
akz | Alabama | Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Apalachee-Alabama-Koasati, Alabama-Koasati | United States | Texas: Alabama-Coushatta Reservation near Livingston | 370 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 460 (2000 census) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town | Albaamo, Albaamo innaaɬiilka, Alibamu | None known. Lexical similarity: less than 50% with Koasati [cku]. | |
mik | Mikasuki | Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Hitchiti-Mikasuki | United States | Florida: Big Cypress, Immokalee, Hollywood, and Tampa Seminole reservations | 290 (2015 census). Spoken by most of the 400 members of the Miccosukee Tribe as well as by many of the 2,700 members of the Seminole Tribe (Golla 2007). 35 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Tribe of Florida | Miccosukee, Mikasuki Seminole | Hitchiti, Mikasuki. Hitchiti dialect is extinct. Not intelligible with Alabama [akz] or Koasati [cku]. | |
mus | Muskogee | Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Creek-Seminole | United States | Oklahoma: south Alabama Creek, Creek and Seminole; Florida: Seminole of Brighton Reservation | 4,470 (2015 census). Spoken by 4,000–6,000 residents of the former territory of the Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation in Oklahoma and by fewer than 200 of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Golla 2007). 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 52,000 (1997 C. Pye) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Kialegee Tribal Town, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Poarch Band of Creeks, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town | Creek | Creek, Seminole. Reportedly similar to Mikasuki [mik] in Florida. Dialects reportedly very similar. | |
cic | Chickasaw | Muskogean, Western Muskogean | United States | Oklahoma: Byng and Happyland (near Ada) north, Davis and Ardmore west, to Fillmore and Wapanucka east. California: Los Angeles | 75 (2017 Chickasaw Nation), decreasing. Ethnic population: 35,000 (1999 Chickasaw Nation) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: The Chickasaw Nation | Chikashshanompa’ | None known. Choctaw [cho] find Chickasaw unintelligible. | |
cho | Choctaw | Muskogean, Western Muskogean | United States | Louisiana; Mississippi: east central; Oklahoma: McCurtain county; Tennessee | 9,640 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 20,000 (Golla 2007). In Oklahoma | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana | Chahta, Chahta Anumpa | None known. Choctaw find Chickasaw [cic] unintelligible. | |
sae | Sabanê | Nambikwara | Brazil | Mato Grosso state | 3 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Sabanês, Sabones, Sowainte | ||
nab | Nambikuára, Southern | Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: along Porto Velho-Cuiabá highway. 10 villages | 720 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 720 (Moore 2006) | 5* (Developing) | Nambicuara, Nambikwara, Nambikwara do Sul, Nambiquara, Southern Nambikwara | Manduka, Khithaulhu (Kitãulhu, ki³thãu³lhu²), Halotesu, Saxwentesu, Wakalitesu, Serra Azul, Hahaintesu, Wasusu, Alatesu, Waikisu, Galera, Sarare, Alaketesu, Anunsu. | |
wmd | Mamaindê | Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: between Cabixi and Pardo rivers | 300 (2017 D. Eberhard). Losing speakers among the youth in one of the 4 villages. Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012). 250 Mamaindê, 80 Negarotê | 6b (Threatened) | Mamaindé | Mamainsahai’gidu | Negaroté, Tawende. Similar to Lakondê [lkd], Latundê [ltn], and Tawandê [xtw]. |
lkd | Lakondê | Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster | Brazil | Rondônia state: Vilhena village | 1 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | None known. Similar to Latundê [ltn], Mamaindé [wmd], and Tawandê [xtw]. | ||
ltn | Latundê | Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster | Brazil | Rondônia state: Aikaná-Latundê Indigenous Reserve | 10 (2010 S. Anonby). Ethnic population: 20 (2010 S. Anonby) | 8a (Moribund) | Leitodu | None known. Similar to Lakondé [lkd], Mamaindé [wmd], and Tawandê [xtw]. | |
xtw | Tawandê | Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster | Brazil | Rondônia state: Pyrineus de Souza village, near Vilhena town | 1 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Da’wan’du, Tawaindê | None known. Similar to Lakondê [lkd], Latundê [ltn], and Mamaindê [wmd]. | |
amu | Amuzgo, Guerrero | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo | Mexico | Guerrero state: Xochistlahuaca municipality, Cochoapa, Cozoyoapan, Guadalupe Victoria, Huehuetonoc, Huistepec, Rancho del Cura, Tlacoachistlahuaca, and Zacoalpan. Santa Catarina river separates Guerrero variety from Oaxaca varieties | 45,900 (2011 UNSD). 10,000 monolinguals (1990 census) | 5 (Developing) | Amuzgo de Guerrero, Jñom’ndaa, Nomndaa, Ñonda | Ñomndaa | Amuzgo del Norte, Amuzgo del Sur. Most towns in Guerrero understand the Amuzgo spoken in Xochistlahuaca (Amuzgo del Norte). Huixtepec is a Guerrero town but has various dialectical differences (Amuzgo del Sur). |
azm | Amuzgo, Ipalapa | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Putla district, La Ciénaga, Santa María Ipalapa northeast of San Pedro Amuzgos, Tlaxiaco to coast | 2,030 (2011 UNSD). 20 monolinguals (2000 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Amuzgo Bajo del Este, Ts’unuma | Jñunda | None known. Somewhat intelligible with other Amuzgo. |
azg | Amuzgo, San Pedro Amuzgos | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Putla district, San Pedro Amuzgos and outlying settlements | 5,200 (2011 UNSD) | 6a (Vigorous) | Amuzgo Bajo del Este, Amuzgo de Oaxaca, Amuzgo de San Pedro Amuzgos, Jñon’ndaa, Oaxaca Amuzgo, Ñonda | Jnꞌoon | None known. 76% comprehension of Guerrero Amuzgo [amu]. |
cux | Cuicatec, Tepeuxila | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Cuiatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: 16 towns in northwest | 8,680 (2000 INALI). 850 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Cuicateco del centro, Dbaku | Dibaku | Santa María Pápalo. 88% intelligibility of Teutila Cuicatec [cut]. |
cut | Cuicatec, Teutila | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Cuiatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Pedro Teutila; 8 towns | 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Dbaku, Duaku | Dubaku | Cuicateco del Norte, Cuicateco del oriente. 79% intelligibility of Tepeuxila [cux]. |
vmc | Mixtec, Juxtlahuaca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Martin Duraznos, San Miguel Tlacotepec, San Sebastián Tecomaxtlahuaca, Santa María Tindú, and Santa María Yucunicoco, central Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Santos Reyes Tepejillo; Baja California state: San Quintín valley | 16,000 (1990 census). 5,500 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Central Juxtlahuaca Mixtec, Mixteco de Juxtlahuaca | None known. 84% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks], 80% of Yucuane [mvg] and San Miguel Piedras [xtp], 63% of Santa Cruz Mixtepec [mix], 48% of Coicoyán [vmc] (Western Juxtlahuaca), 37% of Tezoatlán [mxb], 18% of Zacatepec [mza], 10% of Ñumí. | |
xtl | Mixtec, Tijaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Pablo Tijaltepec, and Santa María Yosoyúa towns | 3,250 (2005 census). 420 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de San Pablo Tijaltepec, Mixteco de Santa María Yosoyúa | Tu’un savi | None known. 89% intelligibility of San Miguel el Grande [mig] and Yosondúa [mpm], 82% of San Mateo Peñasco, 81% of Sinicahua [xti] and 66% of Teita [xtj]. |
xty | Mixtec, Yoloxóchitl | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Guerrero state: San Luís Acatlán municipality, Cuanacastitlán and Yoloxóchitl, south of Tlapa, halfway between the Metlatónoc and Ayutla Mixtec | 10,600 (2000 INALI) | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Yoloxóchitl | Tu’un savi | None known. Metlatónoc [mxv] has 35% intelligibility of Yoloxóchitl, and Ayutla [miy] has 30%. |
miy | Mixtec, Ayutla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Ayutla and scattered in about 30 mountain towns | 11,600 (2000 INALI). 3,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Coastal Guerrero Mixtec, Mixteco de Ayutla | Tu’un savi | None known. Lexical similarity: 30% with Metlatónoc [mxv] and Yoloxóchitl [xty]; 5% with San Juan Colorado [mjc], Silacayoapan [mks], and Santa Maria Zacatepec [mza]. Considered a Mixtec isolate with a large number of words unlike other variants. |
miu | Mixtec, Cacaloxtepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santiago Cacaloxtepec town | 460 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,250 | 8a (Moribund) | Huajuapan Mixtec, Mixteco de Cacaloxtepec | None known. 59% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks] (most similar). | |
xtb | Mixtec, Chazumba | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santiago Chazumba municipality and town, San Pedro y San Pablo Tequixtepec; Puebla state: Petlalcingo, Santa Gertrudis Cosoltepec, Totoltepec de Guerrero and Zapotitlán villages | 3,790 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals | 8a (Moribund) | Da’an davi, Mixteco de Chazumba, Mixteco de la Frontera Puebla-Oaxaca, Northern Oaxaca Mixtec | None known. 53% inherent intelligibility of Cacaloxtepec [miu], 24% of Chigmecatitlán [mii], 19% of Cuyamecalco [xtu] (Coatzospan). | |
mii | Mixtec, Chigmecatitlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Puebla state: Santa Catarina Tlaltempan and Santa María Chigmecatitlán south of Puebla City | 1,350 (2010 INEGI). 160 monolinguals (2010 INEGI) | 6b* (Threatened) | Central Puebla Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa María Chigmecatitlán | Da’an davi | None known. 23% intelligibility of Chazumba [mit] (Southern Puebla reportedly most similar). An island of Mixtec surrounded by Popoloca and Nahuatl varieties. Low intelligibility with all Mixtec; very different. |
miz | Mixtec, Coatzospan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Coatzóspan | 2,090 (2000 INALI). 300 monolinguals (2005 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Mixteco de Coatzóspan, Mixteco de San Juan Coatzospan, Teotitlán Mixtec | Tu’un davi | None known. 25% intelligibility of Chazumba [xtb]. Cuyamecalco [xtu] reportedly similar, but intelligibility inadequate. |
xtd | Mixtec, Diuxi-Tilantongo | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Diuxi and Tilantongo areas, 20 towns or villages. Mexico City, Oaxaca City and Puebla City | 3,410 (2000 INALI), decreasing. In rapid decline due to migration to the United States. 150 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Central Nochistlán Mixtec, Mixteco de Diuxi-Tilantongo, Mixteco del Este Central | Tnu’un dau | None known. 37% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil] (Eastern); reportedly more similar to Nuxaá [mxy]. |
xtm | Mixtec, Magdalena Peñasco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Agustín Tlacotepec, San Cristobal Amoltepec, San Mateo Peñasco, and Santa María Magdalena Peñasco municipalities | 7,350 (2005 census). 1,170 monolinguals (2000 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Peñasco Mixtec | Sa’an Ñuu Savi | San Agustín Tlacotepec Mixtec (Tlacotepec Mixtec), San Cristóbal Amoltepec Mixtec, San Mateo Peñasco Mixtec. 89% intelligibility of San Cristóbal Amoltepec (not the same as Santiago Amoltepec [mbz], in the District of Sola de Vega), 76% of Tijaltepec [xtl] and Sinicahua [xti], 73% of San Miguel el Grande [mig], 72% of Tlacotepec [xtm], 68% of Ocotepec [mie], 64% of Northern Tlaxiaco (Nduaxico) [xtn], 58% of Yucuañe [mvg]. |
mxv | Mixtec, Metlatónoc | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Cochoapa and Tlacoachistlahuaca municipalities, Metlatónoc, San Rafael, and towns south | 46,600 (2000). Many monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | None known. 90% or higher intelligibility of nearby varieties, but only 50% of most Alacatlatzala [mim]. Alcozauca Mixtec [xta] is separate language. | ||
mie | Mixtec, Ocotepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: west central | 6,170 (2000 INALI). 600 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Santo Tomás Ocotepec, Mixteco de Sierra Sur Noroeste, Ocotepec Mixtec, Santo Tomás Ocotepec Mixtec | Tu’un savi | None known. 80% intelligibility of Ñumí [xtn] (Northwestern Tlaxiaco). |
mig | Mixtec, San Miguel el Grande | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Chalcatongo | 6,000 (2005 census). 330 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | Chalcatongo Mixtec, Mixteco de San Pedro Molinos, Mixteco del Sur Bajo | None known. 86% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm] (most similar). | |
mza | Mixtec, Santa María Zacatepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Atotonilco, Las Palmas, Nejapa, Rancho de la Virgen, San Juan Viejo, San Miguel, and Tapanco towns | 2,570 (2005 census). 510 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Santa María Zacatepec, Southern Putla Mixtec, Zacatepec Mixtec, “Tacuate” (pej.) | Tu’un Va’a | None known. 64% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj], 63% of Jicaltepec [mio] (Pinotepa Nacional Mixtec), 40%–50% of Metlatónoc [mxv], 25%–30% of Yoloxochitl [xty]. |
mxy | Mixtec, Southeastern Nochixtlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, El Oro, La Herradura, La Paz, La Unión Zaragoza, Ojo de Agua Nuxaá, Reforma, San Andrés Nuxiño, Santa Inés de Zaragoza, and Santo Domingo Nuxaá | 4,200 (2000 INALI). 180 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | Mixteco de Santo Domingo Nuxaá, Mixteco del Sureste de Nochixtlán | Santo Domingo Nuxaá Mixtec, San Andrés Nuxiño Mixtec, Santa Inés de Zaragoza Mixtec. 60%–70% intelligibility of Peñoles Mixtec [mil]. Understand little of San Miguel Piedras [xtp] or San Pedro Tidaá Mixtec [mtx]. | |
meh | Mixtec, Southwestern Tlaxiaco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 7,340 (2000 census). 1,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mixteco de Santiago Nuyoo, Mixteco del Suroeste de Tlaxiaco, Mixteco del suroeste del distrito de Tlaxiaco, Nuyoo Mixtec, Southeastern Ocotepec Mixtec | Tu̱ꞌun káꞌánꞌ kájí | Nuyoo, Yucuhiti. 54% intelligibility of Atatláhuca [mib] (most similar). |
mtx | Mixtec, Tidaá | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 380 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de San Pedro Tidaá, Mixteco de Tidaá, North Central Nochixtlán Mixtec | Tnu’un dawi | None known. 60% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil] (Eastern) (most similar); Nuxaá is reportedly similar. |
mtu | Mixtec, Tututepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Pedro Tututepec, Santa Cruz Tututepec, Santa María Acatepec, and other towns | 1,020 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 30,000 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Mixteco de San Pedro Tututepec, Mixteco de Villa de Tututepec | Tu’un savi | Santa María Acatepec. 61% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj] (most similar), 50% of Pinotepa [mio]. |
mpm | Mixtec, Yosondúa | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 2,000 (2010 SIL). 60 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de Santiago Yosondúa, Southern Tlaxiaco Mixtec | None known. 70% intelligibility of San Miguel el Grande [mig]. San Mateo Sindihui [xts] has 19% intelligibility of Yosondúa. | |
mvg | Mixtec, Yucuañe | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: northeast Tlaxiaco district, San Bartolomé Yucuañe. Many work in Mexico City and the United States | 710 (2000 INALI). 90 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Mixteco de San Bartolomé Yucuañe, Mixteco del Sureste Central | Tnu’u savi | 87% intelligibility of San Cristóbal Amoltepec [xtm], 86% of Tijaltepec [xtl], 85% of Magdalena Peñasco [xtm], 64% of Teita [xtj], 60% of Nduaxico [xtn] (Northern Tlaxiaco Mixtec), 56% of Tlacotepec [xtm]. 2 dialects in San Agustín Tlacotepec. |
mab | Mixtec, Yutanduchi | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, Yutanduchi de Guerrero | 960 (2000 INALI). 8 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Yutanduchi, Mixteco de Yutanduchi de Guerrero, Southern Nochixtlan Mixtec | Tu’un savi | None known. 49% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 48% of San Juan Tamazola [vmx], 20% of Yosondúa [mpm] and Soyaltepec [vmq], 18%–36% of Peñoles [mil], 15% of Chalcatongo [mig], 13% of Tilantongo [xtd]. |
mim | Mixtec, Alacatlatzala | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Alacatlatzala, Cahuatache, Cuautipa, Cuba Libre, Jilotepec, Ocuapa, and Potoichan, Quiahuitlatlatzala, San Isidro Labrador, Tenaztalcingo, Tepecocatlán, Tototepec, Xonacatlán, and Zacatipa towns; across western border, into Oaxaca state | 30,000 (2011 SIL). 18,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Central Misteko, Highland Guerrero Mixtec, Mixteco de Alacatlatzala | To’on Savi | Potoichán (Ocuapa), Atlamajalcingo del Monte, Cahuatache Tototepec, Cuatzoquitengo, Plan de Guadalupe. 65%–85% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv]. Some had 70% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks]. |
xta | Mixtec, Alcozauca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Guerrero: near Metlatónoc, 14 villages; Oaxaca state: south of San Mateo Neyapan | 10,000 (1994 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Alocozauca, Mixteco de Xochapa | Xochapa Mixtec, Petlacalancingo Mixtec. 92% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv]; Metlatónoc has 70% intelligibility of Xochapa dialect. | |
mbz | Mixtec, Amoltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santiago Amoltepec municipality, Sola de Vega district, Barranca Oscura, Colonia de Jesús, El Armadillo, El Cocal, El Laurel, El Mamey, El Zapote, La Mesilla, La Tortuga, Las Cuevas, Llano Conejo and Llano Tigre. 20 villages | 5,630 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals (2005 census). Ethnic population: 12,000 | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de Amoltepec, Western Sola de Vega Mixtec | Tnu’u Ñuu Savi | None known. 63% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj], 52% of Pinotepa Nacional [mio], 46% of Yosondúa [mpm], 42% of Southwestern Tlaxiaco Mixtec [meh], 32% of Zacatepec [mza], 25% of San Juan Colorado [mjc], 20% of Jamiltepec [mxt], 15% of Chayuco [mih]. People manage to communicate with Ixtayutla, but not Yosondúa, Zacatepec, or Jamiltepec. |
mip | Mixtec, Apasco-Apoala | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Jocotipac, Nduayaco, San Miguel Chicahua, San Miguel Huautla, Santa María Apasco and other towns | 10,000 (1990 SIL). 1,000 monolinguals (1990) | 6b* (Threatened) | Apasco Mixtec, Apoala Mixtec, Mixteco de Santiago Apoala, Northern Nochixtlán Mixtec | None known. 26% intelligibility of Southern Puebla Mixtec [mit]. | |
mib | Mixtec, Atatlahuca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Esteban Atatlahuca and Santa Catarina Yosonotú towns | 8,300 (1995 census). 440 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Mixteco de San Esteban Atatlahuca, San Esteban Atatlahuca Mixteco, South Central Tlaxiaco Mixtec | None known. 68% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm]. | |
mih | Mixtec, Chayuco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Saint Catarina Mechoacán and San Agustín Chayuco municipalities | 10,000 (1990 SIL). 950 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | Eastern Jamiltepec-Chayuco Mixtec, Mixteco de Chayucu | Tu’un savi | Mechoán. 69% intelligibility of Western Jamiltepec [jmx]. |
xtu | Mixtec, Cuyamecalco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Cuicatlán district, Cuyamecalco, San Miguel Santa Flor, and Santa Ana Cuauhtémoc | 1,880 (2000 INALI). 70 monolinguals in San Miguel | 6b (Threatened) | Cuicatlán Mixtec, Mixteco de Cañada central, Mixteco de Cuyamecalco | Tu’un savi | None known. Reportedly similar to San Juan Coatzospan [miz]. |
mxs | Mixtec, Huitepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Huitepec municipality, San Antonio Huitepec, San Francisco Yucucundo and Santiago Huajolotipac. Baja California state: near Ensenada | 2,400 (2000 INALI). 200 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Huitepec, Mixteco de San Antonio Huitepec, Mixteco de Zaachila | Tu’un sav | None known. 77% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 75% of Chalcatongo [mig], 52% of Peñoles [mil], 20% of Yosondúa [mpm], 8% of Tilantongo [xtd]. |
mce | Mixtec, Itundujia | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Putla district, Guerrero and Morelos villages southwest of Yosondúa, southeast of Putla | 850 (2000 INALI). 17 monolinguals (2005 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Eastern Putla Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa Cruz Itundujia, Tu’un savi | 60% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm], 59% of Chalcatongo [mig], 25% of San Martín Peras dialect of Western Juxtlahuaca [jmx], 15% of Amoltepec [mbz], 12% of Zacatepec [mza], 10% of San Esteban Atatláhuca [mib], 10% of Nuyoo dialect of Southwestern Tlaxiaco [meh], 0% of Ixtayutla [vmj]. | |
vmj | Mixtec, Ixtayutla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Jamiltepec district, Carasul, El Carasol, El Huamuche, El Mosco, Frutillo, Ixtayutla, La Humedad, Las Limas, Llano Escondido, Llano Verde, Macahuite, Nuyuku, Olintepec, Pueblo Viejo, San Lucas, Santiago Ixtayutla, Xiniyuba, Yomuche, Yucuyá | 6,380 (2000 INALI). 3,800 monolinguals (2005 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Santiago Ixtayutla, Northeastern Jamiltepec Mixtec | Tu’un savi | None known. 79% intelligibility of Amoltepec [mbz], 59% of Chayuco [mih], 49% of Jamiltepec [mxt], 40% of San Juan Colorado [mjc], 30% of Zacatepec [mza]. |
mxt | Mixtec, Jamiltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Andrés Huaxtaltepec, Santa Elena Comaltepec, Santa María Huazolotitlán, Santiago Jamiltepec, Santiago Tetepec | 9,760 (2000 INALI). 1,300 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Eastern Jamiltepec-San Cristobal Mixtec, Mixteco de Jamiltepec, Mixteco de Oaxaca de Costa Central Baja, Mixteco de Santa María Huazolotitlán | ||
vmm | Mixtec, Mitlatongo | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán, Santa Cruz Mitlatongo, and Santiago Mitlatongo | 1,800 (2011 SIL) | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Mitlatongo | Jnu’u lavi | 70% intelligibility of Yutanduchi [mab], 56% of Peñoles [mil], 54% of Tamazola [vmx], 43% of San Juan Teita [xtj], 10% of Nuxaá dialect of Southwestern Nochixtlan [mxy], 8% of Diuxi [xtd]. |
mix | Mixtec, Mixtepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Mixtepec, Tlaxiaco (district head); Baja California state: San Quintín valley | 9,170 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 2,500–3,000 located in Tlaxiaco (district head). 2,600 monolinguals (1990 census) | 6a (Vigorous) | Eastern Juxtlahuaca Mixtec, Mixteco de Oeste Central, Mixteco de San Juan Mixtepec | ||
xtn | Mixtec, Northern Tlaxiaco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Teposcolula district, San Antonino Monte Verde and San Sebastián Nicananduta municipalities; Tlaxiaco district, San Juan Ñumí and Santiago Nundichi municipalities | 5,790 (2000 INALI). 1,600 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mixteco de San Juan Ñumí, Mixteco del Norte de Tlaxiaco, Sa’an nda’u, Ñumí Mixtec | Sa’an savi | Yosoñama, San Antonio Nduaxico, San Antonino Monte Verde, San Sebastian Nicananduta, Santiago Nundiche. |
mxa | Mixtec, Northwest Oaxaca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Guadalupe Portezuelo, San Simón Zahuatlán, and Santos Reyes Yucuná | 5,430 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de Yucuná, Mixteco del Noroeste, Mixteco del Noroeste de Oaxaca | Tu’un sav | |
mil | Mixtec, Peñoles | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santa María Peñoles municipality, Cholula, Huazolotipac, and Monteflor agencies | 5,500 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Eastern Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa María Peñoles | Tu’un savi | None known. 14% intelligibility of Chalcatongo. Nuxaá has 30% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil]. |
mio | Mixtec, Pinotepa Nacional | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Jamiltepec district, Pinotepa de Don Luis, San Antonio Tepetlapa, San Francisco Sayultepec, San Juan Atoyac, San Juan Cacahuatepec, San Juan Jicayán, San Miguel Tlacamama, San Pedro Jicayán, San Pedro Tulixtlahuaca, San Sebastian Ixcapa, Santa Cruz Itacuán, Santa María Jicaltepec, Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, and Tulixtlahuaca | 20,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Coastal Mixtec, Jicaltepec Mixtec, Lowland Jicaltepec Mixtec, Mixteco de Pinotepa Nacional, Western Jamiltepec Mixtec | ||
mjc | Mixtec, San Juan Colorado | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Colorado and San Pedro Atoyac in coastal area | 5,580 (2000 INALI). 1,890 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mixteco de Oaxaca de la Costa Noroeste, Mixteco de San Juan Colorado | Tu’un sav | |
xtj | Mixtec, San Juan Teita | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Juan Teita town | 370 (2000 INALI). 35 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de San Juan Teita, Teita Mixtec | Dañudavi | |
xtp | Mixtec, San Miguel Piedras | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district | 240 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 1,120 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Mixteco de San Miguel Piedras, Tu’un savi | None known. 49% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 29% of Soyaltepec [vmq], Yosondúa [mpm], 18% of Peñoles [mil], 15% of Chalcatongo [mig], 13% of Tilantongo [xtd]. | |
mdv | Mixtec, Santa Lucía Monteverde | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Putla district, mostly Agua del Toro and Ocotlán | 5,330 (2000 INALI). 480 monolinguals. Mostly in Agua del Toro and Ocotlán. Ethnic population: 6,000 (1995 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de Santa Lucía Monteverde, Mixteco de Yosonotú | None known. Intelligibility 83% of San Esteban Atatláhuca [mib]. | |
mks | Mixtec, Silacayoapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Jorge Nuchita, Santo Domingo Tonala, and Tijuana | 18,700 (2000). 1,500 monolinguals (1990 census) | 5 (Developing) | tu̱hun ndáhví | 70% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv], 68% of Santa María Peras Cuatzoquitengo dialect of Alacatlatzala [mim]; testing incomplete. | |
xts | Mixtec, Sindihui | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Sindihui municipality | 34 (2005 census) | 8a (Moribund) | None known. Distinct from Yutanduchi [mab]. | ||
xti | Mixtec, Sinicahua | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, Sinicahua municipality, San Antonio Sinicahua and Siniyucu | 1,110 (2005 census). 150 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco de San Antonio Sinicahua | Tu’un savi | None known. 75% intelligibility of Tijaltepec [xtl], 73% of Ocotepec [mie], 72% of San Miguel el Grande [mig], and 51% of Nduaxico (Northern Tlaxiaco Mixtec) [xtn]. |
mit | Mixtec, Southern Puebla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Zapotitlán Palmas municipality; Puebla state: Acatlán, Petlalcingo, San Jerónimo Xayacatlán, and Xayacatlán de Bravo municipalities | 3,180 (2010 INEGI). 150 monolinguals (2010) | 7 (Shifting) | Acatlán Mixtec, Mixteco de la Frontera Puebla-Oaxaca, Mixteco del Sur de Puebla, Xayacatlán de Bravo | Da’an davi | None known. 87% intelligibility of Chazumba [xtb], 43% intelligibility of Cacaloxtepec [miu], and 21% intelligibility of Chigmecatitlán [mii]. |
vmq | Mixtec, Soyaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Teposcolula district, Guadalupe Gabilera and San Bartolo Soyaltepec villages | 220 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 930 (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de San Bartolo Soyaltepec, Mixteco del Noreste Bajo, Tu’un savi | None known. 28% intelligibility of Tilantongo [xtd], 25% of Ñumí [xtn], 23% of Apoala [mip]. | |
xtt | Mixtec, Tacahua | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, southeast of San Miguel el Grande, east of Yosondúa | 390 (2005 census). 60 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de Santa Cruz Tacahua, Mixteco del Sur Medio | ||
vmx | Mixtec, Tamazola | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán and San Juan Tamazola | 1,550 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Mixteco de San Juan Tamazola | ||
mxb | Mixtec, Tezoatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tezoatlán area, San Andrés Yutatío, San Isidro de Zaragoza, San Juan Diquiyú, San Marcos de Garzón, San Martín del Río, San Valentín de Gomez, Santa Catarina Yotandú, Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez, and Yucuquimi de Ocampo | 5,080 (2005 census). 670 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mixteco de Tezoatlán de Segura y Luna | Tu’un nda’i | None known. Those in each town speak a bit differently. 70%–80% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks]. |
mqh | Mixtec, Tlazoyaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santiago Tlazoyaltepec municipality; Baja California state: Maneadero area south of Ensenada | 6,030 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mixteco Bajo de Valles, Mixteco de Santiago Tlazoyaltepec, Tu’un dau | ||
jmx | Mixtec, Western Juxtlahuaca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec | Mexico | Oaxaca, San Martín Peras and Río Frijol; Guerrero, Santa Cruz Yucucani, and San José Yoxocaño municipalities, Malvabisco, Rancho Limón, Río Aguacate, Boca de Mamey, Oaxaca-Guerrero border due west of Juxtlahuaca; Baja California, and Mexico (San Quintin valley, Maneadero, Tijuana, San Antonio de las Minas) | 20,000 (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 6,150 speakers (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 10,000 speakers, plus 2,000 in Santa Cruz Yucucani, 2,000 in San José Yoxocaño. 9,000 monolinguals (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 3,520 monolinguals (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 4,820 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Coicoyán Mixtec, Mixteco del Oeste de Juxtlahuaca | To’on Savi | San Martín Peras, Coicoyán, San Juan Piñas. 82% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv], 80% of Silacayoapan [mks], 65% of Juxtlahuaca [vmc], 19% of Cuatzoquitengo, 16% of Zacatepec [mza]. |
trs | Triqui, Chicahuaxtla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San José Xochistlán; Putla district, Santo Domingo del Estado | 4,060 (Adelaar 2007) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Chicahuaxtla Trique, Trike, Trique, Triqui Alto, Triqui de San Andrés Chicahuaxtla | nánj nï’ïn | Laguna, San José Xochistlá, Santo Domingo del Estado. 74% intelligibility of Copala [trc]. Lexical similarity: 87% with Itunyoso [trq], 78% with San Juan Copala [trc]. |
trc | Triqui, Copala | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca, Miguel Alemán, San Juan Copala, Sonora (1,000 users); Baja California state: San Quintín valley; Mexico City. Groups in most tourist centers | 25,000 in Mexico (2007 SIL). Total users in all countries: 30,000 | 5* (Developing) | Copala Trique, Copala-Trique, Trike, Trique, Triqui Bajo, Triqui de San Juan Copala | xnaꞌánj nu̱ꞌ | 56% intelligibility of Chicahuaxtla [trs]. Considerable internal linguistic variation, though not well-defined subdialects. |
trq | Triqui, San Martín Itunyoso | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco | 2,000 (1983) | 6b* (Threatened) | San Martín Itunyoso Trique, Triqui Alto, Triqui de San Martín Itunyoso | sná’ánj nì’ | Lexical similarity: 87% with Laguna dialect of Chicahuaxtla [trs]; 84% with San Juan Copala [trc]. |
coz | Chocholtec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca, San Miguel Tulancingo, and Santa María Nativitas | 440 (2000 INALI). Chocholteco del este: 180 speakers, Chocholteco del oeste: 60 speakers, Chocholteco del sur: 200 speakers (2000 INALI) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Chocho, Chocholteco, Chochon, Chochonteco, Chochotec, Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa | Chocholteco del Este, Chocholteco del Oeste, Chocholteco del Sur. | |
ixc | Ixcatec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Nochixtlan, Santa María Ixcatlán | 9 (2009 ELDP). Only a few elderly speakers (M. Swanton) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Ixcateco | Xwja | None known. Different from San Pedro Ixcatlán Mazatec [mzi]. |
maj | Mazatec, Jalapa de Díaz | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca and Veracruz states: 13 towns | 17,500 (2000 INALI). 4,030 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Lowland Mazatec, Mazateco de San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz, Mazateco del Este Bajo | Ntaxjo | None known. 73% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 62% of Ixcatlán [mzi], 51% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 46% of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa], 35% of Mazatlán [vmz]. Lexical similarity: 82% with Ixcatlán, San Mateo Eloxochitlán [mau] and San Miguel Hualtepec; 80% with Soyaltepec, 74% with Huautla [mau]. |
maq | Mazatec, Chiquihuitlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 1,500 (2000 INALI). 340 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Mazateco de San Juan Chiquihuitlán, Mazateco del Sur | Nne nangui ngaxni | None known. 47% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 37% of Ayautla [vmy], 29% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 20% of Ixcatlán [mzi]. |
mau | Mazatec, Huautla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Huautla northeast to Presa Miguel Aleman, and Puebla | 74,600 (2000 INALI). Over 100,000 Mazatec speakers live outside the Mazatec homeland, mostly in major cities (2005 census). Probably at least half speak L1. 22,400 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Highland Mazatec, Mazateco de Huautla de Jimenez, Mazateco de la Sierra, Mazateco del Centro | Enna | San Mateo, San Miguel, Mazateco de presa alto, Mazateco del Norte. 90% intelligibility of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa] (most similar, but less in outlying areas), 60% of Mazatlán, 35% of Jalapa [maj]. Lexical similarity: 94% with San Miguel, 93% with San Mateo, 80% with Soyaltepec, 78% with San Pedro Ixcatlán, 74% with Jalapa de Díaz. |
mzi | Mazatec, Ixcatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Chichicazapa, Nuevo Ixcatlán, and San Pedro Ixcatlán | 8,590 (2000 INALI). 1,980 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mazateco de San Pedro Ixcatlán, Mazateco de presa bajo | En ningotsie | None known. 76% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar). Different from Ixcatec [ixc]. Lexical similarity: 78% with Huautla [mau], 86% with San Mateo Eloxochitlán [mau], 85% with San Miguel Hualtepec and Soyaltepec [vmp], 82% with Jalapa de Díaz [maj]. |
maa | Mazatec, San Jerónimo Tecóatl | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Antonio Eloxochitlán, San Jerónimo Tecóatl, San Lorenzo, San Lucas Zoquiapan, San Pedro Ocopetatillo, Santa Ana, and Santa Cruz Acatepec municipalities; a few in Puebla and San Sebastian Tlacotepec municipalities. 12 towns | 18,900 (2000 INALI). 4,000 in state of Puebla. 3,780 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mazateco de San Antonio Eloxochitlán, Mazateco de San Jerónimo Tecóatl, Mazateco del Oeste, Northern Highland Mazatec | San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec, San Antonio Eloxochitlán Mazatec, San Lucas Zoquiapam Mazatec, San Pedro Ocopetatillo Mazatec, Santa Cruz Acatepec Mazatec. 76% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 26% of Jalapa [maj]. | |
vmy | Mazatec, Ayautla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Teotitlán district, San Bartolomé Ayautla | 3,700 (2005 census). 2,800 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Mazateco del Sureste | Enre naxinanda nguifi | None known. 80% intelligibility of Huautla [mau], 79% of San Miguel Hualtepec, 40% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 37% of Jalapa [maj], 24% of Ixcatlán [mzi]. |
vmz | Mazatec, Mazatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Teotitlán district, Mazatlán Villa de Flores in 32 towns and villages; Distrito Federal | 12,000 (2000 INALI). 1,440 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mazateco de Mazatlán Villa de Flores, Mazateco del Suroeste | Ienra naxinandana nnandia | San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec, San Antonio Eloxochitlán Mazatec (Mazateco de Eloxochitlán), San Lucas Zoquiapan Mazatec, San Pedro Ocopetatillo Mazatec, San Lorenzo Cuanecuiltitla Mazatec, Santa Ana Ateixtlahuaca Mazatec, San Francisco Huehuetlán Mazatec. 80% intelligibility of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa], 78% of Huautla [mau], 16% of Jalapa de Díaz [maj], 8% of Chiquihuitlán [maq]. |
pbm | Mazatec, Puebla and Northeastern | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Francisco Huehuetlán, San Lorenzo Cuaunecuiltitla, and Santa Ana Ateixlahuaca, Oaxaca; Puebla state: San Sebastian Tlacotepec, Santa María Coyomeapan, Tezonapa, Veracruz | 33,800 (2016 R. Klint) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Mazateco de Puebla y del Noroeste, ’an Xo’boó | Santa Ana Ateixtlahuaca Mazatec, San Lorenzo Cuanecuiltitla Mazatec, Santa María Coyomeapan Mazatec, San Francisco Huehuetlán Mazatec, San Sebastian Tlacotepec Mazatec, Tezonapa Mazatec. Most closely related to San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec [maa]. | |
vmp | Mazatec, Soyaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tuxtepec district, Soyaltepec municipality, San Miguel Soyaltepec, Santa María Jacatepec and Soyaltepec island | 27,500 (2000 INALI). Original Soyaltepec variety may only be 900, mostly monolingual. 1,930 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Mazateco de San Miguel Soyaltepec, Mazateco de Temascal, Mazateco del Noreste | En naxijen | None known. 5% intelligibility of Chiquihuitlán [maq]. |
poe | Popoloca, San Juan Atzingo | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: San Juan Atzingo | 3,690 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals. Most women over 60 functionally monolingual | 5 (Developing) | Atzingo Popoloca, Eastern Popoloca, Ngiba, Ngiwa, Popoloca de San Juan Atzingo, Popoloca del Oriente, Southern Popoloca | Ngigua | None known. 76% intelligibility of Metzontla Popoloca [pbe] (most simlar), 26% of San Felipe Popoloca [pow]. |
pls | Popoloca, San Marcos Tlacoyalco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: San Francisco Esperilla, San José Buenavista, San Juan Sacavasco, San Marcos Tlacoyalco, and San Martin Esperilla | 8,440 (2000 INALI) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Ngiwa, Northern Popoloca, Popoloca de San Marcos Tlalcoyalco, Popoluca del Norte, San Marcos Tlalcoyalco Popoloca | Ngigua | None known. San Luis [pps] has 90% intelligibility of San Marcos. |
pca | Popoloca, Santa Inés Ahuatempan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: Santa Inés Ahuatempan and Todos Santos Almolonga west of Coyotepec and Tehuacán | 4,000 (2000 SIL). Few monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Ngiba, Ngigua, Popoloca de Santa Inés Ahuatempan, Popoloca del Poniente | Nquivā | Ahuatempan Popoloca, Todos Santos Almolonga Popoloca. 75% intelligibility of San Felipe Popoloca [pow] (most similar). |
pbf | Popoloca, Coyotepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: Coyotepec and San Mateo west of Tehuacán city, east of Ahuatempan | 500 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 7,000 | 8a (Moribund) | Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa, San Vicente Coyotepec Popoloca | San Vicente Coyotepec Popoloca, San Mateo Zoyamazalco Popoloca. 41% intelligibility of Otlaltepec [pow], 23% of Atzingo [poe], 15% of Tlacoyalco Northern Popoloca [pls]. San Mateo dialect may be a separate language. | |
pbe | Popoloca, Mezontla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area | 2,000 (1993 SIL) | 8a (Moribund) | Los Reyes Metzontla Popoloca, Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa, Popoloca de Mezontla, Southern Popoloca | None known. 52% intelligibility of Atzingo Popoloca [poe], 35% of Tlacoyalco (Northern Popoloca) [pls], 11% of Otlaltepec [pow]. | |
pow | Popoloca, San Felipe Otlaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: Huejonapan, San Felipe Otlaltepec, Santa María Nativitas | 3,000 (2000 SIL). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,590 | 7 (Shifting) | Popoloca de San Felipe Otlaltepec, Popoloca del Poniente, Western Popoloca | Ngiba | Santa María Nativitas, Huejonapan. |
pps | Popoloca, San Luís Temalacayuca | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca | Mexico | Puebla state: San Luís Temalacayuca | 4,730 (1994 SIL) | 6a (Vigorous) | Ngiba, Ngiwa, Popoloca de San Luis Temalacayuca | Ngigua | None known. San Luís has 84% intelligibility of San Marcos [pls], 22% of Atzingo [poe], 8% of Otlaltepec [pow]. |
ctz | Chatino, Zacatepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district, San Marcos Zacatepec and Juquila villages | 450 (2000 INALI) | 7 (Shifting) | Chatino de San Marcos Zacatepec, Chatino de Zacatepec | Cha’ jna’a | 66% intelligibility of Nopala [cya], 61% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 57% of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino, 6% of Tataltepec [cta]. Lengthened word forms are like Zenzontepec Chatino [czn]. Reportedly similar to Eastern Highland Chatino [cly] in some respects, but geographically and socioeconomically separated. |
cly | Chatino, Eastern Highland | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Lachao Pueblo Nuevo, and Santa María Yolotepec villages | 1,800 (2000 INALI) | 6a (Vigorous) | Chatino Oriental Alto, Chatino de la Zona Alta Oriental, Lachao-Yolotepec Chatino, Sierra Oriental Chatino | Cha’ jna’a | One dialect. Uses lengthened word forms similar to Zenzontepec Chatino [czn]. Reportedly similar to Zacatepec [ctz], but geographically and socioeconomically separated. 87% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 83% of Nopala [cya], 77% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 21% of Tataltepec [cta]. |
cya | Chatino, Nopala | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district; Atotonilco, Cerro el Aire, San Gabriel Mixtepec, San María Magdalena Tiltepec, Santa María Texmaxcaltepec, Santiago Cuixtla, Santos Reyes Nopala, and Teotepec | 8,940 (2000 INALI). 2,300 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Chatino Oriental Bajo | Cha’ jna’a | 59% intelligibility of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 73% of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 13% of Tataltepec Chatino [cta]. |
cta | Chatino, Tataltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district, extreme west lowland Chatino area, San Pedro Tututepec and Tataltepec de Valdez towns; a few in nearby Spanish centers | 540 (2015 R. Sullivant). 1 monolinguals (2015 R. Sullivant) | 6b (Threatened) | Chatino Occidental Bajo, Lowland Chatino | Cha’ jna’a | 38% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 35% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 33% of Nopala [cya], 27% of Zacatepec [ctz]. |
ctp | Chatino, Western Highland | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Panixtlahuaca, San Juan Quiahije, Yaitepec towns; Ixtapan, Tepenixtelahuaca, Ixpantepec, Amialtepec villages; some hamlets | 16,000 (2000 INALI). 6,000 monolinguals (1990 census) | 5 (Developing) | Cha’t-An, Chatino Central, Chatino de la Zona Alta Occidental, Sierra Occidental Chatino | Cha’ jna’a | Panixtlahuaca Chatino, San Juan Quiahije Chatino, Yaitepec Chatino. 71% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect, 66% of Nopala [cya], 46% of Zacatepec [ctz], 32% of Tataltepec [cta]; Yaitepec dialect has 80% intelligibility of Nopala, 78% of Panixtlahuaca dialect, 20% of Tataltepec. |
czn | Chatino, Zenzontepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Santa Cruz Zenzontepec and San Jacinto Tlacotepec municipalities, former Santa María Tlapanalquiahuitl municipality | 8,490 (2000 INALI). 2,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Chatino Occidental Alto, Northern Chatino | Cha’ jna’a | Some dialect difference in Santa María Tlapanalquiahuitl area. One of the most isolated and conservative groups in Oaxaca. |
zpa | Zapotec, Lachiguiri | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Jalapa, Magdalena, and Santa María Totolapilla, north of Isthmus, southwest of Guevea de Humboldt in neighboring municipalities | 5,000 (1977 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Northwestern Tehuantepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santiago Lachiguiri | None known. 62% intelligibility in Quiavicuzas [zpj] and Isthmus [zai] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpx | Zapotec, San Baltazar Loxicha | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Baltázar Loxicha and Santa Catarina Loxicha south of Oaxaca City | 1,500 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Northwestern Pochutla Zapotec, San Baltázar Loxicha Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Baltázar Loxicha | None known. 71% intelligibility of Santa María Coatlán [zps] (most similar), 63% of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán), 47% of San Vicente Coatlán [zpt]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpn | Zapotec, Santa Inés Yatzechi | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Zimatlán district | 2,240 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Southeastern Zimatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa Inés Yatzechi, Zapoteco de Zegache | Zaachila. 75% intelligibility of Ocotlán [zac] (most similar). San Miguel Tilquiapan [zts] may be a dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpk | Zapotec, Tlacolulita | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Asunción Tlacolulita and San Juan Alotepec | 53 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Southeastern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Asunción Tlacolulita | None known. 15% intelligibility of Quiavicuzas [zpj] (most similar), 10% of Mitla [zaw] and Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 0% of Lachiguiri [zpa], Juchitán (Isthmus) [zai], Guevea de Humboldt [zpg], Petapa [zpe], San Juan Mixtepec [zpm], and Quiegolani [zpi]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zav | Zapotec, Yatzachi | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Xoochixtepec, Yalina, Yatzachi el Alto, Yatzachi el Bajo, Yohueche, Zoochila, Zoochina | 2,500 (1990 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Diosənꞌ, Diozənꞌ, Villa Alta Zapotec, Zapoteco de Yatzachi | Dižə’əxon | None known. 90% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] on narrative, 85% of Cajonos [zad] (Southern Villa Alta) and Yalálag [zpu]; somewhat of Tabaa [zat]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zoo | Zapotec, Asunción Mixtepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Asunción Mixtepec, 1 other town southwest of Oaxaca City | 100 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 2,480 (1990 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | North Central Zimatlan Zapotec, Zapoteco de Asunción Mixtepec | None known. 22% intelligibility of Ayoquesco [zaf] (most similar), 3% of El Alto [zpp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zaf | Zapotec, Ayoquesco | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Andrés Zabache, San Martín Lachila, Santa Cruz Nexila, Santa María Ayoquesco | 880 (1990 census). 9 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Western Ejutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Ayoquesco | None known. 23% intelligibility of Ocotlán Zapotec [zac] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zad | Zapotec, Cajonos | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Francisco Cajonos, San Mateo Cajonos, San Miguel Cajonos, San Pablo Yaganiza, San Pedro Cajonos, and Xagacía | 5,000 (1993 SIL). Many monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Southern Villa Alta Zapotec, Yaganiza Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Cajonos | didza-xhon | Cajonos Zapotec, Yaganiza, Xagacía Zapotec, San Mateo Zapotec. Yaganiza and Xagacía dialects are similar. Major differences between those and the other 4 towns; adaptation of literature probably needed. San Pedro Cajonos dialect has 73% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] (most similar other Zapotec). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpv | Zapotec, Chichicapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 2,720 (2005 INEGI) | 7 (Shifting) | Eastern Ocotlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Baltazar Chichicapan | None known. 59% intelligibility of Ocotlán Zapotec [zac] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpc | Zapotec, Choapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: from Comaltepec northeast; Veracruz state: Arena and Playa Vincente border area | 12,000 (2007 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Zapoteco de Choapan, Zapoteco de San Juan Comaltepec | Choapan, Comaltepec. 60% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zca | Zapotec, Coatecas Altas | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ejutla | 4,880 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Zapoteco de San Juan Coatecas Altas | None known. Reportedly most similar to San Gregorio Ozolotepec (83% intelligibility) and Miahuatlán [zam] (Cuitla). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zps | Zapotec, Coatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santo Domingo Coatlán, 7 towns near Chatino region | 500 (1992 SIL) | 7 (Shifting) | San Miguel Zapotec, Western Miahuatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Coatlán | None known. 54% intelligibility of Loxicha [ztp] (most similar), 51% of San Gregorio Ozolotepec [zao], 44% of Cuixtla (Miahuatlam Zapotec) [zam], 29% of Logueche (Amatlan Zapotec) [zpo], 16% of Mixtepec [zpm], 1% of Quiquitani-Quierí [ztq]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zte | Zapotec, Elotepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: 1 village west of Zimatlán | 200 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Papabuco, Zapoteco de San Juan Elotepec | None known. 68% intelligibility of Santa María Zaniza [zpw] (most similar), 10% of Texmelucan [zpz]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpg | Zapotec, Guevea de Humboldt | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 4,720 (2000 INEGI) | 5* (Developing) | Northern Isthmus Zapotec, Zapoteco de Guevea de Humboldt | didz-rieꞌ | None known. 49% intelligibility of Lachiguiri [zpa] (Northwestern Tehuantepec; most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zai | Zapotec, Isthmus | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juchitán and Tehuantepec | 85,000 (1990 census) | 5* (Developing) | Sapoteko, Zapoteco del Istmo | diidxazá | None known. 18% intelligibility of Santa María Petapa [zpe] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
ztp | Zapotec, Loxicha | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Candelaria Loxicha, San Agustín Loxicha, San Andrés Paxtlán, San Bartolomé Loxicha, San Francisco Cozoaltepec, San Miguel Suchixtepec, San Pedro el Alto, San Pedro Pochutla, Santa María Colotepec, Santa María Tonameca, Santo Domingo Morelos between Miahuatlán, Pochutla, and Puerto Escondido | 75,000 (2000 census). 22,500 monolinguals (2005 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Western Pochutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Loxicha | Diste | San Agustín Loxicha, San Bartolomé Loxicha, San Andrés Paxtlán, San Miguel Suchixtepec. Distinct from San Baltázar Loxicha [zpx] and Santa Catarina Loxicha. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zaw | Zapotec, Mitla | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Mitla valley | 19,500 (1983 SIL). 4,500 in Matatlán (1983 SIL). 190 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | East Central Tlacolula Zapotec, East Valley Zapotec | Didxsaj | Santiago Matatlán Zapotec (Matatlán Zapotec). 75% intelligibility of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpm | Zapotec, Mixtepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 7,000 (1991 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Eastern Miahuatlán Zapotec, San Juan Mixtepec Zapoteco, Zapoteco de San Juan Mixtepec, diidz rii | dìidz-zÈ | None known. 80% intelligibility of Santiago Lapaguía [ztl] (most similar), but that is probably learned bilingualism (it is more likely to be 50%). A separate language from San Agustín Mixtepec Zapotec [ztm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zac | Zapotec, Ocotlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ocotlán and Santiago Apóstol areas | 15,000 (1993 SIL) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Ocotlán Oeste Zapotec, Zapoteco del Poniente de Ocotlán | None known. 67% intelligibility of Tilquiapan [zts] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zao | Zapotec, Ozolotepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, halfway to the coast. Most towns with ‘Ozolotepec’ in the name included, but not San Francisco Ozolotepec | 6,500 (1990 census). People in San Marcial, San Gregorio, San Esteban, and Santo Domingo are monolingual | 5* (Developing) | Zapoteco de Ozolotepec, diste | Dizte chaan zha Ozolotepec | San Marcial Ozolotepec Zapotec, San Gregorio Ozolotepec Zapotec. 87% intelligibility of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán), 84% of Loxicha [ztp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpe | Zapotec, Petapa | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, Santa María Petapa and Santo Domingo Petapa north of the isthmus | 8,000 (1990 census). 220 monolinguals | 6b* (Threatened) | Zapoteco de Santa María Petapa | None known. 55% intelligibility of Guevea [zpg] (most similar), 34% of Lachiguiri [zpa]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpj | Zapotec, Quiavicuzas | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Yautepec district, Guevea de Humboldt municipality, Guadalupe Guevea; Nejapa de Madero municipality, Carrizal, Corral de Piedra, San Juan Lachixila; San Carlos Yautepec municipality, Santiago Quiavicuzas; northeast of Pan American highway | 4,000 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Northeastern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Quiavicuzas, Zapoteco de San Juan Lachixila | None known. 59% intelligibility of Lachiguiri [zpa] (Northwestern Tehuantepec; most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zar | Zapotec, Rincón | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: north | 29,200 (2000) | 5* (Developing) | Northern Villa Alta Zapotec, San Juan Yaeé Zapotec, Zapoteco de Yagallo, Zapoteco del Rincón | didza’ xidza’ | None known. 64% intelligibility of Choapan [zpc] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpf | Zapotec, San Pedro Quiatoni | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Salinas, San Pedro Quiatoni, Unión Juárez, and 20 nearby settlements | 14,800 (2000) | 5* (Developing) | Eastern Tlacolula Zapotec, Quiatoni Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Quiatoni | diidx zah | None known. 76% intelligibility of Mitla [zaw] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpt | Zapotec, San Vicente Coatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ejutla district, San Vicente Coatlán, a municipality town south of Oaxaca City | 3,380 (2005 census). 340 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Coatlán Zapotec, Southern Ejutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Vicente Coatlán | None known. 75% intelligibility of San Baltázar Loxicha [ztp] (Northwestern Pochutla, most similar), 45% of Santa María Coatlán [zps]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpi | Zapotec, Santa María Quiegolani | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: central | 2,000 (2000 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Quiegolani Zapotec, Western Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Quiegolani | disa | None known. 60% intelligibility of San Juan Mixtepec [zpm] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpr | Zapotec, Santiago Xanica | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, San Andrés Lovene, San Antonio Ozolotepec, Santa María Coixtepec, Santiago Xanica | 2,500 (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Xanica Zapotec | None known. 72% intelligibility of San Gregorio Ozolotepec [zao], 70% of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zas | Zapotec, Santo Domingo Albarradas | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Miguel Albarradas, Santa María Albarradas, Santo Domingo Albarradas | 5,500 (1980 census) | 5* (Developing) | Albarradas Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santo Domingo Albarradas | Dihidx Bilyáhab | None known. 39% intelligibility of Mitla [zaw] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpd | Zapotec, Southeastern Ixtlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Benito Juárez, Capulalpan de Morelos, Carrizal, Guelatao de Juárez, Ixtlán de Juárez, La Trinidad, Latuvi, Llano Grande, Natividad, Nevería, San Miguel Amatlán, Santa Catarina Lachatao, Santa María Yavesía (center), Santiago Xiacui | 6,000 (1992 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Ixtlan Zapotec, Latuvi Zapotec, Yavesía Zapotec, Zapoteco del Sureste de Ixtlán | None known. 63% intelligibility of Atepec [zaa] (Sierra de Juárez), 43% of Teococuilco [zae]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpz | Zapotec, Texmelucan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: west | 4,630 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Central Sola de Vega Zapotec, Papabuco, Zapoteco de San Lorenzo Texmelucan | None known. Most similar to Western Sola de Vega [zpw] (Zaniza). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zab | Zapotec, Western Tlacolula Valley | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: central | 28,000 (1990 census) | 5* (Developing) | Guelavía, San Juan Guelavía Zapotec, Western Tlacolula Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Juan, Zapoteco de Tlacolula occidental | Ditsa | Jalieza Zapotec, Teotitlán del Valle Zapotec (San Marcos Tlapazola Zapotec, Tlacolula Valley Zapotec), San Lucas Quiavini Zapotec (Dii’zh Sah, San Lucas Zapotec), San Martín Tilcajete Zapotec, Santa Ana del Valle Zapotec. 20% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn] (most similar); Jalieza 99% of Western Tlacolula Valley; Teotitlán del Valle 100% of Western Tlacolula Valley, but Western Tlacolula Valley only 59% of Teotitlán del Valle. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zty | Zapotec, Yatee | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Cristóbal Lachiruáj, San Francisco Yatee, 4 towns | 5,000 (2004 SIL). 3,000 for Yatee and 2,000 for Lachirioag | 5* (Developing) | Zapoteco de Yatee | Yatee Zapotec (Zapoteco de Yatee), Lachirioag Zapotec (Lachiruaj Zapotec, San Cristóbal Lachiruaj Zapotec). Most similar to Villa Alta Zapotec [zav] and Yalálag Zapotec [zpu]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpb | Zapotec, Yautepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Bartolo Yautepec | 250 (2000 INALI). 4 monolinguals (1990). All over 50 | 7 (Shifting) | Northwestern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Bartolo Yautepec | None known. 10% intelligibility of Tlacolulita [zpk] (most similar), none of other Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpw | Zapotec, Zaniza | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Buenavista, El Frijol, Santa María Zaniza, Santiago Textitlán, Santiago Xochiltepec | 770 (1990 census). 4 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Papabuco, Western Sola de Vega Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Zaniza | None known. 10% intelligibility of Texmelucan [zpz] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zaq | Zapotec, Aloápam | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Isidro Aloápam and San Miguel Aloápam | 3,400 (2000 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Zapoteco de Aloápam | None known. Distinct from Teococuilco Zapotec [zae]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpo | Zapotec, Amatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: east of Miahuatlán. 2 towns | 10,000 (2000 SIL). 2,000 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Zapoteco de San Cristóbal Amatlán, Zapoteco del Noreste de Miahuatlán | Dizhze | San Cristóbal Amatlán, San Francisco Logueche. Reportedly most similar to Loxicha [ztp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpp | Zapotec, El Alto | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Andrés el Alto, San Antonino el Alto, San Pedro el Alto | 900 (1990 census). 30 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | South Central Zimatlan Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro el Alto | None known. 20% intelligibility of Totomachapan (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
ztu | Zapotec, Güilá | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Dionisio Ocotepec municipality, Matatlan and San Pablo Güilá agencies | 9,500 (1990 census). 2,300 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | San Dionisio Ocotepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Dionisio Ocotepec, Zapoteco de San Pablo Güilá | San Dionisio dialect has 80% inherent intelligibility of Mitla [zaw]. Güilá has 83% of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 80% of Chichicapan [zpv], 69% of Tilquiapan [zts], 41% of Mitla [zaw], 35% of Ocotlán [zac], 5% of Santa María Albarradas [ztn]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpl | Zapotec, Lachixío | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Sola de Vega municipality, San Mateo Mixtepec, San Vicente Lachixío, and Santa María Lachixío | 6,500 (1990 census). 3,250 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Eastern Sola de Vega Zapotec, Zapoteco de Lachixío | Dialu | San Miguel Mixtepec, San Mateo Mixtepec. Southwestern Zimatlán dialect most distinct. 73% intelligibility of San Pedro el Alto [zpp], 80% of San Miguel Mixtepec, 89% of San Mateo Mixtepec, and 99% of San Vicente Lachixío dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
ztl | Zapotec, Lapaguía-Guivini | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: La Merced del Potrero, Lapaguía, southeast Miahuatlán, San Felipe Lachillo, and San Juan Guivini | 4,200 (1983 SIL) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Santiago Lapaguia Zapotec, Zapoteco de Lapaguía-Guivini, Zapoteco de Santiago Lapaguía | Lapaguía, Guivini. 43% intelligibility of San Juan Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]; Lapaguía Dialect 90% intelligibility of Guivini Dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpy | Zapotec, Mazaltepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Andrés Zautla, San Pedro y San Pablo Etla, Santo Tomás Mazaltepec in Oaxaca valley northwest of Oaxaca city | 2,200 (1990 census). 25 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Etla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santo Tomás Mazaltepec | None known. 10% intelligibility of Western Tlacolula Valley Zapotec [zab], none of other Zapotec varieties. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zam | Zapotec, Miahuatlán | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Cuixtla | 1,000 (2007 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Zapoteco de Miahuatlán | A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
ztq | Zapotec, Quioquitani-Quierí | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Yautepec municipality, San Pedro Leapi, Santa Catalina Quierí, Santa Catarina Quioquitani, Santiago Lachivía, Santo Domingo Lachivitó, Santo Tomás Quierí | 4,000 (1991 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Zapoteco de Quioquitani y Quierí | tiits së | None known. Reportedly most similar to Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
ztm | Zapotec, San Agustín Mixtepec | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Miahuatlán and San Agustín Mixtepec | 59 (1994 SIL) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | None known. Distinct from San Juan Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | ||
ztn | Zapotec, Santa Catarina Albarradas | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santa Catarina Albarradas (also known as San Antonio Albarradas) | 1,000 (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Zapoteco de Santa Catarina Albarradas | None known. 80% intelligibility of Santo Domingo Albarradas [zas]; Santo Domingo 52% of Santa Catarina. Differences in phonology and grammar. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zaa | Zapotec, Sierra de Juárez | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: north | 4,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Ixtlán Zapoteco, Juárez Zapotec, Zapoteco de Atepec | Atepec, Macuiltianguis Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zsr | Zapotec, Southern Rincon | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 12,000 (1990 census) | 5* (Developing) | Zapoteco de Rincón Sur | A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zat | Zapotec, Tabaa | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 2,000 (1992 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Central Villa Alta Zapotec, Zapoteco de Tabaa | A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
ztt | Zapotec, Tejalapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Felipe Tejalapan | 50 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 4,660 | 8a (Moribund) | Zapoteco de San Felipe Tejalapan, Zapoteco de Tejalápam | None known. Distinct from Santo Tomás Mazaltepec Zapotec [zpy]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zts | Zapotec, Tilquiapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ocotlán and San Miguel Tilquiapan | 5,000 (2007 SIL). 900 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Zapoteco de San Miguel Tilquiapan | None known. 87% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn], 65% of Chichicapan [zpv], 59% of Ocotlán [zac], 45% of Western Tlacolula Valley Zapotec [zab]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zph | Zapotec, Totomachapan | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: west; 2 towns | 260 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 1,010 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Western Zimatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Totomachapan | None known. No intelligibility of other Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zax | Zapotec, Xadani | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Pochutla district, San Miguel del Puerto municipality, Santa María Xadani. 16 towns | 340 (1990 census). 1 monolinguals (1990) | 7 (Shifting) | Eastern Pochutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Xadani | A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
ztg | Zapotec, Xanaguía | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, San Francisco Ozolotepec, and San José Ozolotepec, Santa Catarina Xanaguía | 2,500 (1990 census). 880 monolinguals. Mainly older women | 6a (Vigorous) | Zapoteco de Santa Catarina Xanaguía | Diidz Zë | None known. A few phonological and lexical differences between San Francisco and San José areas. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zpu | Zapotec, Yalálag | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Cuidad de México; Oaxaca state: Oaxaca city; Veracruz state: Yalálag | 3,500 (2005). 2,000 are in Yalálag | 5* (Developing) | Zapoteco de Yalálag | Dìʼll Wlhàll Yàlhálhg | A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
zae | Zapotec, Yareni | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state | 2,900 (2000 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Etla Zapotec, Western Ixtlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa Ana Yareni, Zapoteco de Teococuilco de Marcos Pérez | None known. 80% intelligibility of Sierra de Juárez Zapotec [zaa]. Different from Aloapam Zapotec [zaq]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
ztx | Zapotec, Zaachila | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Oaxaca state; south Oaxaca City, San Bartolo Coyotepec, San Pablo Cuatro Venados, San Raymundo Jalpan, Santa María Coyotepec, Zaachila | 550 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | San Raymundo Jalpan Zapotec | None known. 85% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn], 75% of Tilquiapan [zts], 72% of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 10% of Ocotlán [zac]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. | |
zpq | Zapotec, Zoogocho | Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec | Mexico | Cuidad de México; Oaxaca state: Oaxaca city, Tabehua, Yalina, Zoogocho | 1,000 (1991 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | Dizha’ Xhon, Zapoteco de San Bartolomé Zoogocho | Diža’xon | Zoogocho, Yalina, Tabehua. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap]. |
chq | Chinantec, Quiotepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Juan Bautista Atatlah; Ixtlán district, San Juan Quiotepec, Reforma, Maninaltepec, San Pedro Yolox, and Rosario Temextitlán | 8,000 (1998). 1,750 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Highland Chinantec | juu jmiih | Yolox Chinanteco. 87% intelligibility of Comaltepec [cco] (most similar, less similar in outlying areas), 7% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. Highland Chinantec languages share a complexity of vowel length and tone extensions that Tepetotutla [cnt] and Palantla [cpa] do not have. |
csa | Chinantec, Chiltepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San José Chiltepec | Only a few older speakers (2011 J. Williams). Some possible monolinguals | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Jajme dzä mii, Jmiih kia’ dzä mii | None known. 76% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 20% of Usila [cuc] and Ojitlán [chj], 13% of Valle Nacional [cvn]. | |
chz | Chinantec, Ozumacín | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Ayotzintepec, San Pedro Ozumacín and Santiago Progreso | 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Chinanteco de Ayotzintepec, Chinanteco del Sureste Alto | Jumi dsa mojai, Juujmii | Ayotzintepec. Ozumacín town has slight dialect differences from others. 63% intelligibility of Palantla [cpa] (most similar), 22% of Lalana [cnl] and Valle Nacional [cvn]. |
cco | Chinantec, Comaltepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Santiago Comaltepec, Soledad Tectitlán, La Esperanza, San Martín Soyolapan, Vista Hermosa (Quiotepec), San Pedro Yolox, Rosario Temextitlán, Maninaltepec | 2,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 | 5 (Developing) | juu jmiih | Jmii’ | None known. 69% intelligibility of Quiotepec [chq] (most similar), 7% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. |
cnl | Chinantec, Lalana | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca and Veracruz states: border area, Lalana municipality, 25 towns; Jocotepec and Petlapa municipalities | 10,700 (2000 INALI). 2,500 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Chinanteco de San Juan Lalana, Chinanteco del Sureste Bajo | Jujmi | None known. 87% intelligibility of Tepinapa [cte] (most similar, but less so in outlying areas), 43% of Ozumacín [chz], 24% of Lealao [cle]. |
chj | Chinantec, Ojitlán | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Lucas Ojitlán, 4 towns and 15 hamlets; Hidalgotitlá, Minatitlán and Veracruz municipalities. Most relocated because a dam flooded their land in 1991 | 37,900 (2000 INALI). 2,800 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Chinanteco del Norte, Comaltepec Chinantec | Jmiih kia’ dzä ‘vï ï, Jujmi | None known. 49% intelligibility of Sochiapan [cso] (most similar), 43% of Usila [cuc], 39% of Palantla [cpa], 31% of Chiltepec [csa]. |
cpa | Chinantec, Palantla | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Palantla and more than 21 towns | 25,000 (2007 SIL). 1,500 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Chinanteco de San Pedro Tlatepuzco | Jajme dzä mii, Jmiih kia’ dzä mii | None known. 78% intelligibility of Tepetotutla [cnt] (most similar), 72% of Valle Nacional [cvn], 69% of Usila [cuc], 54% of Ozumacín [chz]. |
cso | Chinantec, Sochiapam | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Cuicatlán, Retumbadero, San Juan Zapotitlán, San Juan Zautla, San Pedro Sochiapan and Santiago Quetzalapa | 3,590 (2000 INALI). 730 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,300 | 5 (Developing) | Chinanteco del Oeste, Sochiapan Chinantec | Jaú jm_, Jmiih kia’ dzä jii’ | None known. 66% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 56% of Chiltepec [csa], 45% of Usila [cuc], 11% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. |
ctl | Chinantec, Tlacoatzintepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Juan Bautista Tlacoatzintepec, San Juan Zapotitlán, San Pedro Alianza, Santiago Quetzalapa | 1,720 (2000 INALI). 550 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Chinanteco del Noroeste | Jau jmai | None known. 85% intelligibility of Chiltepec [csa] (most similar, lower in outlying areas), 84% of Usila [cuc], 74% of Sochiapan [cso], 15% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. |
cuc | Chinantec, Usila | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Felipe Usila plus 12 towns; Pueblo Doce, Veracruz | 7,410 (2000 INALI). 2,200 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Chinanteco del Oeste Central Alto | Jaú jm_, Jmiih kia’ dzä jii’ | None known. 48% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 33% of Palantla [cpa], 32% of Sochiapan [cso], 31% of Ojitlán [chj]. |
cvn | Chinantec, Valle Nacional | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San Mateo Yetla in San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional | 440 (2000 INALI) | 7 (Shifting) | Chinanteco Central Bajo, Jajmi dzä kï ï’, Jejmei, Jejmi | None known. 71% intelligibility of Chiltepec [csa] (most similar), 70% of Palantla [cpa], 53% of Ozumacín [chz], 40% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. | |
cle | Chinantec, Lealao | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: La Hondura, Latani, San Juan Lealao, and Tres Arroyos | 2,000 (1990 census). 500 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Chinanteco de San Juan Lealao, Latani | fáh⁴jmii⁴² | None known. Considered most divergent Chinantec language. |
cnt | Chinantec, Tepetotutla | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: El Naranjal, San Antonio del Barrio, San Pedro Tlatepusco, Santa Cruz Tepetotutla, Santo Tomás Texas, and Vega del Sol | 1,850 (2000 INALI) | 6a (Vigorous) | Chinanteco del Oeste Central Bajo, Jejmei | Jajmi dzä kï ï’, Jejmi | 60% intelligibility of Quiotepec [chq], 59% of Palantla [cpa], 48% of Yolox dialect of Quiotepec Chinantec [chq]. |
cte | Chinantec, Tepinapa | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Choapan district, San Juan Petlapa municipality, San Juan Toavela, Santa Isabel Cajonos and Santa María Lovani; Santiago Jocotepec municipality, Linda Vista, San Pedro Tepinapa Comunal (locally known as Monte de Oro), and San Pedro Tepinapa Ejidal | 11,800 (2000 INALI). 1,500 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Chinanteco del Sureste Medio | Jujmi | None known. 87%–68% intelligibility of Lalana [cnl], 24% of Lealao [cle], 23% of Ozumacín [chz]. |
pei | Chichimeco-Jonaz | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean | Mexico | Guanajuato state: San Luís de la Paz, Jonáz village | 2,230 (2011 UNSD) | 7 (Shifting) | Chichimec, Chichimeca, Chichimeco, Meco, Pame de Chichimeca-Jonaz, Uzá’ | ||
ocu | Matlatzinca, Atzingo | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Matlatzinca-Ocuilteco | Mexico | México state: Ocuilan Municipality, San Juan Atzingo, Santa Lucía del Progreso | 100 (2011 SIL) | 8a (Moribund) | Atzinteco, Matlatzinka, Ocuiltec, Ocuilteco, Tlahuica, Tlahura | ||
mat | Matlatzinca, San Francisco | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Matlatzinca-Ocuilteco | Mexico | México state: San Francisco de los Ranchos | 650 (2000 INALI) | 8a (Moribund) | Bot’una, Matlatzinca, Matlatzinca de San Francisco de los Ranchos | ||
maz | Mazahua, Central | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Mazahua | Mexico | México state: border area; northwest Michoacán de Ocampo; Queretaro de Arteaga state: southern tip | 74,000 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Masawa, Mazahua de oriente | Jnatrjo | Atlacomulco-Temascalcingo, Santa María Citendejé-Banos, San Miguel Tenoxtitlán. The Atlacomulco-Temascalcingo dialect uses different kinship terms, has phonological differences, grammatical variation among towns. 85%–100% intelligibility among dialects. |
mmc | Mazahua, Michoacán | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Mazahua | Mexico | Michoacán de Ocampo state: east of Cuidad Hidalgo | 26,600 (2000 INALI) | 6a (Vigorous) | Mazahua de occidente | Jnatjo | |
otz | Otomi, Ixtenco | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Tlaxcala state: El Carmen Tequexquitla municipality, dialect San Juan Bautista Ixtenco; Puebla state: Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Tepeaca, and Teptlaxco municipalities | 460 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,360 (1990 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Otomí de Ixtenco, Southeastern Otomí, Yühmu | None known. 41% intelligibility of Estado De México Otomi [ots] (most similar), 23% of Mezquital [ote] and Eastern Highland Otomi [otm], 22% of Tenango Otomi [otn]. | |
otm | Otomi, Eastern Highland | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Hidalgo state: Huehuetla, Otomi de la Sierra Baja, Otomi-Tepehua, and San Bartolo Tutotepec municipalities; Puebla state: Pahuatlan, Pantepec, Tlacuilotepec, Tlaxco municipalities; Veracruz state: Ixhuatlan de Madero and Tlachichilco municipalities | 49,300 (2007). 4,700 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Eastern Otomi, Otomí de Huehuetla, Otomí de la Sierra, Otomí de la Sierra Madre Oriental, Otomí de la Sierra Oriental, Otomí del Oriente, Sierra Oriental Otomi, Sierra Otomi | Yųhų | None known. 81% intelligibility of Tenango [otn] (most similar), 51% of Mezquital [ote], 70%–79% of Texcatepec [otx]. |
ots | Otomí, Estado de México | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | México state: Chapa de Mota, San Bartolo Morelos, San Felipe Santiago, and Santa Clara de Juarez | 20,000 (2010 SIL). 440 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Otomí de San Felipe Santiago, Otomí del Estado de México, State of Mexico Otomi | Hñatho | San Felipe Santiago Otomí. 73% intelligibility of Mezquital Otomi [ote] (most similar). |
otq | Otomi, Querétaro | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Queretaro de Arteaga, Amealco municipalilty, San Ildefonso and Santiago Mexquititlán; Michoacán de Ocampo, Las Delores area; México, Acambay municipality; southeast Guanajuato, small border area | 33,000 (1990 census). 1,900 monolinguals (1990) | 5* (Developing) | Northwestern Otomi, Otomí de Querétaro, Santiago Mexquititlán Otomi, Western Otomi | Hñohño | None known. 78% intelligibility of Mezquital [ote] (most similar), lower in outlying areas. |
otn | Otomi, Tenango | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Hidalgo, Puebla, and San Nicolás | 10,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals (1990) | 5* (Developing) | Otomi, Otomí de Tenango | Ñųhų | None known. 53% intelligibility of Eastern Highland Otomi [otm] (most similar). |
ote | Otomi, Mezquital | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Hidalgo state: Mezquital valley; México state: north border | 88,500 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Otomí del Valle del Mezquital | Hñahñu | |
ott | Otomi, Temoaya | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | México state: Temoyaya municipality, Enthavi, Jiquipilco el Viejo, San Pedro Abajo, San Pedro Arriba, Solalpan. 16 communities | 37,000 (1990 census). 850 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | |||
otx | Otomi, Texcatepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | Veracruz state: Texcatepec municipality, Ayotuxtla, Texcatepec, Tzicatlán; Zontecomatlán municipality, Amajac and Hueytepec | 12,000 (1990 census). 3,000 monolinguals. 25% of monolinguals are 5 to 9 years old | 6a* (Vigorous) | Northeastern Otomi, Otomí de Texcatepec | Ñųhų | None known. 70%–79% intelligibility of Eastern Otomi [otm], 57% of Ixmiquilpan, 44% of Tolimán (Queretaro) [otq], 40% of San Felipe [pow], 20% of Ixtenco [otz]. |
otl | Otomi, Tilapa | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi | Mexico | México state: Santiago Tilapa, between Mexico City and Toluca | 290 (2000 INALI) | 8a (Moribund) | |||
pbs | Pame, Central | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame | Mexico | El Madrono area, Queretaro de Arteaga; San Luis Potosí state: Lagunillas, Santa Catarina, and Santa María Acapulco | 7,370 (2000 INALI). There are monolingual Pame speaking children in about 30 villages | 6a (Vigorous) | Chichimeca, Pame de Santa María Acapulco, Pame del Centro, Southern Pame | Xi’oi | |
pmq | Pame, Northern | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame | Mexico | San Luis Potosí state: Alaquines, Ciudad del Maíz, Rayón, Tamasopo municipalities | 340 (2000 INALI) | 6b* (Threatened) | Pame del Norte | Xi’iuy | 10%–15% intelligibility of Santa María Acapulco (Central Pame) [pbs]. Subdialects include Agua Puerca and Cuesta Blanca. |
pmz | Pame, Southern | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame | Mexico | México state: Jiliapan area; possibly Hidalgo state | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Manrique 1967) | 10 (Extinct) | Pame, Pamean, South Pame | ||
cip | Chiapanec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Manguean | Mexico | Chiapas state: El Bosque, Las Margaritas, Ocosingo, Alenque, Sabanilla municipalities | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 32 | 9 (Dormant) | Chaipanec, Chiapaneco, Chiapaneko, Proto Chiapanec | Chidigo. | |
sut | Subtiaba | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba | Nicaragua | León department: Pacific slope | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1920s (Bright 1990). Ethnic population: 20,000 (2005 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Subtiava | ||
tpc | Me’phaa, Azoyú | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Azoyú municipality, Macahuite, Maxmadí, Toxnene, and Zapotitlán de la Fuente | 590 (2000 INALI) | 8a (Moribund) | Azoyú Tlapanec, Me’phaa, Mè’phàà, Tlapaneco de Azoyú, Tlapaneco del Sur | Mè’pháà Tsìndíì | None known. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which Azoya Me’phaa is one. Reportedly most similar to Subtiaba [sut] of Nicaragua (no remaining speakers). |
tpl | Me’phaa, Tlacoapa | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Tlacoapa municipality, Laguna Seca, Sabana, Tenamazapa, Tlacoapa, Tlacotepec and Totomixtlahuaca | 7,500 (2005 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Me’phaa, Me’phaa de Tlacoapa, Mi’phaa, Tlacoapa Tlapanec, Tlapaneco, Tlapaneco de Tlacoapa, Tlapaneco del Centro | Meꞌpa̱a̱ Wíꞌi̱i̱n | Tlacoapa, Tenamazapa. Tlacoapa speakers tested 95% intelligibility of Malinaltepec [tcf] due to acquired bilingualism. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which Tlacoapa is one. |
tpx | Me’phaa, Acatepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Acatepec municipality, Acatepec, Apetzuca, Barranca Pobre, Caxitepec, El Fuereño, Escalería ZapataLlano Grande, Mezcaltepec, Tres Cruces, Xilotlancingo; Ayutla municipality, El Camlote, El Salto and Plan de Gatica; Zapotitlán municipality (and dialect), Escalería Lagunas, Huixtlazala, Zapotitlán Tablas; Atlixtac municipality, Huitzapula (and dialect); Atlixtac municipality (Teocuitlapa dialect), Caxitepec, Tonalapa, and Zoquitlán; Quechultenango municipality, El Tojoruco, Nanzintla, and Platanillo | 40,200 (2005 INALI). 15,000 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Acatepec Tlapanec, Me’pa, Me’pa Wí’ìn, Me’phaa, Me’pàà Wí’ììn, Tlapaneco de Acatepec, Tlapaneco del Suroeste, Western Tlapanec | Meꞌpa̱a̱ Wíꞌi̱i̱n | Acatepec, Zapotitlán Tablas (Me’phàà Xìrágáá, Tlapaneco de Zapotitlán, Tlapaneco del Norte), Huitzapula (Me’phàà Àguàà, Tlapaneco de Huitzapula, Tlapaneco del Noroeste Alto), Teocuitlapa (Me’phaa Xma’íín, Tlapaneco de Teocuitlapa, Tlapaneco de Zoquitlán, Tlapaneco del Noroeste Bajo), Nanzintla (Me’phàà Murúxìì, Tlapaneco de Nanzintla, Tlapaneco del Oeste). 83% intelligibility of Malinaltepec [tcf], 79% of Tlacoapa [tpl]. |
tcf | Me’phaa, Malinaltepec | Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec | Mexico | Guerrero state: Acapulco municipality, San Martín del Jovero; Atlamajalcingo del Monte municipality, Huehuetepec, San Isidro Labrador and Zilacayotitlán; Iliatenco municipality, Alchipáhuac, and Aserradero, Cruztomáhuac, Iliatenco and San José Vista Hermosa; Malinaltepec municipality, Colombia de Guadalupe, El Rincón, El Tejocote, Malinaltepec, Moyotepec, Ojo de Agua, Paraje Montero, Tierra Colorada; San Luís Acatlán municipality, Pascala del Oro and Pueblo Hidalgo; Metlatónoc municipality, Francisco I. Madero, Juanacatlán and San Juan Puerto Montaña; Tlapa municipality, Las Pilas, San Pedro Acatlán and Santa María Tonaya | 37,500 (2000 INALI). 8,000 monolinguals (2011 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Malinaltepec Tlapanec, Me’phaa, Tlapaneco, Tlapaneco Central Bajo, Tlapaneco de Malinaltepec, Tlapaneko | Mè’phàà Mañuwìín | Huehuetepec (Mè’phàà Bátháá, Smájíín, Tlapaneco de Huehuetepec, Tlapaneco de Zilacayotitlán, Tlapaneco del Este, Zilacayotitlán, Zilacayotitlán Tlapanec). Malinaltepec has 50% intelligibility of Tlacoapa [tpl]. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which 2 are included in Malinaltepec Me’phaa. |
ana | Andaqui | Paezan | Colombia | Caquetá department: upper reaches of Caquetá river; Cauca department, Fragua valley; Huila department: Suaza valley; southern highlands | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1970s (Loukotka 1968) | 9 (Dormant) | Aguanunga, Andaki, Andaquí, Churuba | ||
ans | Anserma | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda departments | No known L1 speakers. 7 families still spoke it in 1995 (Rendón 2011) | 10 (Extinct) | Ancerma, Anserna, Caramanta, Cartama, Humbra, Umbra | None known. Related to Caramanta [crf]. | |
aoh | Arma | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Huila Department | Unattested | ||||
crf | Caramanta | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Antioquia department: Jardín municipality, near Andes and Cristianía cities | No known L1 speakers. Extinctt by mid 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | |||
cca | Cauca | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Vaupés Department | Unattested | ||||
gum | Guambiano | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Cauca department: Caldono, Jambaló, Silvia, Toribío, and Totoró municipalities, western slopes of Andean Cordillera Central on Piendamó river banks | 21,000 (Civallero 2008), increasing. 2,100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 23,500 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Coconuco, Guambia, Guanaca, Moguex | Namdrik | |
ttk | Totoro | Paezan, Coconuco | Colombia | Cauca department: Totoro, 17 km west of Silvia | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 4,130 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | |||
pbb | Páez | Paezan, Paezan | Colombia | Cauca, Huila, and Tolima departments: Popayán area, central Andes range | 60,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 139,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Nasa, Nasayuwe, Paes | Nasa Yuwe | Pitayo, Paniquita (Panikita). |
acv | Achumawi | Palaihnihan | United States | California: northeast | 10 (Golla 2007). Most are semi-speakers or passive speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Alturas Indian Rancheria, Pit River Tribe, Redding Rancheria, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Susanville Indian Rancheria | Achomawi, Pitt River | Originally 9 dialects. | |
atw | Atsugewi | Palaihnihan | United States | California: northeast | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Medie Webster, died in 1988 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Pit River Tribe, Susanville Indian Rancheria | |||
xpk | Kulina Pano | Panoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Vale do Javari Indigenous Territory; Aldeia Pedro Lopes village, Curuca river. Migrating to Tabatinga town near the confluence of the Amazon and Javari Amazon rivers | 32 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 130 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Culina Pano, Kulina do Acre | None known. Reportedly different from Kulina [cul] in the Arauan family. Similar to Matis [mpq] and Matses [mcf]. | |
pig | Pisabo | Panoan | Peru | Loreto region: in Matsés [mcf] language group territory, between Tapíche and Blanco rivers | 500 (2011 J. Leclerc) | 6b* (Threatened) | Pisagua, Pisahua | ||
ktx | Kaxararí | Panoan | Brazil | Acre, Amazonas, and Rondônia states: Alto Rio Marmelo, tributary of Rio Abuna | 300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 320 (2009 FUNASA) | 7 (Shifting) | Caxarari, Kaxariri | ||
sni | Sensi | Panoan | Peru | Ucayali region: Ucayali river right bank | No known L1 speakers. Survived into mid 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Mananahua, Senti, Tenti | ||
pcp | Pacahuara | Panoan, Bolivian Panoan | Bolivia | El Beni department: Vaca Díez province, near Alto Ivon; Pando department: Federico Román province, between Río Negro and Río Pacahuaras | 4 (2017). Ethnic population: 18 (Adelaar 2004). Possibly as many as 50 in 8 scattered families (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Pacawara | ||
cao | Chácobo | Panoan, Bolivian Panoan, Chákobo | Bolivia | El Beni department: Alto Ivon, California, Cayuses, Motacusal, Núcleo, Nuevo Mojos, Siete Almendros; south of Riberalta on Alto Ivon river | 380 (Crevels 2012). 190 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 520 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Chákobo | ||
pyn | Poyanáwa | Panoan, Mainline | Brazil | Acre state: upper Rio Môa, Jumá tributary | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers likely survived into the first decade of the 2000s. Ethnic population: 400 (1999 ISA) | 9 (Dormant) | Poianáua, Puinahua | ||
tux | Tuxináwa | Panoan, Mainline | Brazil | Acre state | No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1970s | 10 (Extinct) | Tuchinaua, Tushinawa, Tutxinawa, Tuxinaua, Tuxinawa | ||
cbr | Kakataibo-Kashibo | Panoan, Mainline, Cashibo | Peru | Huanuco, Loreto, and Ucayali regions: Aguaytía, San Alejandro, and Súngaro rivers | 2,780 (2007 census). Some women over 50 monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,780 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Aincacatai, Cachibo, Cacibo, Cahivo, Cashibo-Cacataibo, Caxibo, Hagueti, Incauncanibo, Kashibo, Managua | Kakataibo-Kashibo | Kakataibo de Mariscal, Kakataibo de Sinchi Roca (Kashibo de Sungaroyacu, Kashibo del Alto Aguaytía), Kashibo (Cashibo). |
pno | Panobo | Panoan, Mainline, Pano | Peru | Ucayali river mixed with the Shetebo [shp] language group | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1991 | 10 (Extinct) | Huariapano, Manoa, Pana, Pano, Pelado, Wariapano | ||
mzr | Marúbo | Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo | Brazil | Amazonas state: headwaters of Curuçá, Ipixuna, and Javarí tributaries, near the Peru border; large groups in Atalaia do Norte city; smaller groups in Cruzeiro do Sul city | 1,250 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,250 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Kaniuá, Marova, Maruba | None known. No comprehension of Matsés (Mayoruna) [mcf] reported. Possibly intelligible of Panoan Katukína [knt]. | |
kaq | Capanahua | Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo | Peru | Loreto region: Tapiche-Buncuya rivers area | 100 (Crevels 2012). Some may be in voluntary isolation (2013 Ministry of Education). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 380 (2007 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Capabaquebo, Capacho, Capanawa, Kapanawa, Nuquencaibo | Capa Baquebo | Pahenbaquebo. Lexical similarity: 50%–60% with Shipibo [shp]. |
knt | Katukína, Panoan | Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo | Brazil | Amazonas state: Acre | 700 (2010 S. Kennell). Ethnic population: 700 (S. Kennell) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Catuquina, Kamanawa, Kamannaua, Kanamarí, Katukina Pano, Katukina do Acre, Katukina do Juruá, Katukina-Kanamari, Waninnawa | Arara-Shawanawa (Shawanawa-Arara), Ararapina, Ararawa, Sanainawa (Saninawacana). Possibly intelligible with Marúbo [mzr]. | |
rem | Remo | Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo | Peru | Ucayali regon: between Tapiche and Calleria rivers | No known L1 speakers. The last speakers may have survived into the 1960s (Olson 1991) | 10 (Extinct) | Môa Remo, Nucuini, Rheno | ||
shp | Shipibo-Conibo | Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo | Peru | Huanuco, Loreto, and Ucayali regions: Painaco, Pisqui opposite Contamana, Requena, and Sur Bolognesi; northeast middle Ucayali river area | 22,500 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 22,500 (2007 census) | 5 (Developing) | Caliseca, Chama, Manamabobo, Manava, Shipibo-Konibo, Sinabo, Xipibo | Shipibo (Alto Ucayali), Conibo (Coniba, Konibo), Pisquibo, Shetebo (Manoita, Setebo, Setibo, Xitibo), Shipibo del Madre de Dios. | |
mcd | Sharanahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Peru | Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions: upper Purús river area | 490 in Peru (2007 census). 300 Mastanahua (2000 SIL). 320 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 490 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 499 | 5 (Developing) | Sharanawa | Sharanahuan tsain | Marinahua (Marinawa), Chandinahua, Mastanahua. Reportedly similar to Yaminahua [yaa] Chitonahua dialect and Yora [mts]. |
cbs | Cashinahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Brazil | Acre and Amazonas states | 400 in Brazil (2003). Ethnic population: 1,400 (2000 ISA) | 6b* (Threatened) | Cashinahuá, Caxinauá, Caxinawá, Hantxa Kuin, Huni Kui, Huni Kuin, Juni Kuin, Kaxinauá, Kaxinawá, Kaxynawa | ||
cbs | Kashinawa | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Peru | Ucayali region: Curanja and Purus rivers | 2,420 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 2,420 (1999 census). Total users in all countries: 2,820 | 5 (Developing) | Cashinahua, Caxinahua, Caxinawá, Kashinahua, Kaxinawá, Kaxynawa | Hantxa Kuin, Juni Kuin | None known. Possibly most similar to Sharanahua [mcd]. |
mcd | Sharanahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Brazil | Acre state: Cruzeiro do Sul municipality, on Rio Humaitá off Juará river; Marináwa, along the upper Envira, tributary of the Tarauacá | 9 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Acre Arara, Arara Shawãdawa, Arara do Acre, Shawanauá | Marinahua (Marináwa), Chandinahua. | |
yaa | Yaminahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Bolivia | Pando department: Nicolás Suárez province, Puerto Yaminawa; headwaters of Alto Yuruá and Purús rivers | 51 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 93 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Jaminawa, Yamanawa, Yaminawa | ||
yaa | Yaminahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Brazil | Acre state | 600 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 860 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Iauminawa, Jaminawá, Yamanawa, Yamináwa | ||
yaa | Yaminahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Peru | Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions; Mapuya, and Mishagua, and Yuruá | 600 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 600 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 1,251 | 5 (Developing) | Jaminawá, Yamanawa, Yaminawá, Yuminahua | Yaminahua, Chitonahua (Foredafa, Horudahua, Horunahua, Moronahua, Morunahua). Reportedly most similar to Sharanahua [mcd]. | |
ywn | Yawanawa | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State | Brazil | Acre state: Gregório river | 520 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 520 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Iauanauá, Jawanaua, Yahuanahua, Yauanauá | ||
amc | Amahuaca | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka | Brazil | Acre state: Peru border area | 220 in Brazil (1995) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Amawaca, Amawáka, Amenguaca, Sayacu, Yora | Inuvaken, Viwivakeu. | |
amc | Amahuaca | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka | Peru | Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions: scattered on Aguaytía, Curanja, Curiuja, Inuya, Las Piedras, Mapuya, Purus, Sepahua, Upper Ucayali, and Yuruá rivers; Southeast Amazon basin | 300 in Peru (2007 census), decreasing. 20 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 300 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 520 | 7 (Shifting) | Amaguaco, Amahuaka, Amajuaca, Amawaka, Ameuhaque, Ipitineri, Ipitnere, Sayaco | Yora | |
isc | Isconahua | Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka | Peru | Loreto and Ucayali regions: Callaria river | 82 (2000) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Iscobaquebu, Iskobákebo | None known. Most closely related to Shipibo [shp]. | |
mts | Yora | Panoan, Mainline, Unclassified | Peru | Cusco and Ucayali regions: Sepahua on Urubamba river, Serjali on upper Mishagua; Madre de Dios region: Manu national park, on lower Cashpajali, upper Manu, and Panagua rivers | 450 (Crevels 2012). Possibly another 400 uncontacted speakers on the Upper Piedras River (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Manu Park Panoan, Nahua, Parquenahua, Yoranahua, Yura, Yurahahua | None known. Reportedly similar to Yaminahua [yaa] and Sharanahua [mcd]. | |
nuc | Nukuini | Panoan, Mainline, Unclassified | Brazil | Acre state: Juruá, from upper Mõa to Rio Sungarú | No known L1 speakers. Spoken into last half of 20th century. Although not used anymore, a few people were reported to still remember the Nukuini language in 2013. Ethnic population: 600 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Inukuini, Nucuini, Nukini, Nuquini, Remo, Rheno | Cuyanawa. | |
mpq | Matís | Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés | Brazil | Amazonas state: Atalaia do Norte municipality; on Peru border; Javari valley | 320 (2008 ISA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | None known. Different from Matsés [mcf]. | ||
mcf | Matses | Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés | Peru | Loreto region: lower Yaquerana river and tributaries; lower Yavari on Chobayacu and Gálvez rivers | 1,720 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 1,720 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 3,220 | 5 (Developing) | Magirona, Majoruna-Matsés, Majuruna, Matses-Mayoruna, Maxirona, Maxuruna, Mayiruna, Mayoruna, Mayuzuna | Matses | |
mcf | Matsés | Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Lameiãro, Terra Indígena Vale do Javari, Javari river basin; Terra Indígena Mayoruna, Solimões river area | 1,500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,590 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Matse, Mayoruna | ||
peb | Pomo, Eastern | Pomoan | United States | California: north, Clear Lake area | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011). There were a handful of semifluent speakers at Robinson and Big Valley Rancheria in 2008 (Golla 2011) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Robinson Rancheria, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California | Clear Lake Pomo | ||
pef | Pomo, Northeastern | Pomoan | United States | California: Story Creek, coast range valley; Sacramento river tributary | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 1961 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Salt Pomo | ||
pom | Pomo, Southeastern | Pomoan | United States | California | 1 (2014 G. Reece) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, Koi Nation of Northern California, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California | Lower Lake Pomo | ||
pej | Pomo, Northern | Pomoan, Western | United States | California: north, Sherwood Rancheria, near Willits | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Elenor Stevenson Gonzales, died in 2005 | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Guidiville Rancheria of California, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Tribe, Redwood Valley or Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California | Guidiville, Sherwood Valley. | ||
kju | Kashaya | Pomoan, Western, Southern | United States | California: Sonoma county | 45 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewart’s Point Rancheria | Southwestern Pomo | ||
poo | Pomo, Central | Pomoan, Western, Southern | United States | California: north, Hopland and Clear Lake areas; also Point Arena and Manchester on the coast | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1990s (1997 M. Mithun). Ethnic population: 4,770 (1997 M. Mithun) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria | Ballo-Kai-Pomo, Cabanapo, H’hana, Habenapo, Khabenapo, Khana, Kulanapan, Kulanapo, Kábinapek, Venaambakaia, Venambakaiia, Yokaia | Point Arena, Hopland, Ukiah. | |
peq | Pomo, Southern | Pomoan, Western, Southern | United States | California: Cloverdale and Geyserville | 1 (Walker 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Dry Creek Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Lytton Rancheria of California | Gallinoméro | ||
kwa | Dâw | Puinavean | Brazil | Amazonas state: across the river from São Gabriel de Cochoeira, below confluence of Vaupés and Negro rivers | 120 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 120 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Dow, “Kamu Maku” (pej.), “Kamán” (pej.), “Kamã” (pej.), “Kamã Makú” (pej.) | ||
pui | Puinave | Puinavean | Colombia | Guainía and Vichada departments: Inírida river and tributaries | 2,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 6,600 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,550 | 6b* (Threatened) | Puinabe | None known. Related to Macú (Ruhlen and others). | |
pui | Puinave | Puinavean | Venezuela | Amazonas state: lower Guaviare and Inírida river basins down to San Fernando de Atabapo region | 550 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,310 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Puinare, Wanse, Wãnsöhöt | ||
cbv | Cacua | Puinavean, Cacua | Colombia | Vaupés department: Wacará, 30 km east of Mitú | 220 (Crevels 2012). Many monolinguals, especially children. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing) | Báda, Cakua, Kakua, Kákwa, Macu de Cubeo, Macu de Desano, Macu de Guanano, Wacara | Cacua | Vaupés Cacua, Macú-Paraná Cacua. Lexical similarity: 90% similarity with Nukak [mbr] (Crevels 2007). |
mbr | Nukak Makú | Puinavean, Cacua | Colombia | Jungle region between Guaviare and Inírida rivers, up to Mapiripan. Near Charco Caimán | 390 (Crevels 2012). 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 390 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Guaviare, Macusa, Nukak | None known. Sometimes considered the same language as Kakua [cbv] as they share a large percentage of their lexicon and supposedly are mutually intelligible (Crevels 2007). | |
jup | Hupdë | Puinavean, Hupda | Brazil | Amazonas state: Rio Auari | 1,500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,740 | 5* (Developing) | Hup, Hupda, Hupdé, Jupde, Ubdé, “Hupdá Makú” (pej.), “Jupdá Macú” (pej.), “Macú de Tucano” (pej.), “Makú-Hupdá” (pej.) | Hupdah | Hupdë, Tuhup, Nëhup. Ruhlen and others classify it as Puinave, Macro-Tucanoan. Intelligible with Yahup [yab]. |
jup | Hupdë | Puinavean, Hupda | Colombia | Vaupés department: Papurí and Tiquié river systems | 240 in Colombia (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 240 (Crevels 2007) | 6a (Vigorous) | Hup, Hupda, Hupdah, Ubdé, “Hupdá Makú” (pej.), “Jupdá Macú” (pej.), “Macú de Tucano” (pej.), “Makú-Hupdá” (pej.) | ||
yab | Yuhup | Puinavean, Hupda | Brazil | Amazonas state: on the Apapóris, Castanha, Cunuri, Igarapé Samaúma, Ira, and Tiquié rivers. 11 villages | 620 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 620 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 720 | 5 (Developing) | Makú-Yahup, Yahup, Yahup Makú, Yuhupdeh, Yëhup, “Maku” (pej.) | Yuhup | None known. Limited intelligibility of Hupdë [jup]. Ruhlen and others classify it as related to Puinave [pui]. |
mbj | Nadëb | Puinavean, Kaburi | Brazil | Amazonas state: 3 locations on Uneiuxi river: a tributary of Negro river, Japurá and Negro rivers | 370 (Crevels 2012). 350 Nadëb, 20 Kuyabi (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 850 (2010 S. Anonby) | 5* (Developing) | Anodöb, Guariba, Guariba-Tapuyo, Kabari, Kabori, Makunadöbö, Makú Nadëb, Nadeb Macu, Nadöb, Nadöbö, Xiriwai, Xuriwai | Nadëb | Kuyabi (Kuyawi). |
xxr | Koropó | Purian | Brazil | Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the late 19th century | 10 (Extinct) | Coropó | None known. Closely related to Puri [prr]. | |
prr | Puri | Purian | Brazil | Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct late in the 19th century | 10 (Extinct) | Colorado, Coroado, Paquí, Telikóng | ||
qvp | Quechua, Pacaraos | Quechuan, Central Quechua | Peru | Lima region: Pacaraos village | 250 (Adelaar 1992). Ethnic population: 900 | 7 (Shifting) | None known. Divergent lexically, morphologically, and phonologically from other Quechua. By its archaic features it occupies an important position relative to the reconstruction of Proto-Quechua. Lexical similarity: 94% with Huarí, Cajatambo [qvl], North Junín [qvn], and Carás Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qub | Quechua, Huallaga | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah | Peru | Huanuco region: Huánuco city; some in Ucayali region | 40,000 (1993 SIL). 26,400 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Alto Huallaga, Huallaga Huánuco Quechua, Quechua Huallaguino, Quechua de Huánuco, Quechua de Llacón, Quechua de Matihuaca | Runa shimi | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxh | Quechua, Panao | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Marañón | Peru | Huanuco region; northern Pasco region | 50,000 (2002 SIL). 10,000 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Pachitea Quechua, Panao Huánuco Quechua | Panao runacuna | None known. Lexical similarity: 98% with Arequipa-La Unión [qxu], 96% with Cajatambo Quechua [qvl]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qva | Quechua, Ambo-Pasco | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca | Peru | Huanuco region: Ambo province, Huacar, San Francisco de Mosca, and San Rafael districts; Lima region; Pasco region: Pasco province, Chaupimarca, Huachón, Huariaca, Ninacaca, Pallanchacra, San Francisco de Asís de Yarusyacán, Simón Bolívar, Ticlacayán, Tinyahuarca, Vicco, and Yanacancha districts | 90,000 (1998 SIL), decreasing. 18,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 90,000 | 6b (Threatened) | San Rafael-Huariaca Quechua | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qvh | Quechua, Huamalíes-Dos de Mayo Huánuco | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca | Peru | Huanuco region; San Martin region: Tocache province | 72,400 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 80,000 | 5* (Developing) | Runa Simi | Monzón, Huamalíes, Northern Dos de Mayo. Lexical similarity: 96% with Margos-Yarowilca-Lauricocha Quechua [qvm]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qvm | Quechua, Margos-Yarowilca-Lauricocha | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca | Peru | Huanuco region: Aparicio Pomares, Baños, Cahuac, Chacabamba, Chavinillo, Jacas Chico, Jesús, Jivia, Margos, Rondos, San Francisco de Asis, San Pedro de Chaulán, Obas, Queropalca, San Miguel de Cauri, and Yarumayo districts | 83,400 (1993 census). 14,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 114,000 (1993 census) | 5* (Developing) | Dos de Mayo Quechua, Ketchwa, Quechua Margos, Quechua de Margos, Quechua de Margos-Cauri-Chavinillo Huanuco | Quechua, Runa Shimi | None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Panao [qxh], 85% with Corongo Ancash [qwa], Sihuas [qws], Monzón Ancash, North Junín [qvn], Ulcumayo Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvl | Quechua, Cajatambo North Lima | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Ancash region: Pacllón, La Primavera, and Mangas (south of Llamac, east of Pativilca rivers) districts; Huanuco region; Lima region: Cajatambo, Copa, Huancapón, and northern Manas districts | 7,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,800 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | None known. 74% intelligibility of Huamalíes Quechua [qvh]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qur | Quechua, Chaupihuaranga | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Pasco region: Chacayan, Chinche, Goyllarisquizqa, Paucar, San Pedro de Pillao, Tapoc, Villcabamba, and Yanahuanca districts; sparsely populated high country, more densely populated valleys | 20,500 (1972 census), decreasing. 8,200 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Daniel Carrion, Yanahuanca Pasco Quechua | Many related Quechua dialects intersect here: Junín [qvn], Ambo-Pasco [qva], Santa Ana de Tusi [qxt], Cajatambo [qvl], and Huamalies-Dos de Mayo Huanuco [qvh]. Further intelligibility studies may be needed. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qxc | Quechua, Chincha | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Huancavelica region: northwest Castrovirreyna province; Ica region: northeast Chincha province; Lima region: southeast Yauyos province | 6,000 (2000 SIL) | 7 (Shifting) | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qvw | Quechua, Huaylla Wanca | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Junin region: Concepción and Huancayo provinces; some in Huancavelica and Lima regions | 250,000 (2002 SIL) | 5 (Developing) | Huanca Huaylla Quechua, Quechua Huanca, Quechua Wanca, Quechua Wanka, Southern Huancayo Quechua, Wanca, Wanka Quechua | Runa Simi, Wanca Nunashimi | Waycha (Central Huancayo, Huaycha), East Waylla, West Waylla. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxw | Quechua, Jauja Wanca | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Junin region: Jauja province; small area; Lima region | 25,000 (1962 census). Ethnic population: 77,700 (2000) | 6b* (Threatened) | Huanca Jauja Quechua, Shausha Wanka Quechua | None known. Considerable phonological differences with North Junín [qvn]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qvn | Quechua, North Junín | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Junin region: Carhuamayo, Junín, Ondores, and San Pedro de Cajas districts; Lima and Pasco regions | 60,000 (1998). 7,000 monolinguals (1972 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Junín Quechua, Tarma Quechua, Tarma-Junín Quechua | 2 dialects in Tarma Province which differ from Junín town variety. Lexical similarity: 97% with Cajatambo [qvl], 96% with Arequipa-La Unión Quechua [qxu]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qxt | Quechua, Santa Ana de Tusi Pasco | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Huanuco and Pasco regions | 10,000 (1993 SIL) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Probably dialect of Chaupihuaranga Quechua [qur]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qux | Quechua, Yauyos | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay | Peru | Huancavelica region: northeast Castrovirreyna province; Ica region: north Chincha province; Lima region: Yauyos province | 6,500 (2003 SIL) | 8a (Moribund) | San Pedro de Huacarpana, Apurí, Madean-Viñac (Madeán), Azángaro-Huangáscar-Chocos (Huangáscar), Cacra-Hongos, Tana-Lincha (Lincha), Tomás-Alis (Alis), Huancaya-Vitis, Laraos. Not 1 language–a cover term for a highly differentiated linguistic area with many 1-village varieties. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qwh | Quechua, Huaylas Ancash | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay | Peru | Ancash region: Caraz, Carhuaz, and Huaraz provinces; Callejón de Huaylas | 336,000 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Huaraz Quechua | Quechua | Huaraz, Yungay, Huailas (Huaylas). Not intelligible of Cusco [quz], Ayacucho [quy], Huaylla Wanca Quechua [qvw], Cajamarca [qvc], Chachapoyas Quechua [quk], or San Martín Quechua [qvs] (Parker 1976). A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxa | Quechua, Chiquián | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay | Peru | Ancash region: Bolognesi province, Chiquián district, western Bolognesi west of Pativilca river and north of Llamac river; east Ocros, Corpanqui valley border. Western Ocros may be included, but the dialect is a bit different | 10,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 4,000 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Ancash Quechua, Chiquián Ancash Quechua | None known. Possibly intelligible of Cajatambo Quechua [qvl]. Some contact of Cajatambo and very little with Huamalíes [qvh]. 73% intelligibility of Huamalíes. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | |
qwa | Quechua, Corongo Ancash | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos | Peru | Ancash region: Corongo province, Aco, Corongo, Cusca, La Pampa, and Yanac districts. Most in Aco and Cusca | 4,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 1,700 monolinguals (2000 SIL) | 7 (Shifting) | None known. Most closely related to Huaylas [qwh] and Sihuas [qws] Quechua. Some contact with Sihuas, Northern Conchucos [qxn], and Huaylas by road. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qws | Quechua, Sihuas Ancash | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos | Peru | Ancash region: Sihuas province, districts west of Sihuas river; Alfonso Huayllabamba, Sihuas, and west Ragash north of Rupac river, south Quiches, and Ugarte | 6,500 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 3,000 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | None known. Most closely related to Northern Conchucos [qxn] and Corongo Quechua [qwa]. Initial intelligibility testing shows marginal intelligibility of Corongo Quechua [qwa]. Intelligibility of Northern Conchucos [qxn] appears lower. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. | ||
qxn | Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos | Peru | Ancash region: Pomabamba to San Luis; northwest Huánuco department, Huarcrachuco; possibly north Marañon area | 250,000 (2002 SIL). 65,000 monolinguals (1994 census) | 5 (Developing) | Conchucos Quechua, Northern Conchucos Quechua | Quechua | None known. Related to Southern Conchucos [qxo], Huamalíes [qvh], and Sihuas [qws]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxo | Quechua, Southern Conchucos | Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos | Peru | Ancash region: Chavín, Llamellín, and San Luis; Huanuco region: Huacaybamba, Huacrachuco, Pinra and San Buenaventura districts; Marañon province: south | 250,000 (1994 census), increasing. 80,000 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Conchucos Quechua, Quechua de Conchucos, Quechua del Callejón de Huaylas, Quechua del sur de Conchucos, Quechwa, Runa simi, South Conchucos Quechua, Southern Conchucos Ancash Quechua | Quechua | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quw | Quichua, Tena Lowland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Napo province; Orellana province: Loreto canton; Pastaza province: north border. Eastern jungle | 20,000 (1999 SIL). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Napo Kichwa, Quichua de Tena, Quichua del Oriente, Quijo, Quixo, Yumbo | Runa Shimi | None known. Napo [qvo], Pastaza [qvz] and Tena [quw] Quichua understand each other’s spoken language, but not written texts. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
inb | Inga | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Colombia | Nariño and Putumayo departments; some in Cauca department: Piamonte and Santa Rosa municipalities; 1,000 in Bogotá, some in regional capitals | 18,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Dispersed in various regions; adopted commerce as a survival strategy (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 19,100 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 22,000 | 6b* (Threatened) | Highland Inga | Santiago Inga, San Andrés Inga, Aponte Inga. Partially intelligible with Imbabura Quichua [qvi] of Ecuador. Aponte Inga dialect is most distinct. | |
inj | Inga, Jungle | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Colombia | Cauca, Nariño. and Putumayo departments: upper Caquetá and Putumayo rivers | 11,200 (2007 OCIP) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Ingano, Lowland Inga, Mocoa | Yunguillo-Condagua, Guayuyaco. Reportedly most similar to Highland Inga [inb]. Distinct from Napo Quechua [qvo]. | |
quk | Quechua, Chachapoyas | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Peru | Amazonas region: Chachapoyas and Luya provinces | 7,000 (2003 SIL). 100 monolinguals (2003). Ethnic population: 7,000 | 4 (Educational) | Amazonas | Llakwash | Lamud (West Chachapoyas), Grenada-Mendoza (East Chachapoyas), La Jalca (South Chachapoyas), Llakwash Chachapoyas. Reportedly most similar to San Martín Quechua [qvs]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvs | Quechua, San Martín | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Peru | Amazonas region: Roderigo de Menedez province; Loreto region: one enclave; San Martin region: Lamas, Sisa and other districts, and along Ucayali river | 15,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 44,000 (2000) | 6b* (Threatened) | Lama, Lamano, Lamista, Lamisto, Motilón, Ucayali | Llakwash Quechua | Several minor dialects. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qup | Quechua, Southern Pastaza | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Peru | Loreto region: Anatico lake, Huasaga, Ñucuray, and Pastaza rivers; Manchari town | 1,550 (2000). 310 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Inga | Inka | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qud | Quichua, Calderón Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Cotopaxi province and Napo provinces; Pichincha province: Calderon, Cayambe and Quito areas | 25,000 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 35,000 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Calderón Quichua, Cayambe Quichua, Kichwa, Pichincha Quichua, Quichua de la Sierra Cayambe | Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi | None known. Distinct from Chimborazo [qug], Imbabura [qvi], and Salasaca [qxl]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxr | Quichua, Cañar Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Azuay, Cañar, and Chimborazo provinces; Morona-Santiago province: Morona canton | 100,000 (1991 UBS). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Kichwa, Quichua de la provincia de Cañar | Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi | None known. Lexical differences and a strong sense of linguistic and cultural identity. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qug | Quichua, Chimborazo Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Bolivar, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Los Ríos provinces; Tungurahua province: west of Ambato; central highlands | 800,000 (2010 UBS). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). High percentage of monolinguals | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2) | Ecuadorean Quechua, Kichwa, Kichwa de la Sierra, Quichua de Chimborazo, Quichua de la Sierra Chimborazo | Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvi | Quichua, Imbabura Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Esmeraldas province: small enclave of west Quininde canton; Imbabura province: south and west of Ibarra town into northern Pichincha province; Northern highlands | 150,000 (Gómez-Rendón 2007). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). Many monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Imbabura Quichua, Kichwa, Kichwa de la Sierra, Otavalo Quichua, Quichua de la Sierra Imbabura | Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvj | Quichua, Loja Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Azuay province; El Oro province: Portovelo and Zeruma cantons; Loja province: Sarragaro area; Zamora-Chinchipe province: Yacuambi canton, sizable community in Zamora city; southern highlands | 30,500 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Loja Quichua, Saraguro Quichua | Runa Shimi | None known. Reportedly similar to Cañar Highland Quichua [qxr]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvo | Quichua, Napo | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Peru | Loreto region: Napo river area, communities on the Putumayo; Madre de Dios region: small enclave east | 10,000 in Peru (2009). Total users in all countries: 24,000 | 5* (Developing) | Kicho, Kichua, Lowland Napo Quichua, Napo, Napo Kichua, Napo Kichwa, Napo Lowland Quechua, Napo Lowland Quichua, Santa Rosa Quechua, Santarrosino, Yumbo | Napo Kichwa shimi, Runa Shimi | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvo | Quichua, Napo Lowland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Colombia | Putumayo river | Undetermined number in Colombia | 5* (Developing) | Kichua, Lowland Napo Quechua, Runa Shimi | ||
qvo | Quichua, Napo Lowland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Orellana and Sucumbíos provinces; eastern jungle along Aguarico, Napo, and Putomayo rivers, concentrated near schools | 14,000 in Ecuador (2009), increasing. Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 800 monolinguals | 5 (Developing) | Ecuador Quichua, Ingano, Kichua, Lowland Napo Quichua, Napo Kichwa, Napo Kichwa shimi, Napo Quichua, Quichua del Napo, Quichua del Oriente, Runa Shimi | Santa Rosa Quechua. | |
qvz | Quichua, Northern Pastaza | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Pastaza province: eastern jungle along Bobonaza and Conambo rivers | 8,000 in Ecuador (2007), decreasing. Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 300 monolinguals. Total users in all countries: 10,000 | 6b (Threatened) | Alama, Bobonaza Quichua, Canelos Quichua, Pastaza Quichua, Quichua del Oriente, Sarayacu Quichua | Runa Shimi | Tigre Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvz | Quichua, Northern Pastaza | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Peru | Loreto region: Alamos, Tigre river | 2,000 in Peru | 6b* (Threatened) | Alama, Bobonaza, Runa Shimi, Tigre Quechua | ||
qxl | Quichua, Salasaca Highland | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay | Ecuador | Chimborazo and Pastaza provinces: small border areas; Tungurahua province: Salasaca area, 17 towns south and east of Ambato; dialects in Cotopaxi and throughout Tungurahua provinces | 14,300 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 3,580 monolinguals. Children 0–5 and older adults | 6a (Vigorous) | Kichwa, Salasaca Quichua, Tungurahua Highland Quichua, Tungurahua Quichua | Runa Shimibi, Salasaca Shimibi | A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qul | Quechua, North Bolivian | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay | Bolivia | La Paz department: Franz Tamayo province, Apolo region | 116,000 in Bolivia (1978 census), increasing. 18,500 monolinguals | 2 (Provincial). Recognized language (2009, Constitution, Article 5(1)) | North La Paz Quechua | Quechua | Apolo, Charazani, Chuma. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quh | Quechua, South Bolivian | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay | Argentina | Buenos Aires, Jujuy, and Salta provinces | 5,120 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 70,500 (2004 INDEC) | 8a (Moribund) | Central Bolivian Quechua | Northwest Jujuy (Colla). | |
quh | Quechua, South Bolivian | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay | Bolivia | Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Oruro departments; La Paz department: except Franz Tamayo, Apolo area; mainly Potosí department; Tarija department | 1,610,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,616,120 | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2009, Constitution, Article 5(1)) | Central Bolivian Quechua, Cochabamba Quechua, Quechua, Quechua Boliviano | Runasimi | Sucre, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosí, Chuquisaca, Northwest Jujuy. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quh | Quechua, South Bolivian | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay | Chile | Antofagasta region | 1,000 in Chile (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,180 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | |||
qus | Quichua, Santiago del Estero | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay | Argentina | Chaco province; Santiago del Estero province: Figueroa, Moreno, Robles, Sarmiento, Brigadier J. F. Ibarra, San Martín, Silipica, Loreto, Atamisqui, Avellaneda, Salavina, Quebrachos, Mitre, and Aguirre departments; perhaps Buenos Aires and Salta provinces | 60,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. No monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Santiagueño Quichua | Quichua | None known. Lexical similarity: 81% with Bolivian or other Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qve | Quechua, Eastern Apurímac | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua | Peru | Apurimac region: Abancay, Andahuaylas, Antabamba Ayamaraes, Cotabambas, and Grau provinces; Arequipa region: La Unión province; Ayacucho and Cusco regions | 200,000 (2002 SIL). 80,000 monolinguals. 30% in towns, 60%–70% in remote areas, especially at high altitudes. Ethnic population: 200,000 | 4 (Educational) | Apurímac Quechua, Quechua del Este de Apurímac | Runa Simi | Abancay, Antabamba, Cotabambas. Arequipa-La Unión Quechua [qxu] reportedly very similar to the Antabamba dialect. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxp | Quechua, Puno | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua | Peru | Arequipa and Cusco regions: small areas; Moquegua region: highland area; Puno region | 500,000. 100,000 monolinguals (2002) | 4 (Educational) | Quechua Collao, Quechua Qollaw | Runa Simi | North Bolivian Quechua, Cailloma Quechua. Mutually intelligible of Cusco Quechua [quz] and North Bolivian Quechua [qul], possibly sufficient to understand complex and abstract discourse. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qxu | Quechua, Arequipa-La Unión | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua | Peru | Arequipa region: La Unión province, Cotahuasi district, Apurímac department, Antabamba province; Ayacucho and Cusco regions | 18,600 (2000). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 32,000 | 5 (Developing) | Arequipa Quechua, Cotahuasi Quechua, Quechua de Arequipa, Quechua de La Unión | Runasimi | Cotahuasi, Northern Arequipa, Highland Arequipa, Antabamba (Apurímac). Reportedly more similar linguistically to Cusco than to Ayacucho. Very similar to Eastern Apurímac [qve]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quy | Quechua, Ayacucho | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua | Peru | Ayacucho and Huancavelica regions; Apurimac, Arequipa, Cusco, Ica, Junin, and Lima regions | 900,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 300,000 monolinguals | 3 (Wider communication) | Chanka | Runasimi | Andahuaylas, Huancavelica. Lexical similarity: 96% with Surcubamba, Puquio, and Cusco [quz]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quz | Quechua, Cusco | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua | Peru | Apurimac, Arequipa, Cusco, Moquegua, Madre de Dios, and Puno regions | 1,500,000 (1989 UBS). Total Quechua in Peru 3,500,000–4,400,000 including Quechua I 750,000, Quechua II 2,680,000 (2000 W. Adelaar). 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500,000 | 3 (Wider communication) | Cuzco, Cuzco Quechua, Qheswa, Quechua Cusco, Quechua Qosqo-Qollaw, Quechua de Cusco-Collao, Runasimi Qusqu Qullaw | Qheswasimi, Runasimi | Caylloma Quechua, Eastern Apurímac Quechua, Puno Quechua. Some dialect differences, but not as distinct as elsewhere. Substantial phonological and morphological differences with Ayacucho Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
qvc | Quechua, Cajamarca | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Yungay, Northern | Peru | Cajamarca region: Chetilla and Los Baños districts; western dialect: Chetilla district, eastern dialect: Porcón and Cajamarca valley areas; La Libertad region: small area on west bank of Rio Marañon | 30,000 (2000 D. Coombs) | 6b (Threatened) | Kichwa Lingwa, Lingwa | Kichwa | Western Cajamarca, Eastern Cajamarca. Relatively minor dialect differences. Lexical similarity: 94% with Lambayeque [quf] (most similar), 92% with Pacaraos [qvp]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
quf | Quechua, Lambayeque | Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Yungay, Northern | Peru | Lambayeque region: Inkawasi, Kañaris, and Miracosta districts; Penachí and Santa Lucía communities; Cajamarca and Piura | 20,000 (1998 SIL) | 5* (Developing) | Ferreñafe, Inkawasi-Kañaris Runashimi, Quechua Inkawasi-Kañaris, Quechua de Lambayeque, Quechua of Incahuasi-Cañaris, Runa Shimi | Linwaras | Incahuasi, Cañaris. Lexical similarity: 94% with Cajamarca Quechua [qvc]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que]. |
nez | Nez Perce | Sahaptian | United States | Idaho: Kamiah and Lapwai on Nez Perce Reservation; Washington: east on Colville Reservation (Upriver dialect). Oregon: Umatilla Reservation (Downriver dialect) | 100 (1997 H. Aoki), decreasing. Spoken fluently only by a handful of elders on Nez Perce and Colville Reservations. 30–40 semispeakers, mostly in Idaho (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 610 (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe | Niimíipu, Nuumiipuutimt | Niimi’ipuutímt | Downriver Nez Perce, Upriver Nez Perce. |
uma | Umatilla | Sahaptian, Sahaptin | United States | Oregon: Umatilla Reservation, northeast | 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Umatilla and Walla Walla [waa] speakers together. Ethnic population: 120 (1977 SIL) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon | Columbia River Sahaptin, Ichishkíin | ||
waa | Walla Walla | Sahaptian, Sahaptin | United States | Oregon: Umatilla Reservation | 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Walla Walla and Umatilla [uma] speakers together (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 700 (1977 SIL) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation | Ichishkíin, Northeast Sahaptin | ||
tqn | Tenino | Sahaptian, Sahaptin | United States | Oregon: Warm Springs Reservation | 50 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon | Celilo, Columbia River Sahaptin, Umatilla-Tenino, Warm Springs | ||
yak | Yakama | Sahaptian, Sahaptin | United States | Washington: Toppenish, on Yakima Reservation, south central | 25 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 (1977 SIL) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation | Ichishkíin, Waptailmim, Yakima | Klikitat. | |
blc | Bella Coola | Salish | Canada | British Columbia province: Burke channel head, North Bentinck arm, Bella Coola river mouth | 17 (FPCC 2014). 510 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,660 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nuxalk | Nuxalk | ||
til | Tillamook | Salish | United States | Oregon: northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Minnie Scovell, died in 1972 (2009 Tillamook Headlight Herald) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | |||
clm | Clallam | Salish, Central Salish | United States | Washington: Port Angeles and northeast Olympic Peninsula | 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Hazel Sampson, died in 2014 (2014 J. Kaminsky). L2 users: 6. Ethnic population: 3,000 (2014 J. Kaminsky) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwha Tribal Community, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Skokomish Indian Tribe | Klallam, Na’klallam, S’klallam | Reportedly similar to the Saanich dialect of Straits Salish [str]. | |
coo | Comox | Salish, Central Salish | Canada | British Columbia, Vancouver Island, and coast north of Powell river | 36 (FPCC 2014). 710 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,900 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Homalco, K’ómoks, Klahoose, Tla’amin | Comox-Sliammon | Island Comox (Salhulhtxw), Mainland Comox (Homalco, Klahoose, Sliammon, Éy7á7juuthem). All use the mainland dialect. Island Comox dialect has no remaining L1 speakers (Mithun 1999). | |
hur | Halkomelem | Salish, Central Salish | Canada | British Columbia province: small communities along lower Fraser river, on the east coast of Vancouver Island | 260 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 990 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 19,000 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 285 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aitchelitz, Beecher Bay, Chawathil, Cheam, Cowichan, Halalt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt, Lake Cowichan, Leq’ a: mel, Lyackson, Malahat, Matsqui, Musqueam, Nanoose, New Westminster, Penelakut Tribe, Peters, Popkum, Qualicum, Seabird Island, Shxw’ow’hamel, Shxwhá:y Village, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah, Snuneymuxw, Soowahlie, Sq’éwlets, Squiala, Sts’ailes, Stz’uminus, Sumas, Tsawwassen, Tsleil-Waututh, Tzeachten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale | Holkomelem | Downriver Halkomelem (Hun’qumi’num’), Upriver Halkomelem (Halq’eméylem), Island Halkomelem (Hul’q’umín’um’). | |
hur | Halkomelem | Salish, Central Salish | United States | Washington state | 25 in United States (1997 B. Galloway), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,270 (1997 B. Galloway) | 8a (Moribund) | Halq’eméylem, Holkomelem, Hul’q’umi’num’ | Chiliwack, Cowichan, Musqueam, Nanaimo. | |
nok | Nooksack | Salish, Central Salish | United States | Washington: northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Sindick Jimmy, died in 1977 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,600 (1997 B. Galloway) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Nooksack Indian Tribe of Washington | Lhéchelesem, Nootsack | ||
str | Salish, Straits | Salish, Central Salish | Canada | British Columbia province: Vancouver Island | 107 in Canada, all users. L1 users: 7 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 100 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 100. Ethnic population: 3,060 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 112 (as L1: 12; as L2: 100) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Esquimalt, Pauquachin, Semiahmoo, Songhees, T’Sou-ke, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum | Malchosen, Northern Straits Salish, Sooke, Straits, T’Sou-ke | Saanich (Senčoten), Semiahmoo, Songish (Lekwungen, Lkwungen). | |
str | Salish, Straits | Salish, Central Salish | United States | Washington: San Juan Islands (Samish dialect), mainland south of San Juan Islands (Lummi dialect) | 5 in United States (Golla 2007). 5 speakers but mixed with other dialects and do not form a distinct speech community. No L1 speakers of Lummi (Golla 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Samish Indian Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes of Washington | Lkwungen, Malchosen, Northern Straits Salish, Senčoten, Straits | Lummi, Samish, Ts’ooke (T’Sou-ke), Songish, Semiahmoo. Semiahmoo, Ts’ooke, and Songish dialects are extinct. | |
sec | Sechelt | Salish, Central Salish | Canada | British Columbia province: coast north of Vancouver | 4 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 1,200 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Sechelt | She Shashishalhem | ||
squ | Squamish | Salish, Central Salish | Canada | British Columbia province: north of Vancouver | 7 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (2000). Ethnic population: 4,080 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Squamish | Skwxwu’mesh snichim | ||
twa | Twana | Salish, Central Salish | United States | Washington: Puget Sound area | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1980 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Skokomish Indian Tribe | Skokomish, Ti’tuwaduqut’sid, Tuwa’duqx | Skokomish, Quilcene. | |
lut | Lushootseed | Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed | United States | Washington: Puget Sound area | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last native speaker, Vi Hilbert, died in 2008 (2008 C. Willmsen). Ethnic population: 18,000 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of Washington, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe of Washington | Northern Lushootseed, Northern Puget Sound Salish | Sauk-Suiattle. | |
ska | Skagit | Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed | United States | Washington: Puget Sound east side | No known L1 speakers (2017 D. Miller). Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Swinomish, Tulalip | ||
sno | Snohomish | Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed | United States | Washington: northwest, Tulalip Reservation | No known L1 speakers (2017 D. Miller). Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 800 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Northern Lushootseed (Northern Puget Sound Salish). | ||
slh | Southern Lushootseed | Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed | United States | Washington: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker, Ellen Williams, died in 2016. Ethnic population: 210 (2010 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Nisqually Indian Tribe, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation, Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Tulalip Tribes of Washington | Southern Puget Sound Salish | Duwamish, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Suquh, Southern Lushootseed, Sahewamish, Suquamish, Skykomish. | |
lil | Lillooet | Salish, Interior | Canada | British Columbia province: Lillooet and middle Fraser river area | 140 (FPCC 2014). 690 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,670 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bridge River, Cayoose Creek, Douglas, Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin, T’it’q’et, Ts’kw’aylaxw, Tsal’alh, Xaxli’p | Slatlemuk, St’at’imcets, Statimc, Stl’atl’imc, Stl’atl’imx, Stlatliumh | Upper Lillooet (Fountain), Lower Lillooet (Mount Currie). The bands associated with the 2 dialects are culturally and politically distinct. | |
shs | Shuswap | Salish, Interior | Canada | British Columbia province | 200 (FPCC 2014), increasing. 1,190 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 9,860 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Canim Lake, Chiniki, Esk’etemc, High Bar, Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap, Simpcw, Skeetchestn, Soda Creek, Splatsin, Stoney, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Ts’kw’aylaxw, Whispering Pines/Clinton, Williams Lake | Secwepemc, Secwepemctsín | Eastern Shuswap, Western Shuswap. | |
thp | Thompson | Salish, Interior, Northern | Canada | British Columbia province: Fraser River north of Yale, lower Thompson River and tributaries | 130 (FPCC 2014). 340 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,140 (FPCC 2014) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ashcroft, Boothroyd, Boston Bar, Coldwater, Cook’s Ferry, Kanaka Bar, Lower Nicola, Lytton, Nicomen, Nooaitch, Oregon Jack Creek, Seabird Island, Shackan, Siska, Skuppah, Spuzzum, Yale | Nklapmx, Nle’kepmxcín, Ntlakapamux, Ntlakapmuk, Thompson Salish | ||
crd | Coeur d’Alene | Salish, Interior, Southern | United States | Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Reservation | 1 (Kramer 2016). Ethnic population: 80 (2000 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Coeur D’Alene Tribe | Schitsu’umsh, Skitswish, Snchitsu’umshtsn | ||
col | Columbia-Wenatchi | Salish, Interior, Southern | United States | Washington: Colville Reservation in north-central Washington | 17 (2010 census). 25 Columbia speakers (Golla 2007). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 230 (2000 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Chelan, Columbian, Moses-Columbia, Moses-Columbia Salish, Nxa’amxcin, Wenatchee, Wenatchi, Wenatchi-Columbia | Columbia (Columbian, Sinkiuse), Wenatchi (Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee). | |
oka | Okanagan | Salish, Interior, Southern | Canada | British Columbia province: 7 reserves: Douglas Lake, Hedley, Keremeos, Oliver, Penticton, Vernon, Westbank; east of Fraser Valley and west of Kootenai | 190 in Canada (FPCC 2014), increasing. Except for 12 fluent speakers on Westbank Reserve, the other reserves each have at least 50 speakers of varying fluency, Vernon Reserve perhaps 100 (Golla 2007). 170 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 5,180 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 420 | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Lower Similkameen, Okanagan, Osoyoos, Penticton, Upper Nicola, Upper Similkameen, Westbank | Colville-Okanagan, Nselxcin, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Okanogan, Syilx | Nsyilxcən | Sanpoil, Southern Okanogan. |
oka | Okanagan | Salish, Interior, Southern | United States | Washington: Colville Reservation | 230 in United States (2015 census) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Nselxcin, Nsyilxcen, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Okanogan, Syilx | Southern Okanogan, Sanpoil, Colville, Lake. | |
fla | Kalispel-Pend d’Oreille | Salish, Interior, Southern, Kalispel | United States | Montana: Flathead Reservation; Washington: Kalispel Reservation | 64 (2005 T. Pete), decreasing. 58 in Salish and Pend d’Oreille; 4 in Kalispel (2000 census). Ethnic population: 6,800 (1997) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation | Nqlispélišcn, Salish, “Flathead-Kalispel” (pej.), “Kalispel-Flathead” (pej.) | Pend d’Oreille, Kalispel, Bitterroot Salish, Flathead. | |
spo | Spokane | Salish, Interior, Southern, Kalispel | United States | Washington: northeast | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 2000s. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation | Spokan | None known. Reportedly similar to Kalispel-Pend d’Oreille [fla]. | |
cjh | Chehalis, Upper | Salish, Tsamosan, Inland | United States | Washington: south of Puget Sound | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). The last speaker, Lillian Young, died in 2001 (2002 B. Mittge). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe | Chehalis, Kwaiailk, Q̉ʷay̓áyiłq̉ | Satsop, Oakville, Tenino. Separate from Lower Chehalis [cea]. Different from Halkomelem [hur] on Chehalis river, British Columbia. | |
cow | Cowlitz | Salish, Tsamosan, Inland | United States | Washington: southwest | No known L1 speakers (2002 M. Kinkade). The last speakers survived into the 1960s. Ethnic population: 200 (1990 M. Kinkade) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation | Lower Cowlitz | ||
cea | Chehalis, Lower | Salish, Tsamosan, Maritime | United States | Washington: southwest coast | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers may have survived into the 1990s (1990 M. Kinkade) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation | |||
qun | Quinault | Salish, Tsamosan, Maritime | United States | Washington: Quinault Reservation, centered in Taholah Community on Olympic Peninsula west coast | 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Oliver Mason, died in 1996 (1996 C. Beers). L2 users: 6 (2016 C. Terry-otewaste). Ethnic population: 1,500 (2016 C. Terry-itewaste) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Hoh Indian Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation | Lower Chehalis. | ||
slc | Sáliba | Sálivan | Colombia | Arauca, Casanare, Meta, and Vichadad departments: upstream from confluence of Meta and Casanare rivers | 1,300 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,930 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,336 | 8a (Moribund) | Sáliva | ||
slc | Sáliba | Sálivan | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Cedoño municipality | 36 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 270 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Sáliva | ||
wpc | Maco | Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Mariche, Marueta, Morocoto, Porvenir, Tavi-Tavi, and Wapuchi villages; Marueta, Paru, Wapuchi, and Yureba rivers, Ventuari river tributaries | 1,100 (2011). Ethnic population: 1,130 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Itoto, Jojod, Maco-Piaroa, Mako, Maku, Sáliba-Maco, Wirö, Wirú, Wotuja | ||
pid | Piaroa | Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco | Colombia | Vichada department: Santa Rita municipality, between Vichada and Guaviare rivers | 770 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Adole, Ature, De’aruwã thiwene, Guagua, Kuakua, Maco, Quaqua Dearuwa, Wo’tiheh, Wöthüha | ||
pid | Piaroa | Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Orinoco river south bank, inland from Paguasa river to Manapiare; into southwestern Bolívar state | 13,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 14,500 (2001 census). 2,200 urban; 12,300 rural (2001 census). Total users in all countries: 13,770 | 6b* (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in Amazonas and Bolivar states (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Amorua, Dearwa, Deruwa, Deá’ru’wa, Piaroa-Mako, Uhothha, Uwotjüja, Wo’tiheh, Wotjüja, Wu’tjuja, Wöthüha | De’aruwã thiwene | |
chc | Catawba | Siouan-Catawban, Catawban | United States | South Carolina: Rock Hill area | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Samuel Taylor Blue, died in 1959. Ethnic population: 500 (1977 SIL) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Catawba Indian Nation (Catawba Tribe of South Carolina) | |||
mhq | Mandan | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan | United States | North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Edwin Benson, died in 2016 (2016 Language Magazine). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 130 (2000 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation | |||
win | Ho-Chunk | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Chiwere-Winnebago | United States | Iowa: south of Sioux City, east bank, Missouri river; Nebraska: Winnebago Reservation; Wisconsin: central, scattered | 250 (Golla 2007). 230 reported in 1997 (1997 V. Zeps). Ethnic population: 1,650 (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska | Hocak Wazijaci, Hocank, Hochank, Hochunk, Hocák, Winnebago | Wisconsin, Nebraska. | |
iow | Iowa-Oto | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Chiwere-Winnebago | United States | Oklahoma: central | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker, Otoe Truman Dailey, of Iowa and Chiwere died in 1996 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,150 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians | Iowa-Oto-Missouria | Iowa (Bah Kho Je, Baxoje, Báxoje ich’é, Ioway), Chiwere (Jiwele, Jiwere, Jíwere ich’é, Oto, Otoe), Missouria (Missouri, Niutaji, Nyut’chi, Ñút’achi). | |
asb | Assiniboine | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | Canada | Saskatchewan province: part of Carry-the-Kettle, Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head, and Whitebear | 150 in Canada (Golla 2007). This is the total of L1 speakers for Canada and the United States. Ethnic population: 3,500 in Canada and the United States (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carry The Kettle, Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head-Lean Man, Ocean Man, Pheasant Rump Nakota | Assiniboin, Nakhoda, Nakhona, Nakhota, Nakhóda, Nakhóna, Nakhóta, Nakoda, Nakon, Nakona, Nakota | None known. Reportedly very similar to the Assiniboine of Montana. Lexical similarity: 94% with Dakota [dak] of Manitoba, 90% with Dakota [dak] of North Dakota, 89% with Lakota [lkt] and Stoney. | |
sto | Stoney | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | Canada | Alberta province: Alexis, Bighorn, Eden Valley, Morley, and Paul reserves west and northwest of Calgary and west of Edmonton | 3,030 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,200 (Golla 2007) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alexis Nakota Sioux, Bearspaw, Chiniki, Paul, Stoney, Wesley, White Bear | Dakota, Nakoda, Stony | Ĩyãħé Nakoda | Southern Stoney, Northern Stoney. Dialects nearly 100% mutually intelligible. Northern dialect is spoken at Duffield (Paul Band) and Lac St. Anne (Alexis Band). Lexical similarity: 89% with Assiniboine [asb], 86% with Dakota [dak] of Manitoba, 85% with Dakota [dak] of North Dakota, 83% with Lakota [lkt]. |
asb | Assiniboine | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | United States | Montana: Fort Belknap and Fort Peck reservations | 150 L1 speakers in both countries. Ethnic population: 3,500 in the United States and Canada (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana | Assiniboin, Hohe, Nakhoda, Nakhona, Nakhota, Nakhóda, Nakhóna, Nakhóta, Nakoda, Nakon, Nakona, Nakota | ||
dak | Dakota | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | Canada | Manitoba: south; Saskatchewan: Oak River and Oak Lake, Long Plain west of Winnipeg, Standing Buffalo, Birdtail, Stony Wahpeton, and Moose Woods. May be at Wood Mountain Reserve | 190 in Canada (2016 W. Meya), decreasing. 2,300 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 175,000, of which 5,000 reside in Canada (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Birdtail Sioux, Canupawakpa Dakota, Dakota Plains, Dakota Tipi, Sioux Valley Dakota, Standing Buffalo, Wahpeton Dakota, White Bear, Whitecap Dakota | Sioux | Dakota (Santee), Nakota (Yankton). | |
dak | Dakota | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | United States | Minnesota: Upper Sioux, Lower Sioux, Prior Lake, Prairie Island, Minneapolis; Montana: Fort Peck reservation; Nebraska: Santee; North Dakota: Devils Lake, northern Standing Rock reservation, Sisseton-Lakota Traverse reservation; South Dakota: Crow Creek, Sisseton-Lakota Traverse and Yankton reservations, Flandreau | 100 in United States (2016 W. Meya), decreasing. Ethnic population: 170,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux. Total users in all countries: 290 | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Mdewakanton Sioux Indians, Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Santee Sioux Nation, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (North Dakota and South Dakota), Upper Sioux Community, Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota | Sioux | Dakota (Dakhota, Santee, Santee-Sisseton), Nakota (Nakoda, Yankton, Yankton-Yanktonais). Lexical similarity: 83%–86% with Stoney [sto], 89%–94% with Assiniboine [asb], 90%–95% with dialects. | |
lkt | Lakota | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | Canada | Saskatchewan province: Wood Mountain Reserve | 100 in Canada (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Wood Mountain | Lakȟótiyapi, Lakhota, Teton | ||
lkt | Lakota | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota | United States | Montana; Nebraska: northwest corner; North Dakota: Bismark, Standing Rock reservation; South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Lower Brule reservation, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Rosebud. Urban centers including Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle | 2,100 in United States, all users. L1 users: 2,000 in United States (1997 W. Meya), decreasing. 2,300 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 175,000. L2 users: 100 (2016 W. Meya). Ethnic population: 170,000 (2016 W. Meya). Includes all ethnic Sioux. Total users in all countries: 2,200 (as L1: 2,100; as L2: 100) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (North Dakota and South Dakota) | Lakhota, Lakotiyapi, Teton, Teton Sioux | Brulé. | |
ksk | Kansa | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan | United States | Oklahoma: north central | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Walter Kekahbah, died in 1983 (2005 D. Ranney). Ethnic population: 1,700 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Kaw Nation | Kanze, Kaw, Konze | None known. Reportedly similar to Omaha [oma], Osage [osa], Ponca [oma], and Quapaw [qua]. | |
oma | Omaha-Ponca | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan | United States | Nebraska: Macy and Walthill (Omaha dialect); Iowa: south of Sioux City, east bank, Missouri river; Oklahoma: Red Rock area (Ponca dialect) | 85 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 525 (2000 census). 365 Omaha and 160 Ponca (2000 census) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma | Cegiha, Dhegiha, Mahairi, Ponka, Ppankka, Umanhan | Omaha, Ponca. Ponca and Omaha are completely mutually intelligible, Reportedly similar to Osage [osa], Quapaw [qua], and Kansa [ksk]. | |
osa | Osage | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan | United States | Oklahoma: north central | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last L1 speaker, Lucille Roubedeaux, died in 2005. Ethnic population: 11,000 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: The Osage Nation | Wazhazhe, Wazhazhe ie | None known. Reportedly similar to Omaha [oma], Ponca [oma], Quapaw [qua], and Kansa [ksk]. | |
qua | Quapaw | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan | United States | Oklahoma: northeast corner | 1 (2015 Joplin Globe). Ethnic population: 160 (2000 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Quapaw Tribe of Indians | Alkansea, Arkansas, Capa, Ogaxpa | None known. Reportedly similar to Kansa [ksk], Omaha [oma], Osage [osa], and Ponca [oma]; all called Dhegiha. | |
cro | Crow | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Missouri River Siouan | United States | Montana: south | 4,160 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Crow Tribe of Montana | Absaroke, Absarokee, Apsaroke | Apsáalooke | None known. Reportedly similar to Hidatsa [hid]. |
hid | Hidatsa | Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Missouri River Siouan | United States | North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation | 200 (Golla 2007). 25–50 semifluent speakers. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 (2000 census) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation | Hinatsa, Hiraca, Minitari | None known. Reportedly similar to Crow [cro]. | |
cav | Cavineña | Tacanan | Bolivia | El Beni department: Baqueti, Bolívar, California, Candelaria, El Choro, Francia, Galilea, Misión Cavinas, Natividad, Pando, Paraíso, Peña Guarayo, San José, San Juan, San Miguel, Santa Catalina; southeast of Riberalta along Beni river | 600 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,680 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Kavinenya | ||
ese | Ese Eja | Tacanan, Chama | Peru | Madre de Dios region: Maldonado area on Heath and Tambopata rivers | 590 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 590 (2007 census) | 6a (Vigorous) | Ese Ejja, Ese Exa, Ese’ejja, Guarayo, Huarayo, Tambopata-Guarayo, Tiatinagua, “Chama” (pej.) | ||
ese | Ese Ejja | Tacanan, Chama | Bolivia | El Beni, La Paz, and Pando departments; Portachuelo Alto, Portachuelo Bajo, Portachuelo Medio; into foothills on Beni and Madre de Dios rivers | 520 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 730 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,110 | 5 (Developing) | Ese Eja, Ese Exa, Ese’eha, Eseejja, Essejja, Huarayo, Tiatinagua, “Chama” (pej.) | Ese’ejja | Each clan has slight dialect differences; all seem inherently intelligible. Most divergent Tacanan language. Tambopata dialect in Peru somewhat different from the Bolivian dialect. |
tno | Toromono | Tacanan, Chama | Bolivia | La Paz department: Abel Iturralde province; between Madidi and Heath river | No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 200 (Adelaar 2004) | 9 (Dormant) | Toromona | ||
aro | Araona | Tacanan, Tacana | Bolivia | La Paz department: Manupari river headwaters; Puerto Araona | 110 (2006 PIB). Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Cavina | ||
rey | Reyesano | Tacanan, Tacana | Bolivia | El Beni department: José Ballivián province, San Borja area | 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,920 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Maropa, San Borjano | ||
tna | Tacana | Tacanan, Tacana | Bolivia | La Paz department: Iturralde province, Tumupasa and Ixiamas cantons; Capaina, Napashe, San Buenaventura, Tahua; along Orton, Beni, and Madre de Dios rivers | 1,150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7,350 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Takana | ||
kyl | Kalapuya | Takelman | United States | Oregon: northwest | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker (Santiam dialect) died in the 1950s (Golla 2007) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation | Kalapuyan, Luckiamute, Lukamiute, Santiam, Wapatu, Yoncalla | Santiam. | |
tsz | Purepecha | Tarascan | Mexico | Michoacán de Ocampo state: Lake Pátzcuaro area, Cuanajo southeast edge, San Francisco Pichataro west edge, and Zipiajo north edge | 40,000 in Mexico (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 55,000 | 5 (Developing) | Eastern Lake Purepecha, P’orhe, P’orhépecha, Phorhépecha, Porhé, Purépecha de la Zona Lacustre, “Tarascan” (pej.), “Tarasco” (pej.), “Tarasko” (pej.) | P’urhe, P’urhépecha | Cuanajo, Ihuatzio, Isla Janitzio, San Jeronimo, Puacuaro, Cienega de Zacapu. All Purépecha varieties have functional intelligibility of other Purépecha varieties; Eastern varieties have 60%–80% intelligibility of the Western. A standard variety is emerging through radio and literature. |
tsz | Purepecha | Tarascan | United States | Alabama; California; Illinois; Missouri; North Carolina | 15,000 in United States (2005 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | P’orhepecha, P’urhepecha | ||
pua | Purepecha, Western Highland | Tarascan | Mexico | Jalisco state: Jilotlan de los Dolores municipality, small border area; Michoacán de Ocampo state: Comachuén east, Cañada de los Once Pueblos north, Nuevo Parangaricutiro south; Tarecuato west | 135,000 in Mexico (2005 census). 120,000 in Michoacán, 15,000 elsewhere in Mexico (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 180,000 | 5* (Developing) | P’orhe, P’orhépecha, Purépecha, Purépecha de la Meseta, Purépecha de las Sierras, Purépecha del Oeste de Sierra Occidental, “Tarascan” (pej.), “Tarasco” (pej.) | P’urhe, P’urhépecha | Cañada de los Once Pueblos, Cantera, Pamatacuaro, Angahuán, Nurío, Arantepacua, Cheran. All Purépecha varieties have functional intelligibility of other Purépecha varieties: the Western varieties have 60%–80% intelligibility of the Eastern. A standard variety is emerging through radio and literature. |
chd | Chontal, Highland Oaxaca | Tequistlatecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: San José Chiltepec, San Lucas Ixcatepec, and 15 towns west of Tehuantepec isthmus | 2,200 (2000 INALI) | 8a (Moribund) | Chontal de Oaxaca Alto, Chontal de la Sierra de Oaxaca, Highland Chontal, Tequistlatec, Tsame | Tsome | Chontal de Oaxaca alto, Chontal de Oaxaca bajo. |
clo | Chontal, Lowland Oaxaca | Tequistlatecan | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Tehuantepec district, San Pedro Huamelula and Santiago Astata | 1,280 (2000 INALI). Chontal de Oaxaca bajo: 220; Chontal de Oaxaca de la costa: 1,060 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Chontal de Oaxaca de la costa, Chontal de la Costa de Oaxaca, Huamelula Chontal, Huamelulteco | Lajltyaygi | |
tit | Tinigua | Tiniguan | Colombia | Meta department: Sierra de la Macarena | 1 (2013 J. P. Tobal) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Tiniguas | ||
tee | Tepehua, Huehuetla | Totonacan, Tepehua | Mexico | Hidalgo state: Huehuetla; Puebla state: half of Mecapalapa town; Veracruz state: northwest | 3,000 (1982 SIL) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Tepehua de Hidalgo, Tepehua de Huehuetla | None known. 70% intelligibility of Pisa Flores [tpp] (most similar). | |
tpp | Tepehua, Pisaflores | Totonacan, Tepehua | Mexico | Veracruz state: Ixhuatlán de Madero, Pisaflores, 1 other town | 4,000 (1990 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | None known. 59% intelligibility of Huehuetla [tee] (repmost similar), 40% or less of Tlachichilco [tpt]. | ||
tpt | Tepehua, Tlachichilco | Totonacan, Tepehua | Mexico | Veracruz state: Tlachichilco, west of La Jabonera | 3,000 (1990 SIL) | 6b* (Threatened) | None known. 37% intelligibility of Pisa Flores [tpp] (most similar). | ||
toc | Totonac, Coyutla | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Puebla state: foot of mountains north of Sierra Totonaca and Olintla river; Veracruz state: border areas noth and south | 48,100 (2000). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Totonaco, Totonaco de Coyutla | Tutunakú | Cerro Grande Totonac. Reportedly most similar to Highland Totonac [tos] with many similarities to Papantla [top]. |
tlp | Totonac, Filomena Mata-Coahuitlán | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Veracruz state: Acatlán municipality, highlands; possibly in Puebla state | 15,100 (2000 INALI) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Santo Domingo Totonac, Totonaco central del norte, Totonaco de Filomena Mata-Coahuitlán | None known. 93% intelligibility of Nonacatlán. Linguistically between Highland Totonac [tos] and Northern Totonac [too]. | |
top | Totonac, Papantla | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Veracruz state: Gulf of Mexico, Cazonas river mouth, along coast to La Guadalupe; inland south past Paso del Correro; inland north past Tihuatlan; Puebla state: border area west of Pozo Rico | 80,000 (1982 SIL). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Lowland Totonaca, Totonaco, Totonaco de Papantla | Tutunakú | None known. 40% intelligibility of Highland Totonac [tos] (most similar). |
tcw | Totonac, Tecpatlán | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Puebla state: Tecpatlán village, 2 communities northwest on Necaxa river tributary | 540 (2000 census). 110 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Totonaca | None known. Most similar to Upper Necaxa Totonac [tku]. The 600-member community of Tecpatlán has 540 who identify themselves as local-language speakers. High levels of bilingualism in Nahuatl. Many may be primarily Nahuatl speakers. Northern Totonac [too] materials are reportedly difficult to understand. | |
tku | Totonac, Upper Necaxa | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Puebla state: Cacahuatlán, Chicontla, Patla, and San Pedro Tlalontongo in Necaxa river valley | 3,270 (2000 INALI). 680 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,800 | 6b (Threatened) | Totonaco del río Necaxa | Totonaca | None known. Reportedly most similar to Tecpatlan Totonac [tcw]. Northern Totonac [too] materials are difficult to understand. |
too | Totonac, Xicotepec de Juárez | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Puebla state: Xicotepec de Juárez; Veracruz state. 30 towns | 3,000 (2000 SIL). 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 13,700 | 7 (Shifting) | Northern Totonac, Totonaco de Villa Juárez, Xicotepec Totonac | Zihuateutla Totonac. 87% intelligibility of Ozumatlán [tqt] (most similar). | |
tos | Totonac, Highland | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Veracruz state: Acatlán municipality, southwest of Pozo Rico; Puebla state: Francisco Z. Mena municipaliy | 120,000 (1982 SIL). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) | 5* (Developing) | Sierra Totonac, Totonaco, Totonaco de la Sierra | Tutunakú | |
tlc | Totonac, Yecuatla | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Veracruz state: San Rafael area on lower Naulta river; possibly in Misantla and Yecuatla south | 500 (1994 SIL) | 8a (Moribund) | Misantla Totonac | ||
tqt | Totonaco del cerro Xinolatépetl | Totonacan, Totonac | Mexico | Puebla state: Ozomatlán, Tepetzintla de Galeana, and Cuahueyatla | 1,610 (2000 census), decreasing | 6b (Threatened) | Ozumatlán Totonac, Totonaco Norte de Huauchinango, Totonaco de Ozomatlán, Western Totonac, Xinolatépetl Totonac | Xinulajgsípij Totonaco | 79% intelligibility of Highland Totonac [tos], 75% of Northern Totonac (Xicotepec de Juarez) [too], 67% of Zihuateutla dialect of Xicotepec de Juarez Totonac [too], 43% of Papantla [top]. |
tsi | Tsimshian | Tsimshian | Canada | British Columbia province: north coast, on coast at Klemtu | 160 in Canada, all users. L1 users: 110 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 1 speaker of Southern Tsimshian; the rest speak Coast Tsimshian (Golla 2007). L2 users: 50 (2000). Ethnic population: 6,880 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 200 (as L1: 150; as L2: 50) | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Kitasoo, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla | Chimmezyan, Maritime Tsimshianic, Tsimpshean, Zimshian | Sm’algyax | Southern Tsimshian (Old Klemtu, Sguxs, Sgüüx̣s, Skiixs), Coast Tsimshian (Sm’algyax). |
tsi | Tsimshian | Tsimshian | United States | Alaska: Annette island, New Metlakatla, on panhandle tip; Ketchikan | 40 in United States (2015 census). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Metlakatla Indian Community; Annette Island Reserve | Chimmezyan, Sm’algyax, Tsimshean, Zimshian | ||
git | Gitxsan | Tsimshian, Nass-Gitksan | Canada | West central British Columbia, Gitxsan, middle Skeena river | 350 (FPCC 2014). 490 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,600 (FPCC 2014) | 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Kispiox, Lax Kw’alaams, Takla Lake | Giklsan, Gitksan, Gitxsen, Gityskyan, Hazelton, Nass-Gitksan | Gitsenimx | Gitxsan (Eastern Gitxsan), Gitsken (Western Gitsken). High comprehension of Nisga’a [ncg]. |
ncg | Nisga’a | Tsimshian, Nass-Gitksan | Canada | British Columbia province: Aiyansh (Ay’ans), Canyon City (Gitwinksihlkw), Greenville (Laxtalts’ap or Gitxat’in), Kincolith (Gingolx) villages on lower Nass river valley | 2,360, all users. L1 users: 860 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 1,500. Ethnic population: 5,430 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nisga’a Village of Gingolx, Nisga’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw, Nisga’a Village of Laxgalt’sap, Nisga’a Village of New Aiyansh | Nass, Nisgha, Nishga, Nishka, Nisk’a, Nisqa’a | Nisga’a | Variation within Nisga’a not great enough to be considered dialects. High degree of inherent intelligibility between Nisga’a and Gitxsan [git]. |
mmv | Miriti | Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Pari-Cachoeira, Taracua | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1980s. Ethnic population: 75 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Baniva de rio Içana, Baníwa do Içana, Buia-Tapuya, Búia-tapúya, Dyuremáwa, Dzúreme, Dzúremene, Miriti Tapuyo, Miriti-Tapuia, Mirity-Tapuya, Neenoá, Neenöa, Yiboia-tapuya, Yibóya-tapúya | ||
cub | Cubeo | Tucanoan, Central Tucanoan | Colombia | Vaupés department: Cuduyari, Querarí, and Vaupés rivers and tributaries; possibly also in Guainía department | 6,100 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), increasing. 610 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,650 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,260 | 3 (Wider communication). Cubeo is lingua franca for northwest Vaupés area and Tucano [tuo] is the lingua franca for the southeast section | Cuveo, Hehenawa, Hipnwa, Kobeua, Kobewa, Kubeo, Kubwa, Pamiwa | Pamié | |
cub | Cubeo | Tucanoan, Central Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: near São Gabriel | 150 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Cobewa, Cubeu, Cuveo, Hehenawa, Kobeua, Kobewa, Kobéwa, Kubeo, Kubewa, Kubwa, Pamiwa, Pamié | ||
pir | Piratapuyo | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Médio Rio Negro I, Terra Indígena Médio Rio Negro II, Terra Indígena Rio Negro, Terra Indígena Rio Téa | 700 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,430 (2005 FOIRN). Total users in all countries: 1,330 | 6b* (Threatened) | Pira-Tapuia, Pira-Tapuya, Piratapuia, Piratapuya, Uaiana, Uaicana, Uaikena, Uainana, Waikhara, Waikino, Waina, Wanana-Pirá, Waíkana | None known. Reportedly similar to Guanano [gvc] but ethnically distinct. The two groups do not intermarry. 75% intelligibility of Guanano (1992 N. Waltz). | |
arj | Arapaso | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: São Gabriel, Iauarete | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s; ethnic Arapaso had shifted to Tucano (Loukotka 1968). Ethnic population: 570 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Arapaço, Araspaso, Koneá | Reportedly a dialect of Tucano [tuo]. | |
gvc | Guanano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro; on Colombia border | 650 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 740 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 950 | 6b* (Threatened) | Anana, Kotiria, Kótedia, Kótirya, Uanana, Uanano, Wanana-Pirá, Wanano, Wanâna | None known. Reportedly similar to Piratapuyo [pir], but the two groups do not intermarry. | |
gvc | Guanano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Colombia | Vaupés department: Vaupés river south banks toward Mitu town | 300 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Anana, Kotiria, Kótedia, Uanano, Wanana, Wanano | ||
myy | Macuna | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Brazil | Amazonas state: Rio Chié | 32 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 32 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Baigana, Buhagana, Jepa-Matsi, Makuna, Paneroa, Wuhána, Yeba-Masã, Yebamasã, Yehpá Majsá, Yepá Maxsã, Yepá-Mahsá | ||
myy | Macuna | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Colombia | Vaupés department: Apaporis tributaries, Mirití-Paraná, and lower Pira-Parana | 1,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,010 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,032 | 6a (Vigorous) | Buhagana, Emoa, Ide, Jepa-Matsi, Makuna, Makuna-Erulia, Paneroa, Roea, Suroa, Tabotiro Jejea, Umua, Wuhána, Yeba, Yepá-Mahsá | ||
pir | Piratapuyo | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan | Colombia | Vaupés department: Yavarate municipality, Papurí and lower Vaupés rivers; most near Roman Catholic mission at Teresita | 630 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 630 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Uaikena, Urubu-Tapuya, Waikino | ||
bsn | Barasana-Eduria | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Colombia | Amazonas department: Apaporis river south bank; Vaupés department: Cachivera Pina, Mitú, Sõnanã, Pacoa, Piedra Ñi, San Miguel; Pira-Paraná river and tributaries | 1,890 (1993 census). Ethnic population: 1,890 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Banera yae, Barasano, Barasano del Sur, Came-Masa, Come masa, Comea, Comematsa, Hadera, Hanera, Hanera oka, Janena, Janera, Palanoa, Panenoa, Panera, Paneroa, Southern Barasano, Taibano, Taiwaeno, Taiwano, Teiuana, Yebamasa, Yepa-Mahsa, Yepa-Matso | Barasana-Eduria | Barasana (Comematsa, Janera, Paneroa, Southern Barasano, Yebamasa), Eduria (Edulia, Erulia, Taiwano). Reportedly similar to Macuna [myy] and Carapana [cbc] (2011 P. Jones). Lexical similarity: 98% between Eduria and Barasano; just some phonological differences. |
pok | Pokangá | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Brazil | Amazonas state: Upper Tiquie, tributary of Vaupés | 34 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 34 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Bara Sona, Barasana, Barasano, Bará, Bará-Tukano, Hanera, Pakang, Panenoá, Pokangá-Tapuya, Pãnerã | ||
tue | Tuyuca | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Brazil | Amazonas state: Vaupés region, Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro and Terra Indígena Apaporis | 800 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 830 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Borá-Tuyuka, Dochkafuara, Doka-Poara, Dokapuara, Doxká-Poárá, Tuiuca, Tuyuka, Utapinõmakãphõná | Tsola. | |
tue | Tuyuca | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Colombia | Vaupés department: on Inambú, Papurí, and upper Tiquié along Comeyaca headwaters | 640 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 640 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,440 | 6b (Threatened) | Borá-Tuyuka, Dochkafuara, Tejuca, Tuyuka | ||
bao | Waimaha | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira, Bittencourt and Iauareté municipalities; Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira II, Iauareté municipality; Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira III, Bittencourt municipality, all on upper Tiquié river | 21 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Barazana, Northern Barasano, Waimajã, Waípinõmakã, “Bará” (pej.) | ||
bao | Waimaha | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka | Colombia | Vaupés department: Mitú, upper Papurí, mid and upper Pira-Paraná tributaries, and Tiquié | 110 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Some monolinguals over 40. Ethnic population: 110 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 131 | 5 (Developing) | Barasano, Barasano del Norte, Bará-Tuyuka, Northern Barasano, Waimasa, Waymasa, “Bará” (pej.) | Waimaja | Eastern Waimaha, Pamoa Bara. |
cbc | Carapana | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano | Colombia | Vaupés department: Cano Tí (tributary of middle Vaupés river) and upper Pirá-Paraná and Papurí rivers | 460 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 460 (2004 DNP). Total users in all countries: 523 | 5* (Developing) | Carapana-Tapuya, Karapano, Karapaná, Karapanã, Mextã, Mi tea, Mochda, Moxdoa, Muxtea | Carapana | None known. Reportedly similar to Tatuyo [tav] (Crevels 2007) and to Barasan-Eduria [bsn] (2004 DNP). |
cbc | Karapanã | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano | Brazil | Amazonas state: Pari-Cachoeira and São Gabriel | 63 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 63 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Carapana, Carapanã, Mextã, Muteamasa, Ukopinõpõna | ||
tav | Tatuyo | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano | Colombia | Vaupés department: Pira-Paraná headwaters and upper Papurí | 330 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Juna, Oa, Pamoa, Sina, Sura, Tatutapuyo, Wa’ikhana, jʉna ye | Tatuyo ye | |
des | Desano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro, sixty communities on Tiquié river and tributaries; border with Colombia | 700 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,160 | 6b* (Threatened) | Boleka, Desana-Siriana, Dessano, Desâna, Kusibi, Oregu, Uina, Umúkomasá, Wina, Wirã | None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Siriano [sri]. | |
des | Desano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano | Colombia | Vaupes department: Vaupés river tributaries, Abiyu and Papurí rivers; Papurí tributaries Pacá, Macú Parana and others; Villa Fátima village and Acaricuara, Montfort, Piracuara, and Teresita missions | 2,460 in Colombia (2001 census). Ethnic population: 2,460 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Boleka, Dessana, Desána, Kotedia, Kusibi, Oregu, Wina, Wira | ||
sri | Siriano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano | Brazil | Amazonas state: São Gabriel | 17 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 52 (2009 FUNASA) | 8a (Moribund) | Sarirá, Siria-Masã, Siriana, Siriane, Surianá, Surirá, Suryana | ||
sri | Siriano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano | Colombia | Vaupés department: 3 separate areas near Vaupes river, south and west of Mitu town | 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 750 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia). Total users in all countries: 217 | 6b (Threatened) | Chiranga, Cirnga, Desana-Siriana, Si-Ra, Sura Masa | None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Desano [des], but the 2 languages diverge in their use of grammatical suffixes (Crevels 2007). | |
tuo | Tucano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano | Colombia | Vaupés department: upper Papurí river and tributaries | 7,020 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). 25 Pisamira and 7,000 Tucano (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7,060 (Crevels 2012). 61 Pisamira and 7,000 Tucano (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous). Tucano is the lingua franca for southeast Vaupés section and Cubeo [cub] is the lingua franca for the northwest area | Betaya, Betoya, Dachsea, Dasea, Daxsea, Tukana, Tukano | Pisamira (Pápiwa). | |
tuo | Tucano | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano | Brazil | Amazonas state. Wasona users primarily in Yacayacá village | 4,600 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 6,240 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 11,620 | 5* (Developing) | Dahseyé, Dasea, Daxsea, Takuna, Tukano, Tukána, Ye’pãmasa | Dasea ye | Yohoraa (Curaua), Wasona (Uasona), Pisamira, Papiwa, Papihua, Pisatapuyo, Pisa-tapuyo. |
yui | Wajiara | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano | Brazil | Amazonas state: Iauarete | No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Last known speakers likely survived into the 2000s (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Jurití, Juruti, Juruti-Tapuia, Luruty-Tapuya, Wajiaraye, Yuriti-Tapuia, Yurutí | ||
yui | Wajiara | Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano | Colombia | Vaupés department: Upper Paca river (Papurí river tributary); Caño Yi and Caño Tuy rivers (Vaupes river tributaries) | 1,100 in Colombia (2011 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Juriti, Juriti-Tapuia, Juruti, Luruty-Tapuya, Patsoka, Totsoca, Wadzana, Waijiara masa-wadyana, Waikana, Waimasá, Wayhara, Yuriti, Yuruti, Yuruti-Tapuya, Yurutiye | Wajiaraye | |
teb | Tetete | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Ecuador | Sucumbíos province: near Colombia border, eastern Cofán jungle area | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1970s | 10 (Extinct) | None known. Reportedly similar to Secoya [sey] but intelligible only with difficulty. | ||
coe | Koreguaje | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Colombia | Caqueta department: Caquetá and Orteguaza rivers and tributaries; Putumayo department: Puerto Guzman municipality | 2,100 (Civallero 2008). Speakers of Koreguaje represent a fusion of various ethnic groups. Also spoken by Inga, Witoto, Carijona, and Tama (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,210 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Caquetá, Chaocha Pai, Coreguaja, Coreguaje, Correguaje, Ko’reuaju, Korewahe | ||
ore | Maijuna | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Peru | Loreto region: Algodón, Putumayo, Sucusari, and Yanayacu rivers | 190 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 300 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Coto, Koto, Mai Ja, Maihuna, Maijɨki, Payagua, Tutapi, “Orechon” (pej.), “Oregon” (pej.), “Orejón” (pej.) | Maijuna | Nebaji. |
ten | Tama | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Colombia | Caquetá department: Vicente, Orteguaza river | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Loukotka 1968) | 10 (Extinct) | Jabaal | Possibly a dialect of Koreguaje [coe]. | |
tnc | Tanimuca-Retuarã | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Colombia | Amazonas and Vaupés departments: Guacayá and Oiyaka rivers (tributaries of the Mirití-Paraná), Apaporis, Mirití-Paraná, and Popeyaca rivers near mouth of Pira river below Popeyaca | 1,800 (Crevels 2007). Retuarã more monolingual than Tanimuca. Ethnic population: 1,950 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Letuama, Letuhama, Ohañara, Opaina, Retuama, Retuarã, Tanimboka, Tanimuca-Letuama, Uairã, Ufaina | Tanimuca, Retuarã. Tanimuca and Retuarã are 2 ethnic groups living near each other who speak the same language. | |
ynu | Yahuna | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan | Colombia | Amazonas department: Apaporis and Mirití rivers | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the early 1900s. Ethnic population: 100 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Jaúna, Yayuna, Yaúna | Opaina (Tanimuca), Datuana. | |
mcl | Macaguaje | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje | Colombia | Putumayo department: Caquetá river tributaries | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or shifted to Siona [snn] or Koreguaje [coe] by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 50 (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Kakawahe, Makaguaje, Piojé, Secoya | ||
snn | Siona | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje | Colombia | Putumayo department: El Tablero and Resguardo Buenavista, between Poñuna Blanca and Poñuna Negra on Putumayo river and tributaries | 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 730 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia). Total users in all countries: 460 | 7 (Shifting) | Ceona, Ganteya, Ganteyabain, Kanú, Koka, Piohé, Pioje, Pioje-Sioni, Siona-Secoya, Sioni, Zeona | None known. Ethnically different from the Secoya [sey], but they use the same language, Paicoca (2011 W. Largo). Lexical similarity: 95% with Secoya [sey] (2007 W. Largo). | |
sey | Secoya | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje | Ecuador | Sucumbíos province: Cuyabeno canton; Aguarico, Cuyabeno, and Eno rivers, near Colombian border | 85 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). A few elderly monolinguals (2007 M. Johnson). Ethnic population: 490 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,005 | 7 (Shifting) | Siona-Secoya | Paikoka | Angotero (Angutera). |
sey | Secoya | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje | Peru | Loreto region: Boca de Angusilla and Santa Marta, a small river off Napo river near Ecuador border | 920 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 920 (2007 census) | 6a (Vigorous) | Aido Pai, Angotero, Angutera, Encabellao | Angotero (Angutera), Piojé. | |
snn | Siona | Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje | Ecuador | Sucumbíos province: Biaña, Puerto Bolívar and Orawaya communities; Putamayo river south bank | 260 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 610 (2010 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Baicoca, Kokakañú, Pai Coca | ||
mav | Sateré-Mawé | Tupian | Brazil | Pará and Amazonas states: Andirá, and Maués rivers, between lower Tapajós and lower Madeira rivers. More than 14 villages | 6,220 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 9,160 (2008 FUNASA) | 5 (Developing) | Andira, Arapium, Mabue, Maragua, Maué, Mawé, Sataré, Sataré-Maué, Sateré | Satere Mawe | None known. Recent data show that Aweti [awe] and Sateré-Mawé probably form a separate sub-branch within the Tupian linguistic family (Crevels 2007). |
awe | Awetí | Tupian | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú park, Rio Culiseu, Aweti, and Sauva villages; upper Xingú river | 170 (2011 S. Drude) | 6b (Threatened) | Arauine, Arauite, Auetí, Auetó, Auití, Autl, Awetö | ||
kay | Kamayurá | Tupian | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú park | 400 (2011 S. Drude). Ethnic population: 520 (2009 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Camaiura, Kamaiurá, Kamayirá | ||
pur | Puruborá | Tupian | Brazil | Rondônia state: headwaters of the Rio São Miguel, tributary of Guaporé right bank | 2 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 50 (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Aurã, Burubora, Cujubi, Kuyubi, Miguelenho, Migueleno, Pumbora, Puroborá, Puruba | ||
pto | Zo’é | Tupian | Brazil | Pará state: Obidos municipality on Cuminapanema river | 180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 180 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Buré, Jo’é, Poturu, Poturujara, Puturú, Tupí of Cuminapanema | ||
ait | Arikem | Tupian, Arikem | Brazil | Rondônia state | No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1930s | 10 (Extinct) | Ahopovo, Ahôpovo, Ariken, Arikém, Ariqueme, Ariquemes, Ariquême, Uitáte | ||
ktn | Karitiâna | Tupian, Arikem | Brazil | Rondônia state: Candeias river, a tributary of upper Madeira river | 210 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (2005 ISA) | 5* (Developing) | Caritiana | ||
xiy | Xipaya | Tupian, Juruna | Brazil | Pará state: lower Xingú river | 1 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 600 (2002 ISA). The ethnic population probably includes Kuruaya [kyr] as they are sometimes considered a single ethnic group. There were 8 elders of Kuruaya and Xipaya descendance in Altamira reported to speak the native language in 2007 (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Shipaja, Shipaya, Xipaia | ||
jur | Jurúna | Tupian, Juruna | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingu park, 2 villages; Maritsauu-Mitau river mouth; possibly also Pará state | 280 (Moore 2006). 1 speaker left in the Terra Indígena Paquiçamba in 1989 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 FUNASA). 35 ethnic group members in the Tierra Indígena Paquiçamba (Crevels 2007) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Iuruna, Jaruna, Jurûna, Yudjá, Yudya, Yurúna | ||
msp | Maritsauá | Tupian, Juruna | Brazil | Mato Grosso state | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the first half of the twentieth century (Rodrigues 1986) | 10 (Extinct) | Manitsauá, Manitsawa, Manitsawá, Mantizula | Arupai (Arupati, Urupaya). | |
mnd | Mondé | Tupian, Mondé | Brazil | Rondônia state: Apidia river, tributary of Igarape Tanaru, near Pimenta Bueno | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). Survived into late 20th century. 2 semi-speakers left (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Salamaikã, Salamãi, Sanamaica, Sanamaiká, Sanamaykã | None known. Related to Arua [arx] and Gavião do Jiparaná [gvo]. | |
sru | Suruí | Tupian, Mondé | Brazil | Rondônia and Mato Grosso states: border area, 10 villages and scattered | 1,010 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,010 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Suruí de Rondônia, Suruí do Jiparaná, Suruí-Paiter | Paiter | |
arx | Aruá | Tupian, Mondé, Aruá | Brazil | Rondônia state: Rio Branco post; Branco and Guaporé rivers | 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 36 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Arouá, Arouén | Aruashí (Aruachi). | |
cin | Cinta Larga | Tupian, Mondé, Aruá | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Terra Indigena Aripuanã; Rondônia state: Terra Indigena Roosevelt, Parque Indigena Aripuanã | 650 (Crevels 2012). Nearly all are monolingual. Ethnic population: 650 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | |||
gvo | Gavião do Jiparaná | Tupian, Mondé, Aruá | Brazil | Rondônia state: Terra Indigena Igarape Lourdes | 1,120 (Crevels 2012). 520 Gavião and 600 Zoró speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Digüt, Gavião do Rondônia, Ikolen, Ikõleey, Ikõlej, Ikõro | Gavião, Zoró (Cabeça Seca, Pageyn, Panginey). Partially intelligible with Suruí [sru]. | |
kyr | Kuruáya | Tupian, Mundurukú | Brazil | Pará state: Altamira municipality; Terra Indígena Curuá, Cajueiro village, Curuá river right bank; Terra Indígena Xipaia, Altamira town | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers died in 2010 (Picanço 2010). Ethnic population: 130 (2006 FUNASA). 115 (2002) in Cajueiro village (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Caravare, Curuaia, Kuruaia | ||
myu | Mundurukú | Tupian, Mundurukú | Brazil | Amazonas, Mato Grosso, and Pará states; middle Madeira, and middle and upper Tapajós rivers; 22 villages | 8,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 10,100 (2002 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Caras-Pretas, Monjoroku, Mundurucu, Paiquize, Pari, Weidyenye | ||
arr | Karo | Tupian, Ramarama | Brazil | Mato Grosso and Rondônia states: south Terra Indígena Igarapé de Lourdes; Iterap and Paygap villages | 200 (Crevels 2012). Spoken by almost everyone in the two villages (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 210 (2006 Associação de Defensa Etnoambiental) | 6a (Vigorous) | Arara Tupi, Arara-Karo, Arára, Arára de Rondonia, Arára do Jiparaná, Itogapuc, Itogapúk, Ntogapid, Ntogapig, Ramarama, Uruku, Urukú, Urumi, Ytangá | Arara, Uruku. | |
uru | Urumi | Tupian, Ramarama | Brazil | Rondônia state | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in latter half of 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Itanga, Ramarama, Ramarama-Urumí, Urumí | ||
aqz | Akuntsu | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia State, Columbiara municipality | 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 5 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Akunsu, Akunt’su, Akuntsun, Akuntsú | None known. Reportedly similar to Tupari [tpr]. | |
kpn | Kepkiriwát | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia state | No known L1 speakers. Probably survived into 1950s | 10 (Extinct) | Kepkiriwat, Kepkiriwate, Quepi-quiri-uate, Quepiquiriquat, Quepiquiriuate | ||
mpu | Makuráp | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia state: Branco, Guaporé, Mequéns and Pororoca post rivers | 50 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Kurateg, Macurapi, Macuráp, Makurápi, Massaka | ||
skf | Sakirabiá | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia state: Cerejeira and Colorado do Oeste municipalities, Mequens river | 22 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 84 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Mekens, Mekém, Sakirabiák, Sakirabiáp, Sakirabiát, Sakirap, Sakiriabar, Sakurabiat | ||
tpr | Tuparí | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia state: Pororoca Post, Branco river, tributary of the Guaporé | 150 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 430 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | |||
wyr | Wayoró | Tupian, Tuparí | Brazil | Rondônia state: Pororoca post, Guapore river | 8 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 94 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Ajurú, Ayurú, Uaiora, Wajaru, Wayurú | ||
awt | Araweté | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní | Brazil | Pará state: near Altamira; near Xingu river | 340 (Crevels 2012). Nearly all are monolingual (1986). Ethnic population: 340 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Araueté, Arawine, Bïde | None known. Reportedly similar to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu], Parakanã [pak], and Tapirapé [taf]. | |
guq | Aché | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Alto Paraná department: Narranja and Iruno districts; Caaguazú, Guairá, and Paraguarí departments: Colonel Oviedo to Colonel Villaricca, Lake Del Rio Yguazu area; dialects: Chupa Pou, Kontuwy, Kontuwywe, Arroyo Bandera, Cerro Moroti, Puerto Barra, Ypetimi | 910 (Crevels 2012). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,240 (Crevels 2012) | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Ache-Guayaki, Aché-Guayaki, Axé, “Guaiaqui” (pej.), “Guayakí” (pej.), “Guoyagui” (pej.) | Aché | Ache gatu, Ache wa, Ñacunday River Ache (“Ache irollä” (pej.)), Ache purä. 3 dialects remaining, Ache purä is dormant. High intelligibility between Ache gatu and Ache wa, only Ñancunday River Ache’s intelligibility is low for the other two dialects. |
xet | Xetá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní | Brazil | Paraná state: among Kaingang [kgp] | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (1986 SIL). Ethnic population: 86 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Aré, Cheta, Curutón, Hetá, Seta, Sheta | ||
gug | Guaraní, Paraguayan | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Widespread | 5,850,000 in Paraguay (2015), decreasing. 2,500,000 monolinguals (2002 census). Total users in all countries: 6,050,000 | 1 (National). Statutory national language (2010, No. 4251, Language Law, Article 3) | Guaraní | Avañe’ẽ | Jopará (Yopará). One Chiripá speaker [nhd] indicated it was bilingualism rather than linguistic closeness that made Paraguayan Guaraní intelligible to him. Jopará is the colloquial form mixed with Spanish [spa] loanwords, used by 90% of the population in Asunción area. Lexical similarity: 80% with Chiriguano [gui], 75% with Mbyá [gun]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn]. |
kgk | Kaiwá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul state: Apa, Dourados, and Ivinhema rivers north to Mbarakaju mountains and Jejui river tributaries south | 18,000 (2003 ISA). Ethnic population: 20,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Caingua, Caiua, Caiwa, Cayua, Kaingwá, Kaiova, Kaiowá, Kayova, Paï-Tavyterã | Teüi, Tembekuá, Kaiwá. Some comprehension of Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. Lexical similarity: 70% with Pai Tavytera [pta] of Paraguay. | |
tpj | Ñandeva | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department: northwest; Boquerón department: Toledo area; Presidente Hayes department: Barrio Obrero, Colonia 5, Laguna Negra-Belén, Laguna Negra-Canaán, Laguna Negra-Damasco, Laguna Negra-Emaús, Laguna Negra-Jerusalén, Laguna Negra-Ko Pyahu, Laguna Negra-Timoteo, Mariscal Estigarribia, Ñu Guasu, Pykasu, Santa Teresita-San Lázaro, Santa Teresita-Santa Elena, Santa Teresita-Virgen del Carmen, and Siracua | 1,550 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,020 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,759 | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Guarayú, Guasurango, Guasurangue, Nandeva, Tapiete, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua | None known. Linguistically between Eastern Bolivian Guarani [gui] and Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. | |
pta | Pai Tavytera | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción, and San Pedro departments | 6,360 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,400 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Avá, Kaiova, Kaiowa, Pai, Tavytera | Pai Tavyterã | None known. Lexical similarity: 70% with Kaiwá [kgk] of Brazil. |
nhd | Chiripá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo states; scattered | 4,900 in Brazil (1995 AMTB). Ethnic population: 8,000 (2003 ISA) | 8a (Moribund) | Apytare, Ava Guaraní, Guaraní, Nandeva, Nhandeva, Tsiripá, Txiripá, Ñandeva | Apapocuva. | |
nhd | Guaraní, Ava | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Argentina | Misiones province; possibly also in Buenos Aires, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Jujuy, Salta, and Santa Fe provinces | 5,140 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21,800 | 8a (Moribund) | Apytare, Chiripá, Nhandeva, Tsiripá, Txiripá, Ñandeva | Apapocuva. | |
nhd | Guaraní, Ava | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Caazapá, Canindeyú, and San Pedro departments | 6,310 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,900 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 16,350 | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Apytare, Ava, Ava-Chiripá, Ava-katu-ete, Chiripá, Chiripá-Guaraní, Tsiripá, Txiripá | Ava Guaraní | Apapocuva. Reportedly similar to Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn]. |
gun | Guaraní, Mbyá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Argentina | Corrientes and Misiones provinces: south bank, Alto Parana river, Posadas area; shared border | 3,910 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 8,220 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Eastern Argentina Guaraní, Mbua, Mbya, Mbyá | ||
gun | Guaraní, Mbyá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Brazil | Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages | 6,000 in Brazil (2008 CTI). Most children, women and elders are monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 19,960 | 5* (Developing) | Bugre, Mbiá, Mbua, Mbyá | Mbya | Tambéopé, Baticola. Lexical similarity: 75% with Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn]. |
gun | Guaraní, Mbyá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Paraguay | Widespread, east, central, and south | 10,000 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 14,300 (2002 census) | 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Ka’yngua, Mbua, Mbya, Mbya-apytere, Mbyá | ||
tpj | Tapieté | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Argentina | Salta province: Misión Tapieté, San Martín district, Curbita, near Pilcomayo river | 180 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 520 (2001 INDEC) | 8a (Moribund) | Guarayo, Guasurangue, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua | ||
tpj | Tapieté | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní | Bolivia | Tarija department: Gran Chaco province, Villa Montes municipality, Samayhuate and Cutaiqui; left bank Pilcomayo river | 29 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Most elders and women are monolingual in Tapiete (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 41 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Guasurango, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua | ||
gui | Guaraní, Eastern Bolivian | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní | Bolivia | Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and Tarija departments; south central Parapeti river area | 52,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Ethnic population: 125,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 69,530 | 5 (Developing) | Guaraní, Guaraní Pe, Western Argentine Guaraní, “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.) | Izoceño (Izocenio), Ava. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn]. | |
gui | Guaraní, Western Argentine | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní | Argentina | Jujuy and Salta provinces | 15,000 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 21,000 (Crevels 2007) | 6b* (Threatened) | Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, “Chabanco” (pej.), “Chaguanco” (pej.), “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.) | Chané, Izoceño (Isocenio, Izocenyo). | |
gnw | Guaraní, Western Bolivian | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní | Bolivia | Chuquisaca department: south to Pilcomayo river, east to Cuevo, north to Monte Agudo; Santa Cruz and Tarija departments | 7,000 (2002 J. Russell) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Simba, Simba Guaraní | A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn]. | |
gui | Guarayo | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní | Paraguay | Boquerón department: Barrio Guaraní, Guaraní Occidental, Macharetti, Manjui, San Agustín, Santa Teresita, Santa Teresita-Guaraní Occidental, Yvopey; Concepción department; San Pedro department: Palomita | 2,530 in Paraguay (2007 R. Perik), decreasing | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, Guaraní Occidental, Guasurango, “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.) | ||
gyr | Guarayu | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: Ascensión de Guarayos, Urubichá, Salvatierra, San Pablo, Yaguarú y Yotaú, El Puente, Nueva Jerusalén, El Verano, Santa María, Cururú, Momené, Surucusi, San José Obrero, Cerro Chico, Cerro Grande, Cachuela, Puerto Ñuflo de Chávez | 8,430 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | |||
psm | Pauserna | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú | Bolivia | El Beni department: Guaporé river | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the late 20th century. 1 semi-speaker reported in Bolivia. Ethnic population: 46 (Adelaar 2004) | 9 (Dormant) | Guarayu-Ta, Paucerne, Pauserna-Guarasugwé | ||
jor | Jorá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department | No known L1 speakers. 5 speakers in 1976 (Danielsen and Gasparini 2015) | 10 (Extinct) | Hora | ||
srq | Sirionó | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó | Bolivia | El Beni and Santa Cruz departments: Ibiato (Eviato); Salvatierra on Río Blanco river | 190 (Crevels 2012), increasing. 30 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 980 (2016 L. Evans). More than half the ethnic group is under 15 years old (Crevels 2007) | 6b* (Threatened) | Mbia Chee, Mbya | None known. Reportedly similar to Yuqui [yuq]. | |
yuq | Yuqui | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó | Bolivia | Foothills north of Cochabamba; Chimoré river | 140 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 210 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Bia, Yuki | None known. Reportedly similar to Sirionó [srq]. | |
urz | Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib | Brazil | Rondônia state: upper Cautário, Jaciparaná, and Jamari rivers | 87 (Moore 2006). Crevels (2007) groups the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau together with Amundava [adw] for a total population of 170 (2003). Ethnic population: 87 (Moore 2006) | 6a (Vigorous) | Eru-Eu-Wau-Wau, Jupaú, Kagwahiva, Kawahíb, Uru-Eu-Uau-Uau, Uruewawau | Mutually intelligible dialect of Amundava [adw]. Reportedly similar to Tenharim [pah]. | |
api | Apiaká | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: upper Rio Tapajos, Slo Manoel confluence; a few in Pará state | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Pedrinho Kamassuri, died in 2011. Ethnic population: 1,000 (Tempesta 2009) | 9 (Dormant) | Apiacá, Apiake | ||
kgm | Karipúna | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib | Brazil | Amapá state: on French Guiana border | No known L1 speakers | 10 (Extinct) | Karipuna do Amapá, Karipuna do Uaçá | ||
urp | Uru-Pa-In | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib | Brazil | Rondônia state: Ariquemes municipality | 200 (1995 SIL) | 6a* (Vigorous) | |||
jua | Júma | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Amazonas state: Upper Jamary village; Mucuim river, Rio Açuã tributary | 5 (Crevels 2012). 5 speakers belong to one family, all married to Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] (Crevels 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Arara, Kagwahibm, Kagwahiph, Kagwahiv, Kavahiva, Kawahip, Kawaib, Yumá | Kagwahiva | None known. The Júma, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Tenharim [pah], and Karipuna [kuq] all call themselves Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] and Morerebi [xmo] are all reportedly linguistically similar. |
adw | Amundava | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Rondônia, Acre, near Jiparaná river | 83 (2003 ISA). Crevels 2007 groups the Amundava together with the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] for a total population of 170 (2003) | 6b* (Threatened) | Amondawa, Amundawa | None known. The Amundava, Kayabi [kyz], Tenharim [pah], Júma [jua], and Karipuna [kuq] all call themselves Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] are all reportedly linguistically very similar. | |
kuq | Karipuna | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Rondônia state: Jaru, Jamery, Urupa, Cabecciras, Candeias, and Jaciparana rivers’ banks | 10 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 14 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Ah’e, Caripuna, Jau-Navo, Juanauo, Kagwahiva, Karipuna de Rondônia, Karipuna do Guaporé | Jacaria, Pama (Pamana). The Karipuna, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Júma [jua], and Tenharim [pah] all call themselves, Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] and Morerebi [xmo] are reportedly all linguistically very similar. | |
pah | Tenharim | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Amazonas and Mato Grosso states. 2 villages | 360 (Crevels 2012). 1 Diahói, 10 Parintintin, and 350 Tenharim (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,070 (Crevels 2012). 90 Diahói, 280 Parintintin, and 700 Tenharim (Crevels 2012) | 6b* (Threatened) | Kagwahiv, Kagwahiwa, Kawaib, Tenharem, Tenharin | Kagwahiva | Tenharim (Tenharem, Tenharin), Parintintín, Kagwahiv (Kawaib), Karipuna Jaci Paraná, Mialát, Diahói (Diahkoi, Diarroi, Djahui, Giahoi, Jahui, Jahói, Jiahui). Tenharim, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Júma [jua], Karipuna [kuq], Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz], and Morerebi [xmo] are all reportedly linguistically very similar. |
xmo | Morerebi | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Amazonas state: Marmelos and Rio Preto; Mato Grosso state | 100 (2000) | 6b* (Threatened) | None known. Reportedly very similar linguistically to Amundava [adw], Tenharim [pah], and Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz]. A family group that has not lived with the Tenharim for many years, and does not want contact with outside culture. | ||
paf | Paranawát | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Rondônia state: Jiparaná (Machado) and Sono rivers’ tributaries | No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 50 (1986 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Cabahyba, Cauaiua, Cauhib, Cawahib, Jauareta-Tapiia, Kawahib, Kawaib, Majubim, Paranauat, Pawate, Pawaté, Pawaté-Wirafed, Tupi do Machado, Tupí-Kawahíb, Wiraféd | ||
tkf | Tukumanféd | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Rondônia state | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in late 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Tekumanfed, Tukumaféd | ||
wir | Wiraféd | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin | Brazil | Rondônia state | No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1980s | 10 (Extinct) | Bocas Pretas, Cabahyba, Cauaiua, Cauhib, Cawahib, Jauareta-Tapiia, Kawahib, Kawaib, Paranawat, Pawaté-Wirafed, Tupi do rio Machado, Uirafed, Wirafed, Wiroféd | ||
asn | Asurini of Xingú | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kayabí | Brazil | Pará state: Xingu River, Kwatinemu village | 120 (Pereira 2009), increasing. Any monolingual speakers are above 40 years of age (Pereira 2009). Ethnic population: 120 (Pereira 2009) | 6a (Vigorous) | Assurinikin, Assuriní, Asurini do Xingú, Asuriní de Koatinema, Awaeté, Awaté, Kuben-Kamrektí | None known. Different from Tocantins Asurini (Akwaya) [asu], and Arawete [awt]. | |
kyz | Kayabí | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kayabí | Brazil | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, south Pará; Teles Pires river and Tatui | 1,000 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,620 (2006 FUNASA) | 5* (Developing) | Caiabí, Kaiabí, Kajabí, Maquiri, Parua | ||
avv | Avá-Canoeiro | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara | Brazil | Goiás state: Terra Indigena Ava-Canoeiro; Tocantins state: Bananal island, upper Tocantins river valley | 14 (Moore 2006). 14 monolinguals. All speakers are monolingual. Ethnic population: 46 (2009 ISA) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Abá, Avá, Awana, Canoa, Canoe, Canoeiro, Canoeiros, Cara Preta, Carijó, Indios Negros | The groups in Tocantins and Goias speak different dialects, and have lived apart for over 100 years. | |
taf | Tapirapé | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara | Brazil | Tocantins and Mato Grosso states: mouth of Tapirapé and Araguaia rivers | 560 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 560 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Tapi’irape | ||
mdz | Suruí do Pará | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa | Brazil | Pará state: São João municipality, Araguaia | 260 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 260 (2006 FUNASA) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Aikewara, Akewara, Akewere, Sororos, Suruí, Suruí do Tocantins, “Mudjetíre” (pej.), “Mudjetíre-Suruí” (pej.), “Mudjétira” (pej.) | None known. Different from Suruí do Jiparaná [sru]. Member of Akwáwa subgroup. Closely related to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu] and Parakanã [pak]. | |
asu | Asurini, Tocantins | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa | Brazil | Pará state: Trocará near Tucurui; Tocantins river | 380 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Akwawa, Akwawa-Asuriní, Akwaya, Assuriní, Asuriní do Tocantins, Asuriní do Trocará, “Akuáwa” (pej.) | Asuriní | |
pak | Parakanã | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa | Brazil | Pará state: lower Xingú river, near São Felix and Altamira towns | 900 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 900 (2004 ISA) | 5* (Developing) | Apiterewa, Awaeté, Parakanân, Parocana | None known. Part of Akwáwa subgroup. | |
gub | Guajajára | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Tenetehara | Brazil | Maranhão state: Pindaré, Grajaú, Mearim, and Zutiua rivers. 81 villages | 14,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 19,500 (2006 FUNASA) | 4 (Educational) | Guazazzara, Tenetehar, Tenetehára | Zeʼegete | Pindare, Zutiua, Mearim. |
tqb | Tembé | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Tenetehara | Brazil | Pará state: Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu, banks of Gurupi river | 60 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,430 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Tenetehara, Timbé, Turiwara | None known. Intelligible with Guajajára [gub]. | |
cod | Cocama-Cocamilla | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama | Brazil | Amazonas state: Rio Solimões region, Terra Indígena Acapuri de Cima, Terra Indígena Espírito Santo, Terra Indígena Evaré I, Terra Indígena Kokama | Ethnic population: 620 (Moore 2006) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Cocama, Kocama, Kokama | Cocama, Cocamilla (Kokamilla, Pambadeque), Xibitaona. | |
cod | Cocama-Cocamilla | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama | Colombia | Amazonas department: Ronda Island in Amazon River opposite Leticia city, and in Naranjales, Palmeras, and San José villages | No known L1 speakers in Colombia. Last known speakers in Colombia survived into the 1990s. Possibly only a few semi-speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 790 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Cocama, Inikana, Kokama | ||
cod | Kukama-Kukamiria | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama | Peru | Loreto region: Huallaga, lower Marañon, and northeast lower Ucayali rivers’ area | 250 in Peru (Crevels 2007). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 11,300 (2007 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Cocama, Cocama-Cocamilla, Huallaga, Kokama, Kokama-Kokamilya, Kukama, Pampadeque, Pandequebo, Ucayali, Xibitaoan | Cocamilla, Cocama. Reportedly most similar to Omagua [omg]. | |
omg | Omagua | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama | Brazil | Amazonas state: Alvaráes municipality, Terra Indígena Igarapé Grande; Maraã municipality, Terra Indígena Jaquiri; Tefé municipality, Santa Cruz on right bank of Solimões river, and Terra Indígena Kokama | No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Ethnic population: 350 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Agua, Anapia, Ariana, Cambeba, Cambela, Campeba, Campeua, Canga-Peba, Carari, Compeva, Janbeba, Kambeba, Kambewa, Kambéba, Macanipa, Omagua-Yete, Pariana, Umaua, Yhuata | Aizuare (Aissuari), Curacirari (Curazicari), Curucicuri (Curuzicari), Paguana (Paguara). | |
omg | Omagua | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama | Peru | Loreto region: El Porvenir, Grau, San Joaquín de Omaguas, San Salvador de Omaguas, and other settlements on lower Marañón left bank, near Ucayali river mouth | 2 in Peru (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 630 (2007 census) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Agua, Anapia, Ariana, Cambeba, Cambeeba, Cambela, Campeba, Canga-Peba, Compeva, Kambeba, Kambéba, Macanipa, Omagua-Yete, Omágua, Pariana, Umaua, Yhuata | None known. Reportedly most similar to Cocama-Cocamilla [cod]. | |
pog | Potiguára | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí | Brazil | Paraíba state: Mamanguape municipality, Pôsto Nísia Brasileira on Baía da Traição | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or had shifted entirely to Portuguese [por] by the early 1970s. Ethnic population: 11,400 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Petigaré, Pitonara, Potiguara, Potyguara | ||
yrl | Nengatu | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Brazil border area, Río Negro area, lower Guainía department, San Pedro and Bultón | Very few, if any, speakers left in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,290 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Geral, Modern Tupi, Nheengatu, Waengatu, Yeral, Ñengatú | ||
yrl | Nhengatu | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí | Brazil | Amazonas state: Içana, Lower Vaupés, and Negro river areas | 10,300 in Brazil (2005 FOIRN). Total users in all countries: 18,300 | 7 (Shifting) | Coastal Tupian, Geral, Língua Geral, Modern Tupí, Nheengatu, Nyengato, Nyengatú, Waengatu, Yeral, Ñeegatú | None known. Based on Tupinambá, developed by Portuguese during 17th and 18th centuries as lingua franca. | |
yrl | Nhengatu | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí | Colombia | Guainía department: Rio Negro; Vaupés department: Caruru and Yavarate municipalities | 8,000 in Colombia (2004 IMB) | 7 (Shifting) | Geral, Modern Tupi, Nheengatu, Nyengato, Waengatu, Yeral | ||
tpk | Tupinikin | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí | Brazil | Espírito Santo state | No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1960s. Ethnic population: 1,390 | 9 (Dormant) | Margaya, Tupinaki, Tupinikim, Tupiniquim, Tupiniquin, Tupiniquín | ||
aux | Aurá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí | Brazil | Pará state | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decade of the 2000s (2004 SIL) | 10 (Extinct) | Auré | ||
twt | Turiwára | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Pará state: with the Tembé [tqb] language group on Acará-miri river | No known L1 speakers. The Tembé [tqb] seem to have assimilated the closely related Turiwara group (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 30 (1995 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Turiguara, Turiuara, Turiwara | ||
ama | Amanayé | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Pará state: Domingos do Capim municipality; Capim river | No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 190 (2001 ISA) | 9 (Dormant) | Amanage, Amanaié, Amanajé, Amanajó, Amanyé, Ararandeuara, Manajó, Mananyé, Manaxó, Manayé, Manaze, Manazewá, Manazo, Turiwa | ||
aan | Anambé | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Pará state; Cairari river (Moju river tributary) | 6 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 130 (2000 ISA) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | None known. Reportedly similar to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu]. | ||
xaj | Ararandewára | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Pará state | No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct in the latter half of the 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Ararandeuras, Ararandeuára, Manajé | ||
gvj | Guajá | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Maranhão state: Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu and Terra Indígena Caru, four settlements; Pará state | 280 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Avá, Awá, Awá Guajá, Ayaya, Guaxare, Wazaizara | None known. Related to Guajajára [gub]. | |
urb | Kaapor | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé | Brazil | Maranhão and Pará states: 8–10 villages scattered over 7,250 square km; Gurupi river | 800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 990 (2006 FUNASA) | 5* (Developing) | Caapor, Ka’apor, Kaaporté, Urubú-Kaapor, “Urubú” (pej.) | Kaapor, awa je’ẽha | |
eme | Emerillon | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí | French Guiana | Brazil border area, at the confluence of Camopi and Oiapock rivers; Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni district: Maroni river area, on Suriname border | 400 (Crevels 2012), increasing. Ethnic population: 400 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Emereñon, Emerilon, Melejo, Mereo, Mereyo, Teco, Teko | None known. Mutually intelligible with Wayampi [oym]. | |
oym | Wayampi | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí | Brazil | Amapá and Pará states: tributaries of upper Amapari river. 8 villages | 910 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 910 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,660 | 5* (Developing) | Guaiapi, Guayapi, Oiampí, Oyampí, Oyampík, Oyanpík, Waiampi, Waiãpi, Wajapae, Wajapuku, Wayapae, Wayapi, Wayãpi, Wayãpy, “Oiampipucu” (pej.), “Oyampipuku” (pej.) | Wajãpi | Oiyapoque Wayampi, Amapari Wayampi, Jari. Monolinguals include children under 6, more than half the women, most men over 45, and all of those recently from Brazil. |
oym | Wayampi | Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí | French Guiana | Upper Oyapock river in 2 settlements, one near Camopi, the other south along Oyapock headwaters | 750 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012), increasing. Ethnic population: 750 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Oiampí, Oiumpian, Oyampí, Oyapí, Wajapi, Wayapi, Wayãpi | Oiyapoque, Wajapuku. | |
avo | Agavotaguerra | Unclassified | Brazil | Mato Grosso state | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decades of the 2000s (2016 SIL) | 10 (Extinct) | Agavotocueng, Agavotokueng, Agavotoqueng | None known. Related to Waurá [wau] and Yawalapiti [yaw]. | |
aga | Aguano | Unclassified | Peru | Loreto region: lower Huallaga and upper Samiria rivers, right bank tributary of Marañon river | No known L1 speakers | 10 (Extinct) | Aguanu, Ahuano, Awano, Awáno, Santa Crucino, Uguano | ||
axg | Arára, Mato Grosso | Unclassified | Brazil | Mato Grosso State | No known L1 speakers. 7 speakers remained in 1986 (Rodrigues 1986). Ethnic population: 210 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Arara, Arara do Aripuanã, Arara do Beiradão, Arara do Rio Branco, Koaia, Koaiá, Koayá | ||
ash | Awishira | Unclassified | Peru | Loreto region: Lake Vacacocha, Napo river, Puerto Elvira | No known L1 speakers. Survived into mid 20th century | 10 (Extinct) | Abigira, Abiquira, Abishira, Aewa, Agouisiri, Auishiri, Avirxiri, Ixignor, Tekiraka, Tequiraca, Vacacocha | ||
cby | Carabayo | Unclassified | Colombia | Amazonas department: halfway between San Bernardo and Pure rivers. At least 3 long houses | 150. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2012) | 6b (Threatened) | Yuri, “Amazonas Macusa” (pej.) | ||
hir | Himarimã | Unclassified | Brazil | Amazonas state: Tapauá valley, near the Jamamadi and Jarawara | 40 | 6a (Vigorous) | |||
xai | Kaimbé | Unclassified | Brazil | Bahia state | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 1,100 (1986 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Caimbé, Cambe, Kariri de Massacará | ||
xbw | Kambiwá | Unclassified | Brazil | Pernambuco state | No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 2,820 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Cambioá, Cambiuá | ||
xpn | Kapinawá | Unclassified | Brazil | Pernambuco state | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 420 (Crevels 2007) | 9 (Dormant) | Capinauá | ||
xor | Korubo | Unclassified | Brazil | Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Vale do Javari; Javari river basin near Itaquai, Ituí, and Quixiti rivers | 26 (2007 FPEVJ). Ethnic population: 250 (2000 ISA) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Caceteiros | ||
ule | Lule | Unclassified | Argentina | Gran Chaco, between the Pilcomayo river and the Andean foothills | No known L1 speakers. Reported to have been in use by 5 families in 1981 (Campbell 1997) | 10 (Extinct) | Lule-Tonocoté, Tonocoté | ||
mom | Mangue | Unclassified | Nicaragua | Scattered. North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: highlands | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker either died or shifted to Spanish by the early 1870s; some rememberers survived into the late 1880s (Brinton 1886). Ethnic population: 46,000 (2005 census) | 9 (Dormant) | Chorotega, Monimbo | ||
pax | Pankararé | Unclassified | Brazil | Bahia state | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s. Ethnic population: 1,500 | 9 (Dormant) | Pankaré | ||
pij | Pijao | Unclassified | Colombia | Tolima department | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker may have died by the 1960s (Zwisler 2018). Ethnic population: 60,000 (Zwisler 2018) | 9 (Dormant) | Piajao, Pijao Paniquita, Pijao Paniquitá, Pinao, Pixao | None known. Not enough data to classify it linguistically (1973 M. Durbin). | |
yae | Pumé | Unclassified | Venezuela | Mainly eastern Apure state; Bolívar and Guárico states: Apure, Meta, Orinoco, and Sinaruco rivers | 7,900 (2001 census). 590 urban, 7,310 rural. Ethnic population: 8,220 (Crevels 2012) | 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Llaruro, Yaruro, Yaruru, Yuapín | Pumé | |
swo | Shanenawa | Unclassified | Brazil | Amazonas state: near Feijó city | 9 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 360 (2002 FUNAI) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Katukina Shanenawá | None known. Reportedly similar to Yawanawa [ywn] and Sharanawa [mcd]. | |
tbb | Tapeba | Unclassified | Brazil | Ceara state: Caucaia municipality, Ceará river | Unattested | Perna-de-Pau, Tabeba, Tapebano | |||
tgv | Tingui-Boto | Unclassified | Brazil | Alagoas state | No known L1 speakers. Extinct by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 300 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Carapató, Carapoto, Dzboku’a, Dzubukuá, Karapató, Shocó, Tingui, Tingui Botó, Xocó | ||
tme | Tremembé | Unclassified | Brazil | Ceará state | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,050 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Taramembé, Teremembé | ||
tka | Truká | Unclassified | Brazil | Bahia and Pernambuco states | No known L1 speakers. Extinct in latter half of 20th century. Ethnic population: 4,170 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | |||
waf | Wakoná | Unclassified | Brazil | Alagoas state | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers died in the mid-1970s. Ethnic population: 500 (1995 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | |||
wsu | Wasu | Unclassified | Brazil | Alagoas state | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,560 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Wassu, Wassú, Waçu | ||
hop | Hopi | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan | United States | Arizona: several villages northeast; New Mexico; Utah | 6,080 (2015 census), decreasing. 40 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,350 (Golla 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Hopi Tribe of Arizona | First Mesa, Misongnovi, Shipaulovi, Third Mesa. | ||
tub | Tübatulabal | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan | United States | California: south central near Bakersfield | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Jim Andreas, died in 2008 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation | Pahkaanil, Pakaanil, Pakanapul | ||
par | Timbisha | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central | United States | California: Little Lake area in south Eureka Valley; Owens Lake, Coso Range, south Owens Valley area; Nevada: Amargosa Desert, Argus range, Beatty area, north and central Death Valley; Funeral Range on California-Nevada border; Grapevine mountains; Inyo mountains east slopes, northern Panamint valley and mountains; Saline valley | 20 (Golla 2007). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 100 (1998 J. McLaughlin) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Big Pine Band Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Death Valley Timbi-Sha Shoshone Tribe, Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe | Coso, Koso, Koso Shoshone, Panamint, Panamint Shoshone, Tumpisa Shoshone, Tümpisa Panamint Shoshone, Tümpisa Shoshone, Tümpisa Shoshoni | None known. Reportedly similar to Shoshoni [shh] and Comanche [com] but not inherently intelligible with them. | |
com | Comanche | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central | United States | Oklahoma: west | 100 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Comanche Nation | Numinu | Nʉmʉ Tekwapʉ | None known. Reportedly similar to Shoshoni [shh] and Timbisha [par]. |
shh | Shoshoni | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central | United States | Idaho: Fort Hall Reservation; Nevada: central to northeast. Wyoming: Wind River Reservation (Northern Shoshoni dialect); Utah: west (Gosiute dialect) | 1,000 (Golla 2007). There are an additional 1,000 speakers who are not fluent (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 7,000 (1977 SIL) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (Nevada and Utah), Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of the Duckwater Reservation, Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation (Nevada and Oregon), Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, Northwestern Band of Shoshoni Nation, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada, Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation | Shoshone | Neme ta̲i̲kwappe, Sosoni’ ta̲i̲kwappe | Gosiute (Goshute), Western Shoshoni, Northern Shoshoni. Wind River Shoshoni is a subdialect of Northern Shoshoni, spoken at Wind River Reservation. Reportedly similar to Comanche [com] and Timbisha [par], which are not inherently intelligible of Shoshoni. |
xaw | Kawaiisu | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Southern | United States | California: Tehachapi-Mojave area, Mojave desert | 5 (2005 J. Turner). Ethnic population: 150 (2005 J. Turner) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | |||
ute | Ute-Southern Paiute | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Southern | United States | Colorado: southwest and Utah: southeast and northeast (Ute dialect); Utah: southwest; Arizona:north; Nevada: south; New Mexico: northwest (Southern Paiute dialect); California: lower Colorado river (Chemehuevi dialect) | 1,900 (2015 census). 3 Chemehuevi on Chemehuevi Reservation, 10 on Colorado River Reservation (Hinton 1994). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,230 (Golla 2007). Ute: 4,800; Southern Paiute: 1,430 (Golla 2007) | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation, Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Colorado; New Mexico; Utah) | Colorado River Numic, Southern Paiute, Ute-Chemehuevi | Southern Paiute, Ute, Chemehuevi. | |
mnr | Mono | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Western | United States | California: Sierra Nevada west side, between Yosemite National Park and King Canyon National Park; Sierra Nevada east side, Owens Valley, Lone Pine north to Big Pine | 37 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing. More than 20 speakers and 100 semispeakers of Western Mono. Under 30 speakers of Eastern Mono (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 Eastern Mono (Golla 2007) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Big Pine Band Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians of California, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Table Mountain Rancheria of California, Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe of the Benton Paiute Reservation | Monache, Monachi | Eastern Mono (Owens Valley Mono), Western Mono (Monache, Northfork Mono). Related to Northern Paiute [pao]. | |
pao | Paiute, Northern | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Western | United States | Nevada: north; adjacent areas of California, Idaho, Oregon. About 20 reservations spread over 1,610 square km | 700 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Plus 400 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1999 SIL) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Bridgeport Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, Cedarville Rancheria, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation (Nevada and Oregon), Klamath Tribes (Yahooskin Band of Paiute), Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada, Susanville Indian Rancheria, Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada, Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony & Campbell Ranch | Paviotso | Bannock, North Northern Paiute (Mcdermitt), South Northern Paiute (Yerington-Schurz). Related to Mono [mnr]. Most reservations have their own dialect. | |
lui | Luiseño | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic | United States | California: south | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the early 2010s (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, Rincon Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Rincon Reservation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians | Payómkawichum | Juaneño (Acgachemem, Agachemem, Ajachema, Ajachemem), Luiseño. | |
ser | Serrano | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic | United States | California: south, San Bernardino and San Gorgonio Pass area | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Dorothy Ramon, died in 2002 | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, San Manual Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Maual Reservation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians | |||
chl | Cahuilla | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic, Cahuilla | United States | California: San Gorgonio Pass and Mohave Desert areas | 6 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 800 (Hinton 2007) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians of the Cahuilla Reservation, Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians | |||
cup | Cupeño | Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic, Cahuilla | United States | California: Pala reservation area, north of Valley Center | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Roscinda Nolasquez, died in 1987. Ethnic population: 700 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation | |||
hch | Huichol | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol | Mexico | Nayarit and Jalisco states: Cohamiata, Guadalupe Ocotán, Nayarit, San Andrés San Sebastián, Santa Catarina, and Tuxpan de Bolaños; smaller areas, Durango, southernmost tip, and western Zacatecas | 47,600 (2011 UNSD) | 5 (Developing) | Vixaritari Vaniuqui, Vizaritari Vaniuki | Wixárika | San Andrés Cohamiata (Huichol del Oeste, Western Huichol), San Sebastián-Santa Catarina (Eastern Huichol, Huichol del Este), Coyultita, Huichol del Sur, Huichol del Norte. Lexical similarity: 58% with El Nayar Cora [crn] (most similar) (Miller 1984). |
crn | Cora, El Nayar | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol, Cora | Mexico | Nayarit state: north-central | 5,370 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Cora, Cora de El Nayar, Cora tereseño, Kora, Naáyeri, Naáyeri Niuka | Naáyeri Nyuuca | Jesús María Cora (Chwísita’na, Cora de Jesús María, El Nayar), La Mesa del Nayar Cora (Cora meseño, Mesa del Nayar, Yaúhke’ena), Presidio de los Reyes Cora (Cora presideño, Múxata’ana), Cora corapeño (Kuráàpa), Cora de Rosarito, Cora de Dolores (Dolores Cora, Wachí hapwa), Los Gavilanes Cora. |
cok | Cora, Santa Teresa | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol, Cora | Mexico | Nayarit state: Dolores, San Blasito and Santa Teresa | 4,110 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Kwéimarusa’na | Santa Teresa Cora, San Blasito Cora, San Juan Corapan Cora, San Francisco Cora (Cora francisqueño). Difficult intelligibility of other Cora varieties. | |
ppl | Nahuat | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua | El Salvador | Ahuachapan, Chalatenango, La Libertad, La Paz, San Salvador, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate departments. West, interior highlands | 1,300, all users. L1 users: 500 (2015 J. Stuart), increasing. L2 users: 800 (2015 J. Stuart). Ethnic population: 11,100 (2005 census) | 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (1993, Law to protect the national patrimony, Decree 513) | Nawat, Nicarao, “Pipil” (pej.) | Nahuat | None known. Not intelligible with Isthmus Nahuatl [nhk] of Mexico. |
nhz | Nahuatl, Santa María la Alta | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Puebla state: Atenayuca, Santa María la Alta; a few northwest of Tehuacán | 2,470 (2000). 9 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Náhuatl de Santa María la Alta | None known. 60% intelligibility of Pómaro [ncl] (Michoacán), 53% of Huatlatlauca, Puebla; 50% of Zautla [azz] (Highland Puebla), Chilac [npl] (Southeastern Puebla); 40% of Zongolica [nlv] (Orizaba); 33% of Mecayapan [nhx], Veracruz (Isthmus); 30% of Canoa (Central Nahuatl) [nhn]. | |
nhi | Nahuatl, Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Ahuacatlán, Chachayohquila, Cuacuila, Cuacuilco, Cualtepec Ixquihuacán, San Miguel Tenango, Santa Catarina Omitlán, Tenantitla, Tepetzintla, Tetelatzingo, Tlalitzlipa, Xochitlasco, Xonotla, Yehuala, Zacatlán north of Puebla City, Zoquitla | 17,100 (2007 SIL) | 5 (Developing) | Ahuacatlán and Tepetzintla, Aztec of Zacatlán, Mejicano, Mexicano, Tenango Nahuatl | Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla Nahuatl, Tlalitzlipa Nahuatl. Reportedly most similar to Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl], 50%–60% intelligibility of Sierra Negra Nahuatl [nsu] and Northern Puebla Nahuatl [ncj], 80%–90% of Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl], 80% of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv]. The Tlalitzlipa dialect 77% inherent intelligibility of Tlaxpanaloya [ncj] (Northern Puebla), 58% of Macuilocatl [nhw] (Western Huasteca Nahuatl), 41% of Tatóscac [azz] (Highland Puebla). | |
naz | Nahuatl, Coatepec | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Mexico state: Acapetlahuaya, Chilacachapa, Coatepec Costales, Guerrero, Los Sabinos, Machito de las Flores, Maxela, Miacacsingo, Texcalco, Tlacultlapa, Tonalapa | 1,400 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Coatepec Aztec, Náhuatl de Coatepec | None known. 54% intelligibility of Santa Catarina [nhm] (Morelos), 48% of Atliaca [ngu] (Guerrero), 28% of Zongolica [nlv] (Orizaba). | |
nhk | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Cosoleacaque | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Veracruz-Llave, from Jáltipan de Morelos southeast to Rio Chiquito, north bank; other communities Cosoleacaque, Oteapan, Hidalgotitlán, and Soconusco | 5,140 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals. Most monolinguals are older adults | 8a (Moribund) | Cosoleacaque Aztec, Náhuatl del Istmo-Cosoleacaque | None known. 84% intelligibility of Pajapan [nhp], 83% of Mecayapan [nhx], 46% of Xoteapan (Cosoleacaque) [nhk]. No intelligibility of Pipil [ppl] of El Salvador. | |
nhx | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Mecayapan | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Veracruz state: Mecayapan municipality, Mecayapan and Tatahuicapan towns | 26,600 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Isthmus Aztec-Mecayapan, Isthmus Nahuatl, Mecayapan Isthmus Nahuatl, Mexicano, Nahuatl del Istmo, Náhuat de Mecayapan | melaꞌtájto̱l | None known. No intelligibility of Pipil [ppl] of El Salvador. |
nlv | Nahuatl, Orizaba | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Veracruz state: Orizaba; Puebla state: north of Miguel Aleman reservoir; Oaxaca state: small area northwest of Acatlan | 120,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 6a* (Vigorous) | Náhuatl de la Sierra de Zongolica, Orizaba Aztec | Ixhuatlancillo Nahuatl. 79% intelligibility of Nahuatl [nhm] (Morelos) (most similar). | |
nsu | Nahuatl, Sierra Negra | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Puebla state: 13 towns in south | 25,000 (2006 SIL). 16,000 monolinguals | 6a* (Vigorous) | Náhuatl de la Sierra Negra | Coyomeapan, Zoquitlan. Reportedly most similar to Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl]; next most similar to Nahuatl [nhm] (Morelos). | |
nhw | Nahuatl, Western Huasteca | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | San Luis Potosí state: Tamazunchale center; Hidalgo state: Chapulhuacan, Lolotla, Pisaflores, portions of San Felipe Orizatlan, Tepehuacan de Gerrero, and Tlanchinol municipalities. 1,500 villages | 400,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 5* (Developing) | Mexicano, Náhuatl, Náhuatl de Tamazunchale, Náhuatl de la Huasteca Occidental, Western Huasteca Aztec, nāhuatlahtōlli | None known. 85% intelligibility between Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl [nhe] and Western Huasteca Nahuatl. | |
nhn | Nahuatl, Central | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Tlaxcala and Puebla states | 40,000 (1980 census). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000. 1,000 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 63,000 (1986) | 6b* (Threatened) | Central Aztec, Nawa, Náhuatl del Centro, Tlaxcala-Puebla Nahuatl | ||
nch | Nahuatl, Central Huasteca | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Hidalgo state: Platon Sanchez border area west of Cototlan and Veracruz-Llave; possibly San Louis Potosi | 196,000 (2000 INALI). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 5* (Developing) | Mexicano, Mexicano de la Huasteca Hidalguense, Náhuat de la Huasteca Central, Náhuatl | nāhuatlahtōlli | |
ncx | Nahuatl, Central Puebla | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Atoyatempan, Huatlathauca, and Huehuetlán near Molcaxac, south of Puebla city, Teopantlán, Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Tochimilco | 16,000 (1998 SIL). 1,430 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Central Puebla Aztec, Náhuatl del Suroeste de Puebla, Southwestern Puebla Nahuatl | ||
azd | Nahuatl, Eastern Durango | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Agua Caliente, Agua Fria, La Tinaja, and San Pedro Jicora; Nayarit state: Del Nayer municipality | 400 (2011 SIL) | 6b (Threatened) | Eastern Durango Aztec, Meshikan del Este, Mexicanero del Este, Nahuat del Este de Durango | Meshikan de San Pedro Shikora | None known. 85% intelligibility of Western Durango Nahuatl [azn], 76% of Michoacan Nahuatl [ncl]. |
nhe | Nahuatl, Eastern Huasteca | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Hidalgo state; Puebla state: Fransico Z. Mena municipality; Veracruz state: interior west of Tuxpan. 1500 villages | 410,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 5* (Developing) | Eastern Huasteca Aztec, Huasteca Nahuatl, Mexicano, Náhuatl de Hidalgo, Náhuatl de la Huasteca Oriental, nāhuatlahtōlli | Southeastern Huasteca Nahuatl. 85% intelligibility between Eastern and Western Huasteca Nahuatl [nhv]. | |
ngu | Nahuatl, Guerrero | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Ahuacuotzingo, Alcozauca de Guerrero, Alpoyeca, Atenango del Río, Atlixtac, Ayutla de los Libres, Chiulapa de Álvarez, Comonfort, Copalillo, Cualác, Huamuxtitlán, Huitzuco de los Figueroa, Mártir de Cuilapan, Mochitlán, Olinalá, Quechultenango, Tepecoacuilco de Trujano, Tixtla de Guerrero, Tlapa de Xalpatláhuac, Xochihuehuetlán, Zapotitlan Tablas, and Zitlala municipalities, Balsas river area | 125,000 (2000 INALI). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 6a* (Vigorous) | Guerrero Aztec, Mexicano de Guerrero, Náhuatl de Guerrero, Xalitla Nahuatl | ||
azz | Nahuatl, Highland Puebla | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Puebla state: near Jopala; Veracruz state: south of Entabladero | 125,000 (1983). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 5* (Developing) | Mejicano, Mejicano de Zacapoaxtla, Mexicano, Náhuat de la Sierra de Puebla, Sierra Aztec, Sierra Puebla Náhuatl, Sierra de Zacapoaxtla Nahuatl, Zacapoaxtla Náhuat | Nahuatlahtolli | |
nhq | Nahuatl, Huaxcaleca | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Veracruz state: inland area surrounding Cordoba | 7,000 (1990 census). 55 monolinguals | 7 (Shifting) | Huaxcaleca Aztec, Náhuatl de Chichiquila | None known. 87% intelligibility of Highland Puebla Nahuatl [azz], 85% of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv]. | |
nhp | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Pajapan | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Veracruz state: Pajapan municipality on Gulf of Mexico, Jicacal, San Juan Volador, Santanón, and Sayultepec towns | 6,800 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | Nahuatl del Istmo bajo, Náhuat de Pajapan, Pajapan Nahuatl | None known. 83% intelligibility of Mecayapan (Isthmus Nahuatl) [nhx], 94% of Oteapan (Cosoleacaque) [nhk]. | |
ncl | Nahuatl, Michoacán | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Michoacán de Ocampo state: Maruata Pómaro on Pacific ocean coast | 3,000 (1990 census) | 6b (Threatened) | Mexicano, Michoacan Aztec, Nahuatl de Michoacán | Gente natural | |
nhy | Nahuatl, Northern Oaxaca | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Oaxaca state: Apixtepec, Cosolapa, El Manzano de Mazatlán, San Antonio Nanahuatipan, San Gabriel Casa Blanca, San Martín Toxpalan, Santa María Teopoxco, Teotitlán del Camino; Ignacio Zaragosa, and Tesonapa (1 of the last 2 towns in Veracruz); Puebla state: Coxcatlán | 8,130 (2000 INALI). 1,400 monolinguals | 5* (Developing) | Mexicano, Nahuatl de Oaxaca, Náhuatl, Náhuatl del Norte de Oaxaca | nāhuatlahtōlli | None known. 80% intelligibility of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv], 76% of Southeast Puebla [npl], 75% of North Puebla [ncj], 48% of Tatóscac [azz]. |
ncj | Nahuatl, Northern Puebla | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Puebla state: Naupan | 60,000 (1990 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | North Puebla Aztec, North Puebla Sierra Nahuatl, Náhuatl del Norte de Puebla | ||
nht | Nahuatl, Ometepec | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Guerrero state: Acatepec, Arcelia, El Carmen, Quetzalapa de Azoyú, and Rancho de Cuananchinicha; Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca district, Cruz Alta and San Vicente Piñas; Putla district, Concepción Guerrero | 430 (1990 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Ometepec Aztec | None known. May be 3 separate languages. | |
npl | Nahuatl, Southeastern Puebla | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Puebla state: Tehuacán region, Chilac and San Sebastián Zinacatepec areas | 92,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 | 5* (Developing) | Náhuatl del Sureste de Puebla, Náhuatl del Valle de Tehuacán, Tehuacán Náhuatl | None known. Reportedly most similar to Sierra Negra Nahuatl [nsu]. Approximately 60% intelligibility of Morelos Nahuatl [nhm]. | |
nhc | Nahuatl, Tabasco | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Tabasco state: Comalcalco municipality, La Lagartera and Paso de Cupilco | 30 (2014 M. Hansen) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Tabasco Aztec | ||
nhv | Nahuatl, Temascaltepec | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | México state: La Comunidad, Potrero de San José, San Mateo Almomoloa, and Santa Ana, southwest of Toluca | 310 (1990 census) | 7 (Shifting) | Almomoloa Náhuatl, Temascaltepec Aztec | None known. 53% intelligibility of Coatepec, Guerrero [ngu]; 45% of Pómaro, Michoacán [ncl]; 40% of Santa Catarina, Morelos [nhm]; 10% of Tlaxpanaloya, Puebla [ncj]. | |
nhg | Nahuatl, Tetelcingo | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Morelos state: Tetelcingo | 3,500 (1990 census) | 6b* (Threatened) | Tetelcingo Aztec | None known. Distinct from Morelos Nahuatl [nhm]. | |
nuz | Nahuatl, Tlamacazapa | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Guerrero state: border area northeast of Taxco; Morelos state: west of Tequesquitengo lake | 1,550 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals | 6b (Threatened) | None known. Different from Morelos Nahuatl [nhm], Guerrero Nahuatl [ngu]. 79% intelligibility of Guerrero. | ||
azn | Nahuatl, Western Durango | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl | Mexico | Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Alacranes, Curachitos de Buenavista, San Agustin de Buenaventura, San Diego, Tepalcates, and Tepetates II (Berenjenas); Nayarit state: Acaponeta municipality, El Duraznito, La Laguna, Mesa de las Arpas, and Santa Cruz | 900 (2011 SIL) | 5 (Developing) | Meshikan del occidente, Mexicanero del occidente, Nahuat del Occidente en Durango y Nayarit, Western Durango Aztec | Meshikan de San Agustin Buenaventura y de Santa Cruz | None known. 85% intelligibility of Eastern Durango Nahuatl [azd], 76% of Michoacan Nahuatl [ncl]. |
nhm | Nahuatl, Morelos | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl. | Mexico | Morelos state: Miacatlán municipality, Coatetelco; Puente de Ixtla municipality, Xoxocotla; Temixco municipality, Cuentepec; Tepoztlán municipality, Santa Catarina; Tetela del Volcán municipality, Hueyapan, Alpanocan; Puebla state: Acteopan municipality, San Marcos Acteopan and San Felipe Toctla | 18,700 (2000 census). 300 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Náhuatl de Cuentepec | None known. 72% inherent intelligibility of Cuaohueyalta [ncj] (Northern Puebla), 69% of Atliaca [ngu] (Guerrero), 54% of Macuilocatl [nhv] (Western Huasteca), 40% of Yahualica [nhe] (Eastern Huasteca), 36% of Pómaro [ncl] (Michoacán), 34% of Tetelcingo [nhg], 27% of Chilac [npl] (Southeast Puebla), 19% of Tatóscac [azz] (Highland Puebla), 0% of Mecayapan [nhx] (Isthmus). | |
pia | Pima Bajo | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic | Mexico | Sonora-Chihuahua states border, scattered | 650 (2000 INALI) | 6b (Threatened) | Lower Piman, Mountain Pima, Névome | Oob No’ok | Chihuahua Pima Bajo (Lower Piman), Sonora Pima Bajo, Pima del Este, Pima del Norte, Pima del Sur. Lexical similarity: 85% with Pima [ood] (Tohono O’odham) of the United States and Northern Tepehuan [ntp]. |
tep | Tepecano | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic | Mexico | Jalisco state: San Martin de Bolaños area | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Lino de la Rosa, may have survived into the 1980s | 10 (Extinct) | |||
ood | Tohono O’odham | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic | Mexico | Northern Sonora | 160 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) | 6b (Threatened) | O’odham, Oʼodham ñiok, Pápago, Tohono O’otham | ||
ood | Tohono O’odham | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic | United States | Arizona: south central. 60 villages on 7 reservations | 14,000 in United States (Golla 2007). 180 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 33,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004). Including 20,000 Papago, 13,000 Pima (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004). Total users in all countries: 14,160 | 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona | Nebome, Nevome, O’odham, O’othham, Papago-Pima, Upper Piman | Tohono O’otham | Tohono O’odam (“Papago” (pej.)), Akimel O’odham (Pima). |
ntp | Tepehuan, Northern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Baborigame area; Sinaloa state: Choix municipality, border area | 6,200 (2005 census) | 5* (Developing) | Tepehuán del Norte | O’otham | |
stp | Tepehuan, Southeastern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan | Mexico | Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Santa María Ocotán; Nayarit state: some in northeast | 10,600 (2005 census) | 5 (Developing) | Tepehuano, Tepehuán del Sureste | O’dam | None known. 78% intelligibility of Southwestern Tepehuan [tla]. |
tla | Tepehuan, Southwestern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan | Mexico | Durango state: Lajas, Taxicaringa, and Teneraca; Nayarit state: Huajicori municipality | 8,700 (2005 census) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Tepehuán del Suroeste | None known. 55% intelligibility of Southeastern Tepehuan [stp]. | |
tbu | Tubar | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Sinaloa and Sonora states’ border area | No known L1 speakers. Most sources seem to agree that the last speaker probably died by the 1970s, but possibly as early as 1940 (Jaquith 1970) | 10 (Extinct) | Tubare | ||
mfy | Mayo | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan | Mexico | Sonora state: Navojoa (Huatabampo) area; Sinaloa state: Guasave, Los Mochis, San José Ríos, north of Guamuchil. 100 villages or more | 39,800 (2011 UNSD). 120 monolinguals (1995 census). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1983) | 8a (Moribund) | Yoreme Nokki | None known. 90% intelligibility of Yaqui [yaq]. | |
yaq | Yaqui | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan | Mexico | Sonora state: Cócorit, Bácum, Tórim, Vícam, Pótam, Ráhum, Huirivis, and Bélen | 17,600 in Mexico (2011 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 18,240 | 8a (Moribund) | Cahita, Hiak-nooki, Hiaki, Yoem Noki | Yoeme | None known. Partial intelligibility of Mayo [mfy]. |
yaq | Yaqui | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan | United States | Arizona: Pascua | 640 in United States (2015 census). Ethnic population: 8,000 (Golla 2007) | 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona | Hiak-nooki, Yoeme | ||
opt | Opata | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Opatan | Mexico | Sonora state: Arivechi, Bacanora, Nacori, Onavas, Sahuaripa, Suaqui. Tecoripa is the traditional area | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker probably died by 1940 (Mason 1940) | 10 (Extinct) | Dohema, Eudeve, Heve, Teguima | ||
var | Huarijío | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Río Chinipas east to Sonora state border; San Bernardo, to headwaters of Río Mayo. 17 or more villages or hamlets. West Sierra Madre mountains | 2,840 (2005 SIL). 1,570 in Chihuahua, 1,210 in Sonora | 6a (Vigorous) | Guarijío, Maculái, Macurawe, Macurái, Makurawe, Varihío, Varijío, Varohio, Vorijío, Warihó | Warijio | Highland Guarijío, Lowland Huarijío. Intelligibility of Tarahumara languages less than 50%. Maculai (Macurawe, Macuyawe), formerly used by upriver Huarijio to refer to downriver Huarijio. Refer to themselves as Huarijio, Macurawe or Macuyawe. Old ruins of Macoyawi, now under Lake Mocutzari, was presumably a village of theirs. |
tar | Tarahumara, Central | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Balleza north, Chinantu southeast, Cuautemoc southwest to Creel down Urique river, east up Sinforosa canyon | 29,700 (2000 INALI). 10,000 monolinguals | 6a (Vigorous) | Alta Tarahumara, Ralámuli de la Tarahumara Alta, Samachique Tarahumara, Tarahumara de Cumbres, Tarahumara del Centro | Ralámuli raicha | |
thh | Tarahumara, Northern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Agua Caliente Ariseachi, Bilaguchi, La Nopalera, Santa Rosa Ariseachi, Tomochi | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 1,500 (1993 SIL) | 9 (Dormant) | Arisiachi Tarahumara, Tarahumara del Norte | None known. 45% intelligibility of Central Tarahumara [tar], 25% of Western Tarahumara [tac]. | |
tcu | Tarahumara, Southeastern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Chinatú | 5,410 (2000 INALI) | 7 (Shifting) | Balleza, Chinatú, Rarámari raicha, Tarahumara de Chinatú, Tarahumara del Sur, Tarahumara del Sureste, Uruachi | Chinatú Tarahumara. | |
twr | Tarahumara, Southwestern | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Tubare | 100 (1983 SIL) | 8a (Moribund) | Tarahumara del Suroeste, Tubare | ||
tac | Tarahumara, Western | Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara | Mexico | Chihuahua state: Guazapares, Urique, and Uruachi | 9,230 (2000 INALI) | 5 (Developing) | Baja Tarahumara, Lowland Tarahumara, Ralámuli de la Baja Tarahumara, Rarámuri, Rocoroibo, Tarahumara del Oeste, Tarahumara del Poniente | Rarómari raicha | |
has | Haisla | Wakashan, Northern Wakashan | Canada | British Columbia province: Douglas Channel head, near Kitimat | 240 (FPCC 2014). 21 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,680 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Haisla | Haishilla, Kitlope, Northern Kwakiutl, Xenaksialakala | Kitimat (Kitamat). Related to Heiltsuk [hei] and Kwakiutl [kwk]. | |
hei | Heiltsuk | Wakashan, Northern Wakashan, Kwakiutlan | Canada | British Columbia province: Bella Bella and Kitasoo villages, Rivers Inlet area | 66 (FPCC 2014). 50 semi-speakers; 6 remaining speakers of Oowekyala (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,530 (FPCC 2014) | 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv | Hailhzaqvla | Bella Bella (Belbellah, Northern Heiltsuk), Oowekyala (Heiltsuk-Oweek’ala, Oowekeno, Oweek’ala, ’Uikala). Related to Haisla [has] and Kwakiutl [kwk]. | |
kwk | Kwakiutl | Wakashan, Northern Wakashan, Kwakiutlan | Canada | British Columbia province: north Vancouver Island and adjacent mainland | 170 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 500 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,310 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 350 | 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Campbell River, Cape Mudge, Da’naxda’xw, Dzawada’enuxw, Gwa’Sala-Nakwaxda’xw, Gwawaenuk Tribe, Klahoose, Kwakiutl, Kwiakah, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Kwikwetlem, Mamalilikulla, Namgis, Qualicum, Quatsino, Tlatlasikwala, Tlowitsis Tribe | Kwagiutl, Kwakwaka’wakw | Kwak’wala | Gwawaenuk. Related to Haisla [has] and Heiltsuk [hei]. |
dtd | Ditidaht | Wakashan, Southern Wakashan | Canada | British Columbia, Malachan Reserve, Nitinaht lake. Also previously used in Pacheedaht Territory in the vicinity of Port Renfrew, British Columbia | 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 940 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ditidaht | Diidiitidq, Diitiid’aatx, Nitinaht, Nitinat | None known. Reportedly similar to Makah [myh] and Nuu-chah-nulth [nuk]. | |
nuk | Nuu-chah-nulth | Wakashan, Southern Wakashan | Canada | British Columbia province: Vancouver Island, Pacific Ocean coast | 130 (FPCC 2014). 200 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,680 (FPCC 2014) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Nuchatlaht, Pacheedaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, Tseshaht, Uchucklesaht, Ucluelet | Aht, Nootka, Nootkans, Nutka, Nuučaan’ul, Quuquu’aca, T’aat’aaqsapa, West Coast | Cheklesaht, Kyuquot, Ehattesaht, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht, Muchalaht, Hesquiaht, Ahousaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Ucluelet, Toquaht, Uchucklesaht, Tseshaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht. Reportedly similar to Ditidaht [dtd] and Makah [myh]. | |
myh | Makah | Wakashan, Southern Wakashan | United States | Washington: Neah Bay on northern tip of Olympic Peninsula, opposite Vancouver Island | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Ruth Claplanhoo, died in 2002 (2002 M. Barber). Ethnic population: 2,220 (2000 census) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation | Kwe-Nee-Chee-Aht, Kweedishchaaht, qʷi·qʷi·diččaq | ||
nol | Nomlaki | Wintuan | United States | California: Grindstone Rancheria, Paskenta, and Round Valley reservation | 1 (Golla 2011) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation | Central Wintun, Wintu, Wintun | None known. Reportedly similar to Patwin [pwi] and Wintu [wnw]. | |
pwi | Patwin | Wintuan | United States | California: Cortina, Grindstone, and Rumsey | 1 (Golla 2011) | 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians of California, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | Southern Wintun, Wintu | None known. Reportedly similar to Nomlaki [nol] and Wintu [wnw]. | |
wnw | Wintu | Wintuan | United States | California: Hayfork, Redding, Trinity Center, Weaverville in north Sacramento valley, north of Cottonwood creek, into mountains to Trinity river headwaters | No known L1 speakers. The last known speaker, Flora Jones, died in 2003 (Golla 2011) | 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Redding Rancheria | Northern Wintun, Wintun | None known. Reportedly similar to Nomlaki [nol] and Patwin [pwi]. | |
noj | Nonuya | Witotoan | Colombia | Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, Peña Roja | 2 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Nononota | ||
noj | Nonuya | Witotoan | Peru | Loreto region: Maynas province, Putumayo district | No known L1 speakers in Peru. Last known speaker in Peru likely survived until 2010. Ethnic population: 90. Ethnic population covers both Colombia and Peru | 9 (Dormant) | Nononota | ||
boa | Bora | Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane | Peru | Loreto region: Ampiyacu, Putumayo, northeast Yaguasyacu rivers. 5 villages | 750 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 750 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 1,350 | 7 (Shifting) | Bora-Miranya, Meamuyna, Miamuna’a, Miranas, Miranya, Miraña, Mïamuna | Booraa, Miamunaa | None known. Distinct from Bora Muinane [bmr] but related. |
boa | Bora | Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane | Colombia | Amazonas department: Bora, Providencia on Igaraparana (tributary of the Putumayo); Miraña: lower Caquetá river, near Cahuinari river mouth | 600 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,420 (Crevels 2012). 700 Bora and 720 Miraña in 2001 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Boro, Meamuyna, Miranya, Miraña, Mirañã, Miriña | ||
boa | Miranha | Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane | Brazil | Amazonas state: Solimões, between Tefé and Caiçara river areas; along Brazilian Rio Iça | No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Ethnic population: 840 (Crevels 2012) | 9 (Dormant) | Bora, Boro, Meamuyna, Miamunaa, Miraña, Mirãnha, Mirãnia | ||
bmr | Muinane | Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane | Colombia | Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, south of Caquetá river; Caqueta department: between Caqueta and Yari rivers | 150 (2007 F. Cuéllar). Ethnic population: 550 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Bora-Muinane, Muename, Muinana, Muinani | ||
oca | Ocaina | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina | Colombia | Amazonas department: upper Igará-Paraná and tributaries | 140 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2012) | 8a (Moribund) | Okaina | Dukaiya, Ibo’tsa. | |
oca | Ocaina | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina | Peru | Loreto region: Ampuyacu, Putumayo, and Yaguasyacu rivers | 50 in Peru (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 100 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 190 | 7 (Shifting) | Okaina | Dukaiya (Dyo’xaiya), Ibo’tsa. | |
hux | Witoto, Muinani | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto | Peru | Loreto region | 50 in Peru (2017 K. Wojtylak). 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 110 (Griffiths et al 2001) | 7 (Shifting) | Muinane Huitoto, Nipode Witoto, Nüpode Huitoto | ||
hux | Witoto, Nipode | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto | Colombia | Amazonas and Caquetá departments | 200 in Colombia (2017 K. Wojtylak). Ethnic population: 480 (Griffiths et al 2001). Total users in all countries: 250 | 7 (Shifting) | |||
hto | Witoto, Minika | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai | Colombia | Amazonas and Caquetá departments: Isla de los Monos in Caquetá river basin; Putumayo department: Leguizamo minicipality; Caguan river area near Sanvicente del Caguan unconfirmed | 1,500 (2008 K. Wojtylak). Ethnic population: 2,400 (2008 K. Wojtylak) | 7 (Shifting) | Meneca, Minica, Minica Huitoto | ||
huu | Witoto, Murui | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai | Colombia | Amazonas, Caquetá, and Putumayo departments: between Putumayo and Caquetá rivers, north of Porto Arturo | 600 in Colombia (2008). Ethnic population: 1,700 (2008). Total users in all countries: 1,000 | 6b* (Threatened) | Bue, Murui Huitoto, Witoto | Murui | Mika. |
huu | Witoto, Murui | Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai | Peru | Loreto region: Ampiyacu, Napo, and Putumayo rivers; between Iquitos, Peru and Leticia, Colombia | 400 in Peru (2008), decreasing. 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,100 (2008) | 7 (Shifting) | Bue, Murui, Murui Huitoto, Witoto | Mica (Mika). | |
yad | Yagua | Yaguan | Peru | Loreto region: Iquitos to Brazil border; northeast Amazon river area | 5,000 in Peru (2016 T. Payne). No monolinguals (2016). Ethnic population: 5,680 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 5,300 | 6b* (Threatened) | Llagua, Nijyamii, Nijyamïï Nikyejaada, Yahua, Yava, Yegua | Nijya̱mi̱ Niquejada | 2 dialects. |
yme | Yameo | Yaguan | Peru | Loreto region: Amazon and Marañon rivers from mouth of Tigre river to Nanay river | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Peña 2009) | 10 (Extinct) | Camuchivo, Lllameo, Masamae, Masamae Yameo, Mazan, Parara, Yaméo | ||
shb | Ninam | Yanomaman | Brazil | Roraima state: Mucajaí, Paragua, Roraima, and upper Uraricaá rivers | 470 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). About evenly divided between northern and southern dialects. 15,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2006 FUNASA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 470 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,030 | 6a (Vigorous) | Shiriana, Xirianá, Xirixana, Yanam | Southern Ninam (Mukajai, Shirishana), Northern Ninam (Shiriana, Uraricaa-Paragua). | |
shb | Ninam | Yanomaman | Venezuela | Bolívar state: Karun and Paragua rivers | 560 in Venezuela (2010 L. Campbell) | 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Shiriana, Yanam | Northern Ninam, Southern Ninam. | |
xsu | Sanumá | Yanomaman | Venezuela | Amazonas and Bolívar states: Caura, Erebato, and Ventuari rivers; Upper Auaris west to upper Padamo river area | 3,040 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,040 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,500 | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Caura, Chirichano, Guaika, Samatali, Samatari, Sanema, Sanɨma, Sanima, Sanma, Sanïma, Tsanɨma, Tsanuma, Xamatari | Sanöma | Yanoma (Kohoroxitari), Cobari (Cobariwa, Kobali). |
xsu | Sánuma | Yanomaman | Brazil | Roraima state: Auaris river | 460 in Brazil (Moore 2006). All Yanomam groups in Brazil: 11,700 (2000 ISA). Ethnic population: 460 (Crevels 2012) | 7 (Shifting) | Sanema, Sanïma, Sanöma, Sánïma, Tsanuma | Caura, Ervato-Ventuari, Auaris, Yanoma (Samatali, Samatari). | |
wca | Yanomámi | Yanomaman | Brazil | Amazonas state: Toototobi post; Roraima state: Waicá post, Catrimani and Uraricuera rivers | 6,000 (Moore 2006). 11,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 6,000 (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Central Waica, Parahuri, Surara, Waicá, Waiká, Xurima, Yanoam, Yanoama, Yanomam, Yanomama, Yanomamé, Yanomamï, Yanomamõ | Yanamam (Patimitheri, Waika), Yanomam (Guadema, Naomam, Wadema, Warema), Yanomay (Toototobi), Nanomam (Karime), Jauari (Aica, Joari, Yoari), Xamatari, Kohoroxitari. | |
guu | Yanomamö | Yanomaman | Brazil | Amazonas and Roraima states: upper tributaries of Rio Negro, along Venezuela border | 4,000 in Brazil (Moore 2006). 11,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 4,000 (Crevels 2012) | 5* (Developing) | Guaharibo, Guaica, Shaathari, Shamatri, Yanomae, Yanomam, Yanomami | Eastern Yanomami (Parima), Western Yanomami (Padamo-Orinoco). | |
guu | Yanomamö | Yanomaman | Venezuela | Amazonas state: Orinoco-Mavaca area; Eastern dialect: Parima mountains, east of Batau river; Western dialect: Manaviche, Ocamo, and upper Orinoco rivers, Padamo river basin; south of Orinoco river, Cauaburi and Marania rivers’ headwaters; large villages in Siapa river area south | 12,200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 16,200 | 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) | Cobari Kobali, Cobariwa, Guaharibo, Guaica, Guajaribo, Ianomami, Shamatari, Yanoama, Yanoamae, Yanoamï, Yanomame, Yanomami, Yanomamï | Yanomamɨ | Eastern Yanomami (Parima), Western Yanomami (Padamo-Orinoco). Cobari dialect is easily intelligible of the others. |
yro | Yaroamë | Yanomaman | Brazil | Roraima | 430 (Ferreira 2011) | 6a* (Vigorous) | Jawari, Yawari | None known. Most similar to Ninam [shb]. | |
yok | Yokuts | Yokutsan | United States | California: San Joaquin river and valley; Sierra Nevada slopes | 50 (Golla 2007). Wukchumne dialect: fewer than 10; Choinumne dialect: 6; Yowlumne dialect: 20–25 fluent and semispeakers; Chukchansi: a few semispeakers; Tachi dialect: a few speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California, Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, Table Mountain Rancheria of California, Tejon Indian Tribe, Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California | Yaudanchi, Yaudanchi Yokuts, Yokutsan | Tachi (Southern Valley Yokuts), Wukchumne (Wikchamni, Wukchumni), Choinumne (Choinimne, Choynumne, Chulamni, Kings River), Yowlumne (Yawelmani), Chukchansi (Chawchila, Dumna, Northern Valley Yokuts), Gashowu. Many subvarieties. Southern Foothill and Valley Yokuts dialects are extinct. | |
wao | Wappo | Yukian | United States | California: north of San Francisco Bay | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Laura Fish Somersal, died in 1990 | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California | |||
yuk | Yuki | Yukian, Core Yukian | United States | California: Round Valley Reservation north | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Arthur Anderson, died around 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 1,200 (2000 A. Yamamoto) | 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation | |||
ayo | Ayoreo | Zamucoan | Bolivia | Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval, Chiquitos, Germán Busch, and Ñuflo de Chávez provinces; Santa Cruz de la Sierra city, Zapocó, Poza Verde, Puesto Paz, Guidai Ichai, Santa Teresita, Tobité, Urucú, Motacú, Rincón del Tigre, Belen | 1,400 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012) | 6a (Vigorous) | Ayoré, Moro, Morotoco, Pyeta, Yovai | Tsiricua. | |
ayo | Ayoreo | Zamucoan | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department: Arocojnadi, Cucaani, Guidaichai, and Isla Alta; Boquerón department: Campo Loro, Ebetogue, Jesudi, and Tunocojai | 1,760 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals (2012). Ethnic population: 2,100 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,160 | 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Ayoré, Coroino, Garaygosode, Guarañoca, Guidaigosode, Koroino, Moro, Poturero, Pyeta Yovai, Pyta Jovai, Samococio, Takrat, Totobiegosode, Yanaigua | Morotoco | Tsiracua (Sirákua, Tsirákua). Lexical similarity: 30% with Chamacoco [ceg]. |
ceg | Chamacoco | Zamucoan | Paraguay | Alto Paraguay department: (Tomárãho) Pitiantuta and Puerto María Elena, (Ybytoso) Inihta, Karchabalut, Misión Santa Teresita, Puerto Caballo, Puerto Diana, Puerto Esperanza | 2,000 (Ciucci and Bertinetto 2015) | 6a (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) | Ishir, Ishiro, Jeywo | Tomarãho (Chamacoco Bravo, Tomaraho, Tomaraxo, Tomárãho), Chamacoco Ebitoso (Chamacoco Manso, Ebitoso, Ybytoso, Yshyr Ybytoso). Lexical similarity: 30% with Ayoreo [ayo]. | |
iqu | Iquitu | Zaparoan, Iquito-Cahuarano | Peru | Loreto region: Atalaya and San Antonia on Chambira, Nanay, and Pintoyacu rivers | 35 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 1 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 520 (2007 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Amacacore, Hamacore, Ikito, Ikitu, Iquita, Iquito, Puca-Uma, Quiturran | Akenóiri | Pintuyacu. Cahuarano [cah] may be a dialect. |
cah | Cahuarano | Zaparoan, Iquito-Cahuarano | Peru | Loreto region: Maynas province, Nanay river headwaters | No known L1 speakers (2012 SIL). Last speaker died in the late 1980s or early 1990s | 10 (Extinct) | |||
zro | Záparo | Zaparoan, Záparo | Ecuador | Pastaza province: Peru border, between Curaray and Bobonaza rivers | 3 (2011 P. McLaren). 5 semi-speakers, all in their 80s (2011 P. McLaren). Ethnic population: 350 (Crevels 2012) | 8b (Nearly extinct) | Kayapi, Kayapwe, Sápara, Sáparo-Konambo, Zaparo, Zápara | ||
anb | Andoa | Zaparoan, Záparo, Arabela-Andoa | Peru | Loreto region: Andoas town on Pastaza river | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in 2012 | 10 (Extinct) | Andoa-Shimigae, Gae, Gaye, Semigae, Shimigae | Simikai | None known. Distinct from Záparo [zro] (Kayapwe) of Ecuador. |
arl | Arabela | Zaparoan, Záparo, Arabela-Andoa | Peru | Loreto region: Arabela river, tributary of the Napo. 2 villages | 50 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 400 (2007 census) | 8a (Moribund) | Chiripuno, Chiripunu, Tapueyocuaca | Tapueyocaca |
References[edit]
- Eberhard, David M., Gary F. Simons, and Charles D. Fennig (eds.). 2019. Ethnologue: Languages of the World. Twenty-second edition. Dallas, Texas: SIL International.