German ancestry

Roots in Deutschland

German ancestry refers to family lineage tracing back to Germany or German-speaking regions of Europe.

In the United States, it's the most commonly reported ethnic background: She's proud of her German ancestry.

The phrase often appears in census data, genealogical research, and discussions of immigration history.

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