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About one of four people of Tongan descent living in the U.S. live in Utah. Salt Lake County has more than 9,000 Tongan Americans in residence. At least 2,000 people of Tongan descent live in Salt Lake City alone, making up one percent of the city's population. [9] West Valley City has 3,200 Tongans, making 2.4% of the city's population.
American people of Tongan descent (1 C, 99 P) Pages in category "Tongan diaspora in the United States" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
This category page lists notable citizens of the United States of Tongan ethnic or national origin or descent, whether partial or full. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Virgil, 72, American professional wrestler (WWF, WCW) and actor (Bridge and Tunnel), complications from strokes and dementia. [ 859 ] Noah Wenger , 89, American politician and farmer, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1983–2006) and House of Representatives (1977–1982).
In 1916, the first Tongan immigrants settled in the town of Laie on the island of Oahu, marking the beginning of the local Tongan community. [1] After the end of World War II , more Tongans arrived in Hawaii .
Tongans or Tongan people are a Polynesian ethnic group native to Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Tongans represent more than 98% of the inhabitants of Tonga. The rest are European (the majority are British ), mixed European, and other Pacific Islanders .
A Tongan American is an American who is of ethnic Tongan descent. Utah has the largest Tongan American population, followed by Hawaii. Many of the first Tongan Americans came to the United States in connection to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pages in category "Tongan emigrants to the United States" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .