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The Romanichal, the first Romani group to arrive in North America in large numbers, moved to America from Britain around 1850. The Rom were the second subgroup of Roma to immigrate to the United States. They came from Germany and other parts of western Europe. The third was the Ludar. They came from southern European ports beginning in 1882. [35]
[78] [83] [84] Although they are widely dispersed, their most concentrated populations are believed to be in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia. [85] [86] [87] In the English language, Romani people have long been known by the exonym Gypsies or Gipsies, [88] which many Roma consider to be an ethnic slur.
Ian Hancock – University of Texas linguist, scholar, and activist [5] Amber L. Hollibaugh – writer, film-maker and political activist [6] Tini Howard – comics writer [7] Eugene Hütz – Ukrainian-born singer; Johns family – subjects of the National Geographic Channel reality television series "American Gypsies" Priscilla Kelly ...
If they remain on the ground, the eggs will still be viable. Tactics suggested for homeowners may be too costly and labor-intensive for managers to use in forest stands. The gypsy moth currently occupies less than a third of its potential range in North America and considerable resources are directed at minimizing its expansion into these areas.
The English term gypsy or gipsy [16] is commonly used to indicate Romani people, [17] and use of the word gipsy in modern-day English is pervasive (and is a legal term under English law—see below), and some Romani organizations use it in their own organizational names, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard's home has become a tourist attraction in Springfield, Missouri. The little pink house was the site of Dee Dee's murder.
Spanish gitanos could only travel to America with the express permission of the king. Philip II decreed in 1570 a ban on the entry of Gypsies into America and ordered the return of those already sent. [31] There is a known case of a Gypsy blacksmith (Jorge Leal) who obtained authorization to travel to Cuba in 1602. [32]
The Junk Gypsy Company, commonly known as Junk Gypsies because of their HGTV show are a fashion/art/design trio composed of sisters Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes and their mother, Janie. Their company, Junk Gypsy Co., based in Round Top, Texas , was created by Amie and Janie in 1998 to sell vintage flea market finds. [ 1 ]