HungarianAmerican

Hungarian American refers to an American of Hungarian origin or descent, including people born in Hungary and their descendants who identify with Hungarian heritage. Many maintain ties to the Hungarian language and customs, while fluently speaking English in daily life.

The first substantial waves of Hungarian immigrants arrived in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking economic opportunity and political stability. Later emigration included refugees after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Hungarian Americans settled in urban centers such as Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Los Angeles, forming churches, clubs, and newspapers to support communities while integrating into American society.

Cultural and social life included religious institutions—Roman Catholic, Reformed, Lutheran churches, and Jewish congregations—along with cultural organizations, folk dancing, music ensembles, and Hungarian language press. They contributed to American industry and professions, including agriculture, engineering, medicine, education, and the arts.

Today Hungarian Americans form a diverse diaspora with varied political and cultural viewpoints. They preserve heritage through organizations such as the American Hungarian Federation and the Hungarian American Coalition, cultural festivals, and language programs, while participating in broader American society.