Turkishborn

Turkishborn is a demographic designation used to describe individuals who were born in the Republic of Turkey and who later emigrate or reside abroad. The term appears in migration studies, census reports, and legal documents that distinguish native-born Turkish citizens from naturalized residents and descendants of earlier emigrants. Turkishborn populations can be found in European countries such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and in North America, particularly the United States, Canada, and Australia. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute and the Eurostat database indicate that, as of 2023, approximately 500,000 Turkish-born people live in Germany, with similar numbers in France and the United Kingdom.

In diaspora studies, Turkishborn communities are discussed in terms of citizenship retention, transnational identity, and cultural assimilation. Scholars examine how Turkishborn individuals maintain ties to Turkey through remittances, cultural festivals, and religious practices, while also engaging with the host country’s civic life. The concept also extends to legal discourse on dual nationality and the rights of Turkishborn children born abroad. In the United States, for example, Turkishborn citizens are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after a period of lawful permanent residency, while simultaneously holding Turkish citizenship under Article 12 of the Turkish citizenship law.

The term has been used in various policy reports and academic papers to analyze migration trends, integration outcomes, and the socio-economic contributions of Turkish-born populations in host societies.