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| == Background == | == Background == | ||
| Spaniards are a ] ] |
Spaniards are a ] population composite of both ] and ] elements. Their earliest ] is believed to be originated by ] who landed in ] between the fourth and third millennium BC, coming from the eastern side of the ]. The ] tribes (a later offshoot often termed ]) are also believed to originate many Spaniards. The seafaring ], ] and ] successively settled along the Mediterranean coast and founded trading colonies there over a period of several centuries. Later on, the ] annexed it the second century BC to become part of the Empire. Roman culture would later "Romanize" the ] who would invade and be the dominate power in the country. | ||
| Around ] AD, the East Germanic tribe of ] invaded the peninsula as well as some parts of Southern ] and ] leaving cultural marks including giving their name to ] which they called ''Vandalusia). | |||
| The Vandals and their subordinates the ] arrived around 409, but were displaced to North Africa by another ] tribe, the ] became a dominant power in the region after invading the peninsula around the fifth century CE. | |||
| In the same century, another ] group, called ] became a dominant power in the region after invading the peninsula around the fifth century AD. They held most of the territories of the peninsula with the exception of the ] country and the ] kingdom. The Visigoths had a big influence on the culture of the Spaniards. | |||
| ⚫ | By ], the ] was invaded by the ] (who settled there for almost 8 centuries, until ]). The ], a group of Muslims mainly of ] origin with prominent ] tribes, also converted many locals to Islam and contributed much to the culture of Spain, but the vast majority of Muslims and Jews were expelled after the ] reconquest or ] or forced to convert to ] along with ] ]. | ||
| ⚫ | By ], the ] was invaded by the ] (who settled there for almost 8 centuries, until ]) which greatly influenced the Spaniards as did the early conquestors. The ], a group of Muslims mainly of ] origin with prominent ] tribes, also conquered Spain and converted many locals to Islam and contributed much to the culture of Spain, but the vast majority of Muslims and Jews were expelled after the ] reconquest or ] or forced to convert to ] along with ] ]. Spaniards, egknowelage their ethically identity as ], and albeit as a specific ], ] speaking, subculture. | ||
| Modern Spaniards are linguistically ], while their ancestors are derived from a variety of Iberian, Basque, Phoenician, Greek, Celtic, Roman, Germanic, and Berber elements. ] testing has revealed that most Spaniards reflect a Mediterranean affinity with some Nordic admixture and negligible sub-Saharan genetic inflow. | |||
| ==Linguistics== | |||
| == Genetic research == | |||
| Linguistically, Spain belongs to the ] group. Some consider the Romans to be the most important cultural influence as well as the ], who have left behind a legacy that can be seen in the Spanish language, culture, music, and the arts. The biggest contruibtor where proabably the Germanic ] and ] that were largely assimilated into the Latin culture of Iberia. Which is what in present, the bulk of what most Spaniards are today. Many Germanic influences including words found in the Spanish language, culture, music, Arcitechture, and the arts all countriubed what is today ]. | |||
| Their main native language is the ] (in Spain there are around 35,6 million first-language speakers of ], and a total of almost 43,9 million of Spanish nationality), which is a ]. Their main religion is ]. | |||
| According to the latest genetic research, Spaniards are largely a Mediterranean people who have seen some admixture from various invaders including Celts, Romans, and Germanic tribes. Affinities with other Mediterranean populations seems probable as a study funded by the Spanish government, | |||
| ⚫ | The descendants of Spaniards can be found throughout the ] nations of ] in the form of ], ] and ]s. A small but important ] minority (approx. 1%) is also to be found in the ]. | ||
| ''found that the proportion of the genetic variance that can be accounted for between the NW African and Iberian populations for mtDNA is 0.86% (p = 0.053), 1.89% (p = 0.028) for Alu insertion polymorphisms, and 35.2% (p = 0.024) for the Y chromosome. It is not surprising to find that the results show clear differences between male and female lineages due to the already described sexual differential migration patterns for worldwide human populations''. | |||
| ⚫ | == Other ethnies and groups == | ||
| These results showed substantial gene flow largely stemming from the ], while another study from the University of Chicago elaborates as to the north-south divide as northern Spaniards also show a substantial degree of similarity their northern neighbors in France and reveals the extent of Celtic contributions to the Spanish population. The study's conclusions are ambiguous as the results show that ''The recolonization of western Europe from an Iberian refugium after the retreat of the ice sheets 15,000 years ago could explain the common genetic legacy in the area.'' The links that Spain has with northern Europe may actually pre-date the Celts and Germanic invasions or reveal a high degree of similarity as Celtic tribes from northern Spain left and colonized Britain and Ireland: ''The affinities of the areas where Celtic languages are spoken, or were formerly spoken, are generally with other regions in the Atlantic zone, from northern Spain to northern Britain. Although some level of Iron Age immigration into Britain and Ireland could probably never be ruled out by the use of modern genetic data, these results point toward a distinctive Atlantic genetic heritage with roots in the processes at the end of the last Ice Age.'' | |||
| ⚫ | Spain itself consists of various regional sub-nationalities including the ] (the majority who most strongly identify with a Spanish identity), the ] (speakers of a distinct yet related Romance language who are centered around the city of ]), the ], and the ]. Regional diversity is important to many Spaniards and some regions (other than the ones associated with the different nationalities) have strong local identities and dialects, such as ], ], the ], the ] and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | ==See also== | ||
| Much of the genetic evidence points to a majority Spanish population that is predominantly derived from an early post Ice Age group which was modified over the centuries by various invaders, but it appears doubtful that Spain was drastically altered by the small colonies that followed the invasions of the Celts who largely mixed with the Basques and Iberians. | |||
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==Refrenences== | ||
| http://www.conquistador.com/spanhistory.html | |||
| Linguistically, the ] is a ] language and as such Spaniard are considered a ] people. The legacy of the Romans was thus pivotal, while the ] input of the Moors can also been seen in modern Spanish vocabulary. Other changes in Spanish have come from borrowings from ] and ]. | |||
| http://libro.uca.edu/chaytor/hac3.htm | |||
| The number of speakers of ], as a mother tongue, is roughly 35.6 million, while the vast majority of other groups in Spain such as the ] and ] also speak Spanish as a second language, which boosts the number of Spanish speakers to 43.9 million. | |||
| http://countrystudies.us/portugal/6.htm | |||
| Spanish was also exported to the Americas and is spoken by millions from the U.S. to Argentina. | |||
| http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0861819.html | |||
| == Religion == | |||
| http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761585089/Visigoths.html | |||
| The vast majority of Spaniards are ], while small minorities of ] and other religious minorities are also found in Spain. An increasing number of Spaniards also profess no religious preferences or are ] and/or ]. | |||
| ⚫ | == Other |
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| ⚫ | The descendants of Spaniards can be found throughout the ] nations of ] in the form of ], ] and ]s. A small but important ] minority (approx. 1%) is also to be found in the ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Spain itself consists of various regional sub-nationalities including the ] (the majority who most strongly identify with a Spanish identity), the ] (speakers of a distinct yet related Romance language who are centered around the city of ]), the ], and the ]. Regional diversity is important to many Spaniards and some regions (other than the ones associated with the different nationalities) have strong local identities and dialects, such as ], ], the ], the ] and ]. | ||
| ==References== | |||
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| *The Longue Dure'e of Genetic Ancestry-Multiple Genetic Marker Systems | |||
| and Celtic Origins on the Atlantic Facade of Europe | |||
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| *Castro, Americo. ''The Spaniards: An Introduction to Their History'' (Univ. of Calif. Press 1980). | |||
| *Chapman, Robert. ''Emerging Complexity: The Later Pre-History of South-East Spain, Iberia, and the West Mediterranean'' (Cambridge 1990). | |||
| *Goodwin, Godfrey. ''Islamic Spain'' (Chronicle Books 1990). | |||
| *Harrison, Richard. ''Spain at the Dawn of History'' (Thames & Hudson 1988). | |||
| *James, Edward. ''Visigothic Spain'' (Oxford 1980). | |||
| ⚫ | ==See also== | ||
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- This article is about the Spanish as an ethnic group. For information on residents or nationals of Spain, see demographics of Spain. The term "Spaniard" can also refer to a common generic name of plants in the Aciphylla genus in New Zealand.
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| Regions with significant populations | |
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| Spain: 40 million Argentina: 8 - 10 million | |
| Languages | |
| Castilian, Aragonese, Aranese, Asturian, Basque, Catalan, Galician, Leonese | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism, some Atheists and Agnostics | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Portuguese, French, Italians , other Germanic peoples, and otherLatin European nations |
The Spanish people or Spaniards are the ethnic group or nation native to Spain, in the Iberian peninsula of southwestern Europe.
Background
Spaniards are a Southern European population composite of both Nordic and Mediterranean elements. Their earliest ethnic origin is believed to be originated by Iberians who landed in Iberian Peninsula between the fourth and third millennium BC, coming from the eastern side of the Mediterranean. The Celtic tribes (a later offshoot often termed Celtiberians) are also believed to originate many Spaniards. The seafaring Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians successively settled along the Mediterranean coast and founded trading colonies there over a period of several centuries. Later on, the Romans annexed it the second century BC to become part of the Empire. Roman culture would later "Romanize" the Visigoths who would invade and be the dominate power in the country.
Around 409 AD, the East Germanic tribe of Vandals invaded the peninsula as well as some parts of Southern France and North Africa leaving cultural marks including giving their name to Andalusia which they called Vandalusia).
In the same century, another Germanic group, called Visigoths became a dominant power in the region after invading the peninsula around the fifth century AD. They held most of the territories of the peninsula with the exception of the Basque country and the Suevi kingdom. The Visigoths had a big influence on the culture of the Spaniards.
By 711, the Iberian Peninsula was invaded by the Moors (who settled there for almost 8 centuries, until 1492) which greatly influenced the Spaniards as did the early conquestors. The Moors, a group of Muslims mainly of Berber origin with prominent Arab tribes, also conquered Spain and converted many locals to Islam and contributed much to the culture of Spain, but the vast majority of Muslims and Jews were expelled after the Christian reconquest or Reconquista or forced to convert to Catholicism along with Sephardic Jews. Spaniards, egknowelage their ethically identity as Germanic, and albeit as a specific Germanic, Latin speaking, subculture.
Linguistics
Linguistically, Spain belongs to the Latin nation group. Some consider the Romans to be the most important cultural influence as well as the Moors, who have left behind a legacy that can be seen in the Spanish language, culture, music, and the arts. The biggest contruibtor where proabably the Germanic Visigoths and Suevi that were largely assimilated into the Latin culture of Iberia. Which is what in present, the bulk of what most Spaniards are today. Many Germanic influences including words found in the Spanish language, culture, music, Arcitechture, and the arts all countriubed what is today Spain.
Their main native language is the Spanish language (in Spain there are around 35,6 million first-language speakers of Castilian Spanish, and a total of almost 43,9 million of Spanish nationality), which is a Romance language. Their main religion is Roman Catholic.
The descendants of Spaniards can be found throughout the Hispanic nations of Latin America in the form of creoles, mestizos and mulattos. A small but important Spanish-mestiso minority (approx. 1%) is also to be found in the Philippines.
Other ethnies and groups
Spain itself consists of various regional sub-nationalities including the Castilians (the majority who most strongly identify with a Spanish identity), the Catalans (speakers of a distinct yet related Romance language who are centered around the city of Barcelona), the Basques, and the Galicians. Regional diversity is important to many Spaniards and some regions (other than the ones associated with the different nationalities) have strong local identities and dialects, such as Asturias, Aragon, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and Andalusia.
See also
Refrenences
http://www.conquistador.com/spanhistory.html
http://libro.uca.edu/chaytor/hac3.htm
http://countrystudies.us/portugal/6.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0861819.html
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761585089/Visigoths.html
http://www.wizardrealm.com/barbarians/history3.html
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