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Sindhi Americans (Sindhi:آمريڪي سنڌي) areAmericans or residents of theUnited States who are ofSindhi descent. They are a subgroup ofIndian Americans andPakistani Americans.[1]
Originating from theSindh region ofBritish India now in modern-day Pakistan, Sindhi Americans belong to either Hindu or Muslim faith. Somebelong to the Hindu faith, particularly those whomigrated from the Indian Republic.[1] In the2010 US Census, nearly 7,000 individuals reportedSindhi as their first language.[2] The total population of theSindhi diaspora in the United States is estimated at over 50,000.[3] The community is spread out over various U.S. cities, with sizable populations on the eastern coast.[4]
Sindhi festivals such asCheti Chand are celebrated each year with much fanfare.[5] The American Institute of Sindhulogy (AIS) is a non-profit institute ofSindhology in the U.S., dedicated to researching the history and cultural heritage of Sindh as well as its ancientIndus Valley Civilisation.[6]
Sindhi Americans are socially and politically active, having formed numerous community and political-oriented organizations. They maintain interest in domestic American politics, as well asSindhi politics and the wider politics of Pakistan.[7] ThePakistan Peoples Party has a local chapter in the U.S., in which many Sindhis are involved.[8][9] TheWorld Sindhi Institute is a human rights organization founded in 1997 and is based in Washington, D.C.[7] TheWorld Sindhi Congress (WSC) has a U.S. chapter which participates in human rights advocacy and the promotion of Sindhi political interests among the diaspora.[10] G. M. Syed Memorial Committee is a group based inHouston, which promotes the ideology of Sindhi nationalist leaderG.M. Syed.[11][4] There are alsoCongress-focused lobbying groups such as the Sindhi American Political Action Committee (SAPAC),[12] and the Sindh Monitor.[1]
In addition, there are multiple community organizations and associations. The Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) is one of the largest societies of Sindhis residing inNorth America.[13][14] Other Sindhi associations include the American British Sindhi Medical Network (ABSMN),[15] and the Alliance of Sindhi Associations of Americas which consists of various state-based associations.[16]
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Table 1. Detailed Languages Spoken at Home and Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over for the United States: 2006-2008
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