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Among the minority languages of Chihuahua are English. English is spoken in border areas as well as in the Mormon colonies of Colonia Dublán and Colonia Juárez. | Among the minority languages of Chihuahua are English. English is spoken in border areas as well as in the Mormon colonies of Colonia Dublán and Colonia Juárez. | ||
Another small minority of Chihuahua are the speakers of Tarahumara. The Tarahumara people are a Native American people of northwestern Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. They live in relative isolation in the Sierra Madre and preserve their native language and culture. | Another small minority of Chihuahua are the speakers of Tarahumara. The Tarahumara people are a Native American people of northwestern Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. They live in relative isolation in the Sierra Madre and preserve their native language and culture. <br> | ||
=== Mexico Language and Languages === | === Mexico Language and Languages === | ||
The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | Most materials used in Mexican research are written in Spanish. However, you do not need to speak or read Spanish to do research in Mexican records. However, you will need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | ||
In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | ||