Fewer Americans claiming Irish ancestry

The number of Americans claiming Irish ancestry has reportedly dropped significantly.

Fewer Americans claiming Irish ancestry

The number of Americans claiming Irish ancestry has reportedly dropped significantly.

An analysis by the US Census Bureau found that Irish-Americans made up 11% of the US population in 2000, compared to 16% in 1990.

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