Icelandic people of American descent
Icelandic people of American descent make up around 1% of Iceland's population. The first Americans known to have settled in a large group came during World War II, in the form of servicemen.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 4.000-5.000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Reykjavík, Southern Peninsula | |
| Languages | |
| English language · Icelandic language | |
| Religion | |
| Christian, Jewish |
Notable individuals with American roots
[edit]- Alex Somers Artist
- Árni Johnsen Politician, His father was an American soldier.
- Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa 1/4 American
- Þór Saari Politician, His father was Finnish-American
- Gunnar Nelson (Fighter), 1/4 American
- Sarah Blake Bateman
- Bobby Fischer chess player
- Danero Thomas Basketball Player