How do you distinguish Germans from other Europeans? (blood, pure, free)
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I'm only 1/4 German but when I travel overseas people think I'm one. This can be unfortunate in some places like Italy. There I go out of my way to tell them I'm American since they don't have real fond feelings for their neighbors from the North who came to visit a few decades back.
this may come as a shock to you but germany and italy were on the same side a "few decades back".
Hello. I am Asian American living in U.S. I have a number of European American friends and often get it wrong on guessing their ancestry. For instance, I can't distinguish between Germans and Irish or between Spanish and Portuguese.
Without relying upon their last name for guessing their nationality, do you know a way to accurately determine how to distinguish German Americans from other European Americans? For instance, what is the typical facial feature of Germans in distinction with other Europeans? On one more note, is it true that Germans are almost never late to a meeting?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Most Americans are mixed. Italians are the easiest to spot; they usually have dark hair, are lively, and have the famous Roman nose--which I think is awesome. Early Americans, like the pilgrims were easily distinguishable as they all looked British (slighter builds, less animated, and lighter hair than Italians) and had the British accent to go with their looks/customs. The Irish tend to have stubby heads (like Ted Kennedy or Conan O Brien) and many are red heads w/freckles. Many French people have darker hair, a slightly larger nose than other Europeans, and a lanky or long body. Germans are tall, have blonde or very light brown hair, and blue eyes, have more physical definition than most other Europeans--you'll notice that in their culture, their architecture and their cars.
Germans are tall, have blonde or very light brown hair, and blue eyes, have more physical definition than most other Europeans--you'll notice that in their culture, their architecture and their cars.
I'm almost totally German, I've done my genealogy.
I have dark hair and green eyes, and am 5'10"....dont really fit into your definition of German.
A very common German surname where I come from is Schwartz, you know that means dark, right? All the families with that surname in my area are dark-haired and brown eyed.
The area I am from is famous for its German population keeping to itself, and speaking a German that hasnt been heard in 150 years, and no, its not Amish at all.
The area I am from is famous for its German population keeping to itself, and speaking a German that hasnt been heard in 150 years, and no, its not Amish at all.
Very similar situation with the German population in the Texas Hill Country.
Very similar situation with the German population in the Texas Hill Country.
Yes, the 2 areas are quite similar, about the biggest difference that comes to mind is the original German settlers were from different areas of Germany.
Yes, the 2 areas are quite similar, about the biggest difference that comes to mind is the original German settlers were from different areas of Germany.
Most definately. Quite a few of the Germans that settled in Texas were also know for some "radical" politics. One belief that was very unifying to most of the German settlers in Texas was their strong opposition toward slavery.
Slave holding Texans often called them the "Damn Dutch Abolitionists".
I'm almost totally German, I've done my genealogy.
I have dark hair and green eyes, and am 5'10"....dont really fit into your definition of German.
A very common German surname where I come from is Schwartz, you know that means dark, right? All the families with that surname in my area are dark-haired and brown eyed.
The area I am from is famous for its German population keeping to itself, and speaking a German that hasnt been heard in 150 years, and no, its not Amish at all.
I'm not saying any particular background is all the same. That would be silly. I am saying that those traits are common among the people I mentioned. 5'10" is considered "tall" for a female. I don't where you inherited your "dark" traits from but you have said you are mixed, so that might be it.
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