2011 National Household Survey: Data tables
Tabulation: Ethnic Origin (264), Single and Multiple Ethnic Origin Responses (3), Generation Status (4), Age Groups (10) and Sex (3) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey
About this tabulation
General information
Catalogue number : | 99-010-X2011028 |
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Release date : | May 8, 2013 |
Topic : | Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity |
Data dimensions : |
Note
Note: Confidentiality disclosure control for the National Household Survey (NHS)
Disclosure control rules have been applied to data tables available from the National Household Survey (NHS). The number of actual records used to derive any number in a table must meet a minimum criterion. For a table cell where this criterion is not met, the number is replaced by a zero. Due to this disclosure control, subtotals will not necessarily aggregate to the total. As well, users should note that random rounding has also been applied to the data.
Note: Differences between the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates and census counts
The 2011 Census of Population and the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) both provide information on the Canadian population for various levels of geography and for numerous common topics (e.g., demography, marital status, family and language) including characteristics associated to these topics. It is possible that differences exist between the 2011 Census count and the NHS estimate. Two reasons can explain these differences:
- The definition of the population of each data source: the target population for the 2011 Census includes usual residents in collective dwellings and persons living abroad, whereas the target population for the NHS excludes them.
- The variability of the estimates for the NHS: the NHS estimates are derived from a sample survey and are therefore subject to sampling error; they are also subject to potentially higher non-response error than in the census due to the survey's voluntary nature.
Note: The 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates - quality indicators
For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.
Note: Ethnic origin
The 2011 NHS Ethnic origin question asked: 'What were the ethnic or cultural origins of this person's ancestors?'
A note provided above the question stated that 'This question collects information on the ancestral origins of the population and provides information about the composition of Canada's diverse population.'
Below the question, a second note indicated that 'An ancestor is usually more distant than a grandparent' and examples of ethnic origins were listed as follows: Canadian, English, French, Chinese, East Indian, Italian, German, Scottish, Irish, Cree, Mi'kmaq, Salish, Métis, Inuit, Filipino, Dutch, Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, Korean, Vietnamese, Jamaican, Jewish, Lebanese, Salvadorean, Somali, Colombian, etc.
As well, additional instructions were provided to respondents in the 2011 NHS Guide:
This question refers to the ethnic or cultural origin or origins of a person's ancestors. Other than Aboriginal persons, most people can trace their origins to their ancestors who first came to this continent. Ancestry should not be confused with citizenship or nationality.
For all persons, report the specific ethnic or cultural group or groups to which their ancestors belonged, not the language they spoke. For example, report 'Haitian' rather than 'French,' or 'Austrian' rather than 'German.'
For persons of East Indian or South Asian origins, report a specific origin or origins. Do not report 'Indian.' For example, report 'East Indian from India,' 'East Indian from Guyana,' or indicate the specific group, such as 'Punjabi' or 'Tamil.'
For persons with Aboriginal ancestors, report a specific origin or origins. For example, report 'Cree,' 'Mi'kmaq,' 'Ojibway,' 'Métis,' or 'North American Indian.' Do not report 'Indian.'
Comparability of ethnic origin data across data sources (such as the 2011 NHS and 2006 Census) is affected by differences in survey collection methods; question wording, questionnaire format, examples and instructions; approaches to data processing; and the social and political climate at the time of data collection.
For additional information on the collection and dissemination of ethnic origin data, refer to the Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, 2011 National Household Survey.
Data table
Ethnic origin (264) | Single and multiple ethnic origin responses (3) | ||
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Total - Single and multiple ethnic origin responsesFootnote 3 | Single ethnic origin responsesFootnote 4 | Multiple ethnic origin responsesFootnote 5 | |
Total - Ethnic originsFootnote 6 | 32,852,320 | 19,036,295 | 13,816,025 |
North American Aboriginal origins | 1,836,035 | 628,460 | 1,207,575 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 1,369,115 | 517,550 | 851,565 |
Inuit | 72,615 | 42,705 | 29,905 |
Métis | 447,655 | 68,205 | 379,445 |
Other North American origins | 11,070,455 | 6,030,470 | 5,039,985 |
Acadian | 115,895 | 27,750 | 88,145 |
American | 372,575 | 32,935 | 339,640 |
Canadian | 10,563,805 | 5,834,535 | 4,729,265 |
New Brunswicker | 1,900 | 600 | 1,300 |
Newfoundlander | 22,035 | 5,400 | 16,635 |
Nova Scotian | 2,845 | 540 | 2,305 |
Ontarian | 3,865 | 1,035 | 2,830 |
Québécois | 193,885 | 126,940 | 66,940 |
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Footnote 7 | 4,050 | 725 | 3,325 |
European origins | 20,157,965 | 7,229,120 | 12,928,845 |
British Isles origins | 11,343,710 | 2,521,360 | 8,822,350 |
Channel Islander | 3,325 | 640 | 2,680 |
Cornish | 1,765 | 145 | 1,620 |
English | 6,509,500 | 1,312,570 | 5,196,930 |
Irish | 4,544,870 | 506,445 | 4,038,425 |
Manx | 4,725 | 245 | 4,485 |
Scottish | 4,714,970 | 544,440 | 4,170,530 |
Welsh | 458,705 | 28,785 | 429,915 |
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Footnote 8 | 576,030 | 128,090 | 447,945 |
French origins | 5,077,215 | 1,170,620 | 3,906,595 |
Alsatian | 2,700 | 385 | 2,310 |
Breton | 14,290 | 4,770 | 9,525 |
French | 5,065,690 | 1,165,465 | 3,900,225 |
Western European origins (except French origins) | 4,439,950 | 991,555 | 3,448,400 |
Austrian | 197,990 | 22,945 | 175,040 |
Belgian | 176,615 | 32,610 | 144,005 |
Dutch | 1,067,245 | 297,885 | 769,355 |
Flemish | 13,840 | 2,105 | 11,735 |
Frisian | 5,055 | 825 | 4,230 |
German | 3,203,330 | 608,520 | 2,594,805 |
Luxembourger | 3,790 | 420 | 3,370 |
Swiss | 146,830 | 25,665 | 121,165 |
Western European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 9 | 2,735 | 570 | 2,165 |
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) | 1,164,425 | 143,860 | 1,020,565 |
Danish | 203,080 | 31,370 | 171,705 |
Finnish | 136,215 | 27,190 | 109,025 |
Icelandic | 94,205 | 9,135 | 85,070 |
Norwegian | 452,705 | 44,075 | 408,630 |
Swedish | 341,845 | 26,080 | 315,770 |
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 10 | 43,070 | 6,010 | 37,060 |
Eastern European origins | 3,142,775 | 901,865 | 2,240,900 |
Bulgarian | 30,485 | 17,975 | 12,510 |
Byelorussian | 15,565 | 4,345 | 11,220 |
Czech | 94,805 | 22,225 | 72,575 |
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s. | 40,035 | 5,790 | 34,240 |
Estonian | 23,180 | 6,745 | 16,440 |
Hungarian | 316,765 | 80,540 | 236,220 |
Latvian | 27,355 | 7,295 | 20,060 |
Lithuanian | 49,130 | 10,445 | 38,690 |
Moldovan | 8,050 | 3,670 | 4,385 |
Polish | 1,010,705 | 255,135 | 755,565 |
Romanian | 204,625 | 82,995 | 121,635 |
Russian | 550,520 | 107,300 | 443,220 |
Slovak | 66,545 | 19,125 | 47,415 |
Ukrainian | 1,251,170 | 276,055 | 975,110 |
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 11 | 11,330 | 2,235 | 9,100 |
Southern European origins | 2,798,395 | 1,357,735 | 1,440,660 |
Albanian | 28,270 | 22,670 | 5,600 |
Bosnian | 22,920 | 14,740 | 8,175 |
Croatian | 114,880 | 51,825 | 63,055 |
Cypriot | 4,815 | 1,245 | 3,570 |
Greek | 252,960 | 141,755 | 111,205 |
Italian | 1,488,425 | 700,845 | 787,580 |
Kosovar | 2,760 | 1,925 | 845 |
Macedonian | 36,985 | 17,030 | 19,960 |
Maltese | 38,780 | 12,325 | 26,455 |
Montenegrin | 2,970 | 765 | 2,205 |
Portuguese | 429,850 | 250,320 | 179,530 |
Serbian | 80,320 | 47,170 | 33,145 |
Sicilian | 5,980 | 1,265 | 4,715 |
Slovenian | 37,170 | 13,885 | 23,290 |
Spanish | 368,305 | 66,575 | 301,730 |
Yugoslavian, n.o.s. | 48,320 | 13,075 | 35,245 |
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 12 | 965 | 310 | 655 |
Other European origins | 371,705 | 142,130 | 229,580 |
Basque | 5,570 | 765 | 4,800 |
Jewish | 309,650 | 115,640 | 194,010 |
Roma (Gypsy) | 5,255 | 1,025 | 4,235 |
Slavic, n.o.s. | 4,660 | 1,135 | 3,525 |
Other European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 13 | 48,760 | 23,560 | 25,200 |
Caribbean origins | 627,590 | 360,380 | 267,215 |
Antiguan | 3,635 | 1,395 | 2,235 |
Bahamian | 2,505 | 520 | 1,985 |
Barbadian | 34,340 | 11,760 | 22,580 |
Bermudan | 2,760 | 355 | 2,410 |
Carib | 3,300 | 150 | 3,150 |
Cuban | 21,440 | 6,895 | 14,545 |
Dominican | 16,720 | 7,545 | 9,170 |
Grenadian | 14,885 | 7,305 | 7,585 |
Haitian | 137,995 | 108,845 | 29,150 |
Jamaican | 256,915 | 142,870 | 114,040 |
Kittitian/Nevisian | 2,225 | 775 | 1,445 |
Martinican | 1,415 | 220 | 1,195 |
Montserratan | 820 | 235 | 590 |
Puerto Rican | 2,340 | 205 | 2,135 |
St. Lucian | 6,645 | 3,255 | 3,395 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 68,225 | 25,510 | 42,720 |
Vincentian/Grenadinian | 14,180 | 6,755 | 7,425 |
West Indian, n.o.s. | 56,650 | 27,655 | 28,995 |
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Footnote 14 | 21,955 | 8,120 | 13,840 |
Latin, Central and South American origins | 544,380 | 285,070 | 259,305 |
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Maya) | 16,685 | 1,370 | 15,320 |
Argentinian | 16,910 | 4,015 | 12,895 |
Belizean | 1,130 | 315 | 815 |
Bolivian | 3,780 | 1,695 | 2,085 |
Brazilian | 25,395 | 7,720 | 17,675 |
Chilean | 38,140 | 17,160 | 20,975 |
Colombian | 76,580 | 55,595 | 20,985 |
Costa Rican | 5,335 | 2,435 | 2,900 |
Ecuadorian | 20,120 | 11,325 | 8,795 |
Guatemalan | 20,765 | 11,960 | 8,805 |
Guyanese | 75,345 | 34,375 | 40,970 |
Hispanic | 6,495 | 3,480 | 3,020 |
Honduran | 8,720 | 4,640 | 4,080 |
Maya | 4,690 | 1,075 | 3,615 |
Mexican | 96,055 | 44,675 | 51,390 |
Nicaraguan | 11,450 | 6,375 | 5,070 |
Panamanian | 3,655 | 1,085 | 2,570 |
Paraguayan | 3,430 | 835 | 2,590 |
Peruvian | 34,385 | 17,110 | 17,275 |
Salvadorean | 63,970 | 42,155 | 21,815 |
Uruguayan | 5,500 | 1,870 | 3,630 |
Venezuelan | 18,165 | 6,870 | 11,290 |
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Footnote 15 | 19,980 | 6,950 | 13,035 |
African origins | 766,735 | 465,235 | 301,505 |
Central and West African origins | 142,780 | 105,785 | 36,995 |
Akan | 1,065 | 530 | 535 |
Angolan | 1,925 | 995 | 930 |
Ashanti | 985 | 510 | 480 |
Beninese | 2,660 | 1,220 | 1,445 |
Burkinabe | 1,380 | 970 | 405 |
Cameroonian | 10,555 | 8,415 | 2,140 |
Chadian | 1,070 | 755 | 315 |
Congolese | 24,965 | 19,115 | 5,855 |
Gabonese | 1,105 | 480 | 620 |
Gambian | 595 | 370 | 230 |
Ghanaian | 29,355 | 22,685 | 6,670 |
Guinean | 4,835 | 3,240 | 1,590 |
Ibo | 2,795 | 1,785 | 1,015 |
Ivorian | 5,200 | 3,320 | 1,880 |
Liberian | 1,690 | 1,125 | 570 |
Malian | 2,530 | 1,360 | 1,170 |
Nigerian | 31,730 | 22,280 | 9,445 |
Peulh | 1,375 | 680 | 685 |
Senegalese | 6,335 | 3,960 | 2,370 |
Sierra Leonean | 1,820 | 1,010 | 805 |
Togolese | 3,115 | 1,855 | 1,260 |
Yoruba | 5,340 | 3,375 | 1,965 |
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 16 | 11,395 | 5,750 | 5,645 |
North African origins | 252,050 | 172,520 | 79,530 |
Algerian | 49,110 | 35,595 | 13,515 |
Berber | 25,885 | 15,950 | 9,935 |
Coptic | 3,570 | 755 | 2,810 |
Dinka | 715 | 290 | 420 |
Egyptian | 73,250 | 43,510 | 29,740 |
Libyan | 5,515 | 3,785 | 1,735 |
Maure | 1,040 | 415 | 625 |
Moroccan | 71,910 | 48,410 | 23,500 |
Sudanese | 16,595 | 12,730 | 3,865 |
Tunisian | 15,125 | 10,015 | 5,115 |
North African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 17 | 2,875 | 1,070 | 1,805 |
Southern and East African origins | 187,140 | 120,725 | 66,415 |
Afrikaner | 1,945 | 285 | 1,660 |
Amhara | 1,305 | 725 | 580 |
Bantu, n.o.s. | 1,825 | 860 | 960 |
Burundian | 7,395 | 6,020 | 1,370 |
Eritrean | 13,430 | 10,860 | 2,570 |
Ethiopian | 30,810 | 23,340 | 7,470 |
Harari | 675 | 420 | 255 |
Kenyan | 8,055 | 4,195 | 3,870 |
Malagasy | 2,925 | 1,460 | 1,465 |
Mauritian | 6,695 | 2,620 | 4,075 |
Oromo | 1,830 | 1,125 | 705 |
Rwandan | 8,100 | 6,335 | 1,770 |
Seychellois | 1,035 | 535 | 500 |
Somali | 44,995 | 39,030 | 5,965 |
South African | 34,000 | 6,645 | 27,360 |
Tanzanian | 4,065 | 1,695 | 2,370 |
Tigrian | 1,000 | 500 | 500 |
Ugandan | 4,540 | 2,265 | 2,270 |
Zambian | 1,420 | 780 | 645 |
Zimbabwean | 6,425 | 4,150 | 2,280 |
Zulu | 840 | 345 | 500 |
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 18 | 14,515 | 6,535 | 7,980 |
Other African origins | 199,905 | 66,205 | 133,700 |
Black, n.o.s.Footnote 19 | 25,145 | 4,855 | 20,295 |
Other African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 20 | 177,195 | 61,350 | 115,840 |
Asian origins | 5,011,220 | 4,022,085 | 989,135 |
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins | 778,465 | 534,185 | 244,280 |
Afghan | 62,815 | 53,010 | 9,805 |
Arab, n.o.s. | 94,640 | 57,755 | 36,885 |
Armenian | 55,740 | 31,075 | 24,675 |
Assyrian | 10,810 | 7,150 | 3,655 |
Azerbaijani | 4,580 | 1,985 | 2,595 |
Georgian | 3,155 | 810 | 2,340 |
Iranian | 163,290 | 131,100 | 32,190 |
Iraqi | 49,680 | 36,875 | 12,805 |
Israeli | 15,010 | 2,695 | 12,320 |
Jordanian | 9,425 | 5,400 | 4,025 |
Kazakh | 2,270 | 980 | 1,285 |
Kurd | 11,685 | 7,040 | 4,645 |
Kuwaiti | 2,240 | 1,060 | 1,185 |
Lebanese | 190,275 | 114,830 | 75,440 |
Palestinian | 31,245 | 18,145 | 13,100 |
Pashtun | 3,315 | 1,370 | 1,940 |
Saudi Arabian | 7,955 | 5,370 | 2,585 |
Syrian | 40,840 | 16,990 | 23,850 |
Tajik | 2,400 | 980 | 1,415 |
Tatar | 2,850 | 640 | 2,210 |
Turk | 55,430 | 27,180 | 28,250 |
Uighur | 1,155 | 755 | 400 |
Uzbek | 2,725 | 1,155 | 1,570 |
Yemeni | 3,945 | 1,630 | 2,320 |
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Footnote 21 | 16,540 | 8,210 | 8,335 |
South Asian origins | 1,615,925 | 1,306,380 | 309,545 |
Bangladeshi | 34,205 | 28,660 | 5,545 |
Bengali | 17,960 | 14,130 | 3,830 |
East IndianFootnote 22 | 1,165,145 | 919,155 | 245,985 |
Goan | 5,125 | 1,665 | 3,460 |
Gujarati | 5,890 | 2,510 | 3,385 |
Kashmiri | 2,125 | 750 | 1,375 |
Nepali | 9,780 | 7,595 | 2,190 |
Pakistani | 155,310 | 109,715 | 45,590 |
Punjabi | 76,150 | 45,575 | 30,580 |
Sinhalese | 7,220 | 4,945 | 2,275 |
Sri Lankan | 139,415 | 108,605 | 30,810 |
Tamil | 48,965 | 26,190 | 22,775 |
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 23 | 53,390 | 36,885 | 16,505 |
East and Southeast Asian origins | 2,650,000 | 2,169,270 | 480,730 |
Burmese | 7,845 | 4,055 | 3,790 |
Cambodian (Khmer) | 34,340 | 21,085 | 13,255 |
Chinese | 1,487,580 | 1,210,945 | 276,635 |
Filipino | 662,600 | 506,545 | 156,060 |
Hmong | 830 | 585 | 250 |
Indonesian | 18,125 | 4,010 | 14,115 |
Japanese | 109,740 | 54,900 | 54,840 |
Korean | 168,890 | 154,355 | 14,530 |
Laotian | 22,090 | 12,980 | 9,105 |
Malaysian | 14,165 | 2,485 | 11,680 |
Mongolian | 5,355 | 1,505 | 3,845 |
Singaporean | 2,050 | 435 | 1,615 |
Taiwanese | 30,330 | 20,660 | 9,675 |
Thai | 15,080 | 6,230 | 8,850 |
Tibetan | 5,820 | 5,055 | 770 |
Vietnamese | 220,425 | 157,450 | 62,970 |
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 24 | 9,045 | 5,995 | 3,050 |
Other Asian origins | 20,115 | 12,245 | 7,870 |
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 25 | 20,115 | 12,250 | 7,870 |
Oceania origins | 74,875 | 15,475 | 59,405 |
Australian | 36,350 | 4,385 | 31,960 |
New Zealander | 13,890 | 1,515 | 12,375 |
Pacific Islands origins | 25,740 | 9,570 | 16,175 |
Fijian | 17,815 | 8,950 | 8,860 |
Hawaiian | 3,135 | 80 | 3,055 |
Maori | 2,015 | 130 | 1,890 |
Polynesian, n.o.s. | 860 | 40 | 820 |
Samoan | 820 | 85 | 735 |
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Footnote 26 | 1,550 | 285 | 1,265 |
Footnotes
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Excludes National Household Survey data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.
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For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.
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The category 'Total - Single and multiple ethnic origin responses' indicates the number of respondents who reported a specified ethnic origin, either as their only ethnic origin or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The sum of all total responses for all ethnic origins is greater than the total population estimate due to the reporting of multiple origins.
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A single ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides one ethnic origin only.
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A multiple ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides two or more ethnic origins.
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This is a total population estimate. The sum of the ethnic groups in this table is greater than the total population estimate because a person may report more than one ethnic origin in the NHS.
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Includes general responses indicating North American origins (e.g., 'North American') as well as more specific responses indicating North American origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Maritimer,' 'Manitoban').
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Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').
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Includes general responses indicating Western European origins (e.g., 'Western European') as well as more specific responses indicating Western European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Liechtensteiner').
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Includes general responses indicating Northern European origins (e.g., 'Northern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Northern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Faroese,' 'Scandinavian').
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Includes general responses indicating Eastern European origins (e.g., 'Eastern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Eastern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Baltic').
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Includes general responses indicating Southern European origins (e.g., 'Southern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Southern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Gibraltarian').
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Includes general responses indicating Other European origins (e.g., 'European') as well as more specific responses indicating European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Central European').
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Includes general responses indicating Caribbean origins (e.g., 'Caribbean') as well as more specific responses indicating Caribbean origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Guadelupian,' 'Aruban').
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Includes general responses indicating Latin, Central or South American origins (e.g., 'South American') as well as more specific responses indicating Latin, Central or South American origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Surinamese').
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Includes general responses indicating Central or West African origins (e.g., 'West African') as well as more specific responses indicating Central or West African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Ewe,' 'Wolof').
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Includes general responses indicating North African origins (e.g., 'North African') as well as more specific responses indicating North African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Maghreb').
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Includes general responses indicating Southern or East African origins (e.g., 'East African') as well as more specific responses indicating Southern or East African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Hutu,' 'Shona').
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Some respondents may choose to provide very specific ethnic origins in the National Household Survey (NHS), while other respondents may choose to give more general responses. This means that two respondents with the same ethnic ancestry could have different response patterns and thus could be counted as having different ethnic origins. For example, one respondent may report 'East Indian' ethnic origin while another respondent, with a similar ancestral background, may report 'Punjabi' or 'South Asian' origins; one respondent may report 'Black' while another, similar respondent, may report 'Ghanaian' or 'African.' As a result, ethnic origin data are very fluid, and counts for certain origins, such as 'East Indian' and 'Black,' may seem lower than initially expected. Users who wish to obtain broader response counts may wish to combine data for one or more ethnic origins together or use counts for ethnic categories such as 'South Asian origins' or 'African origins.' (Please note, however, that 'African origins' should not be considered equivalent to the 'Black' population group or visible minority status, as there are persons reporting African origins who report a population group or visible minority status other than 'Black.' Conversely, many people report a population group or visible minority status of 'Black' and do not report having 'African' origins. For information on population group and visible minority population in the 2011 NHS, refer to the appropriate definitions in this publication).
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Includes general responses indicating Other African origins (e.g., 'African') as well as more specific responses indicating Other African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Saharan').
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Includes general responses indicating West Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins (e.g., 'West Asian,' 'Middle Eastern') as well as more specific responses indicating West Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Baloch,' 'Circassian').
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Some respondents may choose to provide very specific ethnic origins in the National Household Survey (NHS), while other respondents may choose to give more general responses. This means that two respondents with the same ethnic ancestry could have different response patterns and thus could be counted as having different ethnic origins. For example, one respondent may report 'East Indian' ethnic origin while another respondent, with a similar ancestral background, may report 'Punjabi' or 'South Asian' origins; one respondent may report 'Black' while another, similar respondent, may report 'Ghanaian' or 'African.' As a result, ethnic origin data are very fluid, and counts for certain origins, such as 'East Indian' and 'Black,' may seem lower than initially expected. Users who wish to obtain broader response counts may wish to combine data for one or more ethnic origins together or use counts for ethnic categories such as 'South Asian origins' or 'African origins.' (Please note, however, that 'African origins' should not be considered equivalent to the 'Black' population group or visible minority status, as there are persons reporting African origins who report a population group or visible minority status other than 'Black.' Conversely, many people report a population group or visible minority status of 'Black' and do not report having 'African' origins. For information on population group and visible minority population in the 2011 NHS, refer to the appropriate definitions in this publication).
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Includes general responses indicating South Asian origins (e.g., 'South Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating South Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Bhutanese').
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Includes general responses indicating East and Southeast Asian origins (e.g., 'Southeast Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating East and Southeast Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Bruneian,' 'Karen').
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Includes general responses indicating Other Asian origins (e.g., 'Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating Other Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Eurasian').
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Includes general responses indicating Pacific Islands origins (e.g., 'Pacific Islander') as well as more specific responses indicating Pacific Islands origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Tahitian').
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-010-X2011028.
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To access the Comma Separated Values (CSV) file, use the conversion features available in most spreadsheet software, or use a free viewer, for example csview.
- Footnote b
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To access the Tab Separated Values (TAB) file, use the conversion features available in most spreadsheet software, or use a free viewer, for example AscToTab.
- Footnote c
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To access the Beyond 20/20 (IVT) version, you need the Beyond 20/20 Table Browser, which may be downloaded below. These links download files directly from an external site and are not the responsibility of Statistics Canada.
Beyond 20/20 Browser for Windows operating systems (18.2 mb)
To install this product, run «ProBrowser.exe». - Footnote d
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XML (SDMX - ML) - Is a statistical data and metadata exchange standard for the electronic exchange of statistical information. Two extensible mark-up language (XML) files are provided in a compressed bundle.
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