What Are People From New Orleans Called?

Name: New Orleans
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from New Orleans are called:

People from New Orleans are called New Orleanian.

Demonym:

New Orleanian

Pronunciation:

/nuː ɔːrˈliːniən/

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About New Orleans

Major Louisiana city on the Mississippi River near the Gulf Coast.
Globally known for jazz, Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras traditions.
Historic port with French, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean cultural layers.
Key U.S. center for tourism, music, and convention industries.

Quick Facts

Population:: 364,136 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named for Philippe II, Duke of Orleans; demonym developed through English adaptation.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Houston

560 km west

People are called:

Houstonian

Atlanta

760 km northeast

People are called:

Atlantan

Miami

1,380 km southeast

People are called:

Miamian

Quick Facts

Population:: 364,136 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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