What Are People From Seattle Called?

Name: Seattle
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Seattle are called:

People from Seattle are called Seattleite.

Demonym:

Seattleite

Pronunciation:

/siˈætlaɪt/

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About Seattle

Largest city in Washington and a major Pacific Northwest center.
Known for major tech and aerospace employers, including cloud and software hubs.
Famous for waterfront scenery, coffee culture, and music legacy.
Important gateway for trans-Pacific trade through Puget Sound ports.

Quick Facts

Population:: 780,995 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Chief Seattle (Si'ahl); the demonym uses the compact English -ite pattern.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Portland

280 km south

People are called:

Portlander

Boise

805 km southeast

People are called:

Boisean

Salt Lake City

1,115 km southeast

People are called:

Salt Laker

Quick Facts

Population:: 780,995 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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