What Are People From Seattle Called?

North America, United States

The demonym for people from Seattle is:

Seattleite

Pronunciation:

/siˈætlaɪt/

Ends in -ite — see how this suffix works

Seattle Center as night falls
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About Seattle

Seattle is the largest city in Washington and a major Pacific Northwest center, located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The city is known for major technology and aerospace employers, including cloud computing and software companies that have shaped the modern internet. Seattle's waterfront scenery, from the Elliott Bay shoreline to the Space Needle skyline, is among the most photographed in the country. The city is also famous for its coffee culture, which gave rise to several national coffee chains, and for a music legacy that includes grunge and jazz. As an important gateway for trans-Pacific trade through the Port of Seattle and Tacoma, the city connects American commerce with Asia. Its parks, museums, and neighborhoods, including Pike Place Market and Capitol Hill, make Seattle a vibrant place to live and visit.

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

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Etymology of the Seattle Demonym

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

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