25 Most Unusual Demonyms: The Weirdest Names for People From Places
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Utahn
/ˈjuːtɑːn/
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From the Ute tribe name, often interpreted as 'people of the mountains'.
This place has been connected to many influential figures throughout history.
Whitingham, VT (Led settlers to Utah)
Religious leader and politician who was the second president of the LDS Church and the first governor of Utah Territory.
Beaver, Utah
Notorious train and bank robber and the leader of the Wild Bunch gang in the American Old West.
Detroit, MI (Lived in Utah)
Politician and businessman serving as the junior United States senator from Utah since 2019.
Beaver, Utah
Inventor and television pioneer who developed the first fully functional all-electronic image pickup device.
Edmonds, WA (Lived in Salt Lake City, UT)
Game show contestant and host, best known for his record-breaking winning streak on 'Jeopardy!'.
Ogden, Utah
Singer, actor, and television host who rose to fame as a member of the Osmonds.
Delta, Utah
Model, television personality, and author known for her work in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
St. George, Utah
Singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of Panic! at the Disco.
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