Washington

North America, United States
United States

People from Washington are called:

Male/General:

Washingtonian

Pronunciation:

/ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtoʊniən/

Quick Facts

Population:
7,960,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after George Washington, first President of the United States.

Notable People Associated with Washington

The area's rich history is reflected in the remarkable people connected to it.

Business & Innovation

Bill Gates

Seattle, Washington

Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most prominent philanthropists.

Software revolution and global health initiatives
Jeff Bezos

Albuquerque, NM (Based in Seattle, WA)

Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, who revolutionized e-commerce and space exploration.

Amazon.com and Blue Origin

Music & Entertainment

Jimi Hendrix

Seattle, Washington

Legendary rock guitarist and singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history.

Electric guitar innovation
Kurt Cobain

Aberdeen, Washington

Lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, a central figure in the 1990s grunge movement.

Grunge music and cultural icon
Bing Crosby

Tacoma, Washington

Iconic singer and actor, one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century.

White Christmas and multimedia stardom
Adam West

Walla Walla, Washington

Actor best known for his portrayal of Batman in the 1960s television series.

Batman and voice acting

Literature & Arts

Frank Herbert

Tacoma, Washington

Science fiction author best known for his epic 'Dune' series.

Dune saga

Sports Legends

John Elway

Port Angeles, Washington

Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who led the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl victories.

NFL excellence and executive leadership

About Washington

  • Capital city: Olympia.
  • Home to major technology and aerospace companies.
  • Features Cascade Range and Puget Sound.
  • Admitted as the 42nd state in 1889.

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