Wisconsin

North America, United States
United States

People from Wisconsin are called:

Male/General:

Wisconsinite

Pronunciation:

/wɪsˈkɒnsɪnaɪt/

Quick Facts

Population:
5,920,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

From a Miami word for the Wisconsin River, possibly meaning 'it lies red' or 'grassy place'.

Notable People Associated with Wisconsin

Wisconsinites and those associated with this region have made significant contributions to the world.

Literature & Arts

Frank Lloyd Wright

Richland Center, Wisconsin

Renowned architect and pioneer of organic architecture, designer of Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum.

Organic architecture
Georgia O'Keeffe

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Iconic modernist painter known for her large-scale paintings of flowers and New Mexico landscapes.

Mother of American Modernism
Laura Ingalls Wilder

Pepin, Wisconsin

Author of the 'Little House on the Prairie' series based on her childhood in a settler family.

Little House books

Music & Entertainment

Harry Houdini

Budapest, Hungary (Raised in Appleton, WI)

Legendary magician and escape artist known for his sensational escape acts.

Master of illusion and escape
Willem Dafoe

Appleton, Wisconsin

Acclaimed actor known for his diverse and intense roles in film and theater.

Film acting excellence
Les Paul

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Inventor of the solid-body electric guitar and a pioneer in multi-track recording.

Gibson Les Paul guitar
Chris Farley

Madison, Wisconsin

Beloved comedian and actor known for his energetic physical comedy on 'Saturday Night Live'.

SNL and comedic films

Politics & Leadership

Golda Meir

Kyiv, Ukraine (Raised in Milwaukee, WI)

Fourth Prime Minister of Israel and one of the founders of the State of Israel.

Prime Minister of Israel

About Wisconsin

  • Capital city: Madison.
  • Known for dairy production and Great Lakes shoreline.
  • Economy includes manufacturing and agriculture.
  • Admitted as the 30th state in 1848.

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