Wyoming
North America, United States
United States
People from Wyoming are called:
Male/General:
Wyomingite
Pronunciation:
/waɪˈoʊmɪŋaɪt/
Etymology & Origin
From Lenape 'xwé:wamənk' meaning 'at the big river flat', first applied to a valley in Pennsylvania.
About Wyoming
- Capital city: Cheyenne.
- Home to Yellowstone (first U.S. national park) and Grand Teton.
- Economy includes energy (coal, natural gas) and tourism.
- Admitted as the 44th state in 1890.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 585,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America