Ethnic groups in Oklahoma

group of Native Americans in the southeastern US (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), Seminole) regarded by white people as ‘civilized’ due to adoption of attributes of Anglo-American culture

An Okie is a person identified with the state of Oklahoma, or their descendants. This connection may be residential, historical or cultural. For most Okies, several (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being Oklahoman. While not an official demographic used or recognized by the United States Census Bureau, Okies, due to various factors, have developed their own distinct culture within larger social groupings both akin to and separate from Midwestern and Southern influences. Included are their own dialect, music, and Indigenous-derived folklore.