Language NameGerman, Hutterite
User Population10,800 in United States (2007 SIL). There are 128 colonies in the United States, with about 95 people per colony.
LocationMinnesota; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Washington; Oregon.
Alternate NamesCarinthian German, Hutterian German, Hutterisch, Tirolean, Tyrolese
Language UseIn addition to attendance at public schools in each colony, children attend supplemental private schools with instruction in religion and 16th century Biblical German. Standard German [deu] is also taught in some colonies. Most use Biblical German, Hutterisch, or English [eng] for religious activities. Home. Used by all. Most also use English [eng]. Also use Standard German [deu].
