Brazilian American
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The first Brazilians to establish in North America arrived in New Amsterdam in the 17th century, coming from Recife, fleeing religious persecution.
There are an estimated 800,000 Brazilians living in the United States. Major concentrations are in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, California and Texas.
There is a large Brazilian-American population in the greater Boston region.
West 46th St has historically been a commercial center for Brazilians living or visiting New York City. A few years ago the street was officially titled "Little Brazil street" by the city.
Los Angeles, California is also home to many Brazilian-Americans, many concentrated on Venice Blvd. in West Los Angeles.
Houston, Texas has also became home to many a few Brazilian-Americans, mainly in Latino neighborhoods such as Spring Branch.
Newark is also home to many Brazilian and Luso-Americans, mainly in the inner-city's Ironbound district.
A disporportional number of Brazilians are who have emigrated to the U.S. came from the town of Governador Valadares, in the state of Minas Gerais and many are also Afro-Brazilians.
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