As of 2005 according to census the largest ethnics groups in New York are African-American, African or Caribbean, Puerto Ricans, Italians, West Indians, Dominicans, Chinese, Irish, Russians German. 
 This was very informative. Thanks for all the information. 
 Wow, that is a lot of people in one state. What are the ethic groups in New York? 
 I want to learn as much as I can about New York City. 
 I would like to learn about its history. Can you tell me how did they get the name New York?
As of 2005 according to census the largest ethnics groups in New York are African-American, African or Caribbean, Puerto Ricans, Italians, West Indians, Dominicans, Chinese, Irish, Russians German.