These famous people with German roots have left their mark on the USA
Famous Americans with roots in Germany: we introduce you to a number of really surprising examples
23.05.2025

More than ten percent of all people in the USA say that they or their ancestors come from Germany. We list a few famous examples:
Presidents and politicians




Industrialists and inventors




Business people in the food and beverages sector




Scientists and scholars



Celebs






Athletes and sportspeople

