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The list of regional nicknames used in English language includes nicknames for people based on their locality of origin (birthplace, place of permanent residence, or family roots). Nicknames based on the country (or larger geopolitical area) of origin may be found in the List of ethnic slurs .
The migrants included people from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico, but were all referred to as "Okies" and "Arkies". [5] More of the migrants were from Oklahoma than any other state, and a total of 15% of the Oklahoma population left for California. [citation needed]
Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a tab le of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.
The people who came to the state before the land run's starting time at noon on April 22, 1889 were called "sooner," inspiring the state's eventual nickname as "The Sooner State." Jillian Cooper ...
City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" [2] are also believed to have economic value. [1]
Dewey F. Bartlett, Sr. (1919–1979), Oklahoma governor and U.S. senator; Dan Boren (born 1973), represents Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional district in the U.S. House; David Boren (born 1941), former governor of Oklahoma, U.S. senator and University of Oklahoma president; Donna Campbell (born 1954), physician and member of the Texas Senate; reared ...
OSU running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates with fans after the Cowboys' 27-24 win against OU in Bedlam on Nov. 4 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.
Jacob Aldolphus Bryce (Delf A. 'Jelly' Bryce), was an Oklahoma City detective and FBI agent, who was an exceptional marksman and fast draw noted for his dress sense. [90] Paul and Thomas Braniff, Braniff Airlines co-founders; Cattle Annie, or Anna Emmaline McDoulet Roach, female bandit, lived in Oklahoma City from 1912 until her death in 1978