Experts trace the rise of Indo-European languages as the largest family, from ancient migrations to modern dominance.

One of humanity's defining features is the ability to speak in complex languages. Today, nearly 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide and are grouped into about 140 families. The five largest language ...

Identified languages spoken at home are based on self-reports. Names used are as reported by IPUMS and may not necessarily reflect recognized language names. 10 most spoken languages among the Asian ...

Identified languages spoken at home are based on self-reports. Names used are as reported by IPUMS and may not necessarily reflect recognized language names. 10 most spoken languages among U.S.-born ...