Serrano people

Serrano
Taaqtam
Workers making pipe turnouts on the Morongo Reservation
Total population
more than 1,000[1] (1995 or 1998, est.)
Regions with significant populations
United States (California)
Languages
English, formerly Serrano
Religion
traditional tribal religion
Related ethnic groups
Cahuilla, Tongva, Kitanemuk, Tataviam, Vanyume

The Serrano are an Indigenous people of California. Their autonyms are Taaqtam meaning "people", Maarrênga’yam meaning "people from Morongo", and Yuhaaviatam meaning "people of the pines."[2][non-primary source needed]

Today the Maarrênga'yam are enrolled in the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and the Yuhaviatam are enrolled in the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Some other Serrano people are enrolled in the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians.[3]

  1. ^ White, Phillip. "California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary". San Diego State University. Populations/Population Estimates - by Cultural Groups. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Our History | San Manuel Band of Mission Indians". sanmanuel-nsn.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  3. ^ "Serrano." San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2012