A demonym describes the inhabitants of a place. With so many cities and counties in Texas, it’s hard to keep track of who is what from where. Word scholar W.F. Strong has a helpful list to keep you on track.

For places ending in “s”, add “-ites”

Dallas – Dallasites

For places ending in “on,” add “-ian”

Houston – Houstonians

For places ending in “o,” add “-an”

El Paso – El Pasoans

For places ending in “i,” add “-an”

Corpus Christi – Corpus Christians

For places ending in “y,” drop the “y” and add “-ian” or “-an”

Bay City – Bay Citians

For places ending in consonant or silent “e,” add “-er” or “-ite”

Edinburg – Edinburgers

For places ending in “polis,” change “polis” to “-politans”

Montopolis – Montopolitans

For places ending in “a,” add “ns”

Odessa – Odessans

A few unusual demonyms to keep in mind:

Alice – Alicians

W.F. Strong is a Fulbright Scholar and professor of Culture and Communication at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. At Public Radio 88 FM in Harlingen, Texas, he’s the resident expert on Texas literature, Texas legends, Blue Bell ice cream, Whataburger (with cheese) and mesquite smoked brisket.

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