Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Mam - (mam)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: United States
Also found in: Guatemala; Mexico
Population: 76,500
Global Population: 418,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Mam of United States, numbering 76,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 418,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mam. The primary religion practiced by the Mam is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available