Numbers
In 2006, the number of people born in Scotland was recorded as 29,016, making it the eighth most common place of birth. In 1956, the figure was 46,401, making Scotland the second most common place of birth.
However, these figures only include people born in Scotland, not those New Zealanders who claim a Scottish identity through their parents, grandparents, or even further back. In addition, many New Zealanders come from mixed origins, with Scottish New Zealanders co-identifying as Māori or another ethnic group.
In 2006, 15,039 self-identified as Scottish.
Read more about this topic: Scottish New Zealander
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