People Group Profiles

“All nations will come and worship before you."

- Revelations 15:4

Kazakh of North America


People Group Info

Total Population: 25,865

ROP3 Code: 104791
IMB Affinity Group: Central Asia Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Kazakh
Language: Kazakh - (kaz)
Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country of Origin: Kazakhstan

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Majority Located Where

  New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY - 5,460

  Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA - 1,135

  Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA - 1,130

  Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR - 931

  Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA - 765

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Brief Profile

The Kazakh, a Turkic people, constitute foreign born (1st generation) people from the country of Kazakhstan.

Historically, they are known for being pastoral nomads, dwelling year-round in portable, dome-shaped tents (called gers, or yurts) constructed of wooden frames covered with felt.

They migrated seasonally to find pasturage for their livestock, including horses, sheep, goats, cattle, and a few camels. Their diet consisted largely of milk products supplemented by mutton.

As industrialization and modernization took place, many Kazakh abandoned their former lifestyle for a more modern lifestyle. Many Kazakh in the United States reside in apartments, their own homes and work near Americans in everyday business lifestyles.

The majority of Kazakh adhere to Sunni Islam. However, some are also atheists.

Prayer Points

  • Pray God will reveal the truth in God not only being the ultimate Creator God but also an intimate one revealed through Jesus Christ.
  • Pray Christians will pay attention to their surroundings, recognizing that Kazakh might reside in their neighborhood.
  • Pray Christians will become friends with and minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the Kazakh.


People Group Resources

Central Asian Peoples - Short Videos
Short videos in mother tongues of the people groups in Central Asia.


Learning Resources

Learn more about "Any-3"
Any–3 provides biblical principles and practical steps that have equipped hundreds of Christians to witness confidently and effectively. Over the past decade, thousands of Muslims have been engaged with the gospel.

Learn more about "Learning Paths"
Online Courses for embracing, encountering and engaging diaspora people. Work at your own pace. Begin anytime and complete the course according to your schedule. Interactive, Hands-On Application.

Learn more about "Reaching the Nations"
This book delineates five disciplines Christians should develop in order to effectively reach the nations. More specifically, it will guide Christians to develop an engagement strategy in their locale.

Loving Muslims Small Group Study
This Loving Muslims booklet is a two-week group study that takes a deeper look at Christ’s command to "love our neighbor."

World Religions - Beliefs Overview
An overview of major world religions and cults - their beliefs and practices.

Overview of Islam
Overview of Islam and its sub-groupings. Developed by the North American Mission Board, SBC. Includes generalized witnessing tips.


Other Resources

Know God in 98 Languages
A CRU resource with 9 different witnessing models (e.g. 4 Spiritual Laws, etc.) in 98 languages.

Prayer Guide for Unreached Peoples
A 30 day guide to pray for unreached people groups.

Prayer Guide using the GOSPELS acronym
A prayer guide that utilizes the acronym GOSPELS to pray for workers among diaspora.

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Country City Metro Area Name State / Prov. Baseline Population
CanadaVancouverVancouver (Surrey)BC245
United StatesAntelopeSacramento--Arden-Arcade--RosevilleCA1,135
United StatesTorranceLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimCA765
United StatesBrooklynNew York-Newark-Jersey CityNY5,460
CanadaTorontoToronto (Mississauga, Brampton)ON495
United StatesPortlandPortland-Vancouver-HillsboroOR931
CanadaMontréalMontreal (Laval)QC530
United StatesKentSeattle-Tacoma-BellevueWA1,130