Michigander

"Michigander" (/ˈmɪ.ʃəˌɡæn.dər/ mih-shə-GAN-der) and "Michiganian" (/ˈmɪ.ʃəˌɡeɪ.niən/ mih-shə-GAY-nee-ən) are unofficial^[1] demonyms for natives and residents of the U.S. state of Michigan. Less common alternatives include Michiganer, Michiganite, Michiganese, Michigine,^[2]^[3] and Michigoose (female).^[4]

^ Michigan Historical Center (March 10, 2008). "Michigan FAQ". Michigan Facts & History. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on December 17, 2009.
^ Marckwardt, Albert H. (1952). "Wolverine and Michigander". Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review. 58: 203–208.
^ Sperber, Hans (February 1954). "Words and Phrases in American Politics: Michigander". American Speech. 29 (1): 21–27. doi:10.2307/453592. JSTOR 453592.
^ Mencken, H. L. (1947). "Names for Americans". American Speech. 22 (4): 241–256. doi:10.2307/486658. ISSN 0003-1283. JSTOR 486658. The chief objection to Michigander is that it inspires idiots to call a Michigan woman a Michigoose and a child a Michigosling, but the people of the State have got used to this