Asian (Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, other) groups made up 6.8 per cent of the population; black groups 3.4 per cent; Chinese groups 0.7 cent,Arab groups 0.4 per cent and other groups 0.6 per cent. In London in 2011, 45 per cent (3.7 million) of 8.2 million usual residents were White British.

How many ethnicities are in the UK?

Population by ethnicityEthnic groupPopulation (2011)Percentage of total populationWhite or White British: Total55,010,35987.1Gypsy/Traveller/Irish Traveller: Total63,1930.1Asian or Asian British: Indian1,451,8622.3Asian or Asian British: Pakistani1,174,9831.98 more rows

What is your ethnic group?

Membership of an ethnic group tends to be defined by a shared cultural heritage, ancestry, origin myth, history, homeland, language, or dialect, symbolic systems such as religion, mythology and ritual, cuisine, dressing style, art, or physical appearance.

What is my ethnicity if I was born in England?

Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if youre a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983.

How do I prove I am a British citizen?

You can prove you have right of abode if you have a UK passport describing you as a British citizen or British subject with right of abode. Otherwise you need to apply for a certificate of entitlement.