Dialects: Iowa (Baxoje, Ioway), Niutaji (Missouri, Missouria, Nyut’chi), Oto (Chiwere, Jiwele, Jiwere, Otoe).
Genealogy:
Demographics: No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers of Iowa and Oto died in 1996 (1997 J. GoodTracks). Ethnic population: 1,150 (Golla 2007). L2 users: 20 L2 learners, none fluent.
Language Use: In 1999, only 4 passive speakers remain, none fluent (Golla 2007).
Nation of Origin: United States
Other Comments: Iowa and Oto formerly 1 language, with some family variations cross-cutting tribal affiliations. Missouri dialect extinct for many years. Language preservation activities taking place in Oklahoma.