Dialects: Hano, Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, Tesuque.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,500 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,200 speakers in New Mexico, 300 in Arizona (Golla 2007). 18 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007).
Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. Language preservation project focusing on computer technology (Golla 2007). 50% below 18 years, 70% above 18 (1980 census); most adults. Many younger ones prefer English [eng]; some do not speak Tewa. Some children acquiring the language in Hano (Golla 2007).
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1969–1984.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: United States