Snagovian people

Snagovians

Snagoveni
Flag of the Snagovian people
Snagovian fishermen, 1950's
Total population
c. 20,000-25,000
Regions with significant populations
Snagov region, Romania	c. 22,500
Languages
Snagovian Romanian dialect
Religion
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Bulgarians

Snagovians (Romanian: Snagoveni) are a nation and South Slavic ethnic group native to Snagov, who share a common Snagovian ancestry, culture, history and identity. They form the majority of the population in Snagov, while in surrounding regions they exist as historical communities. The origins of the Snagovians can be traced back to early Slavic migrations into the Snagovian plain during the early medieval period.

Their ancestry reflects a blend of Slavic, Thracian, and Turkic influences, shaped by centuries of migrations and invasions. Snagovians have developed a distinct identity tied to the forests and shores of Lake Snagov, setting them apart from the latinized population, which surrounds them in southern Romania.