Generate ethnicities
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Selecting an Ethnicity
Reflect on:
- Region—Oceania, Europe, Africa?
- Cultural specificity?
- Respectful usage?
- Does it inform character identity?
- Is it appropriate?
How are ethnicities chosen?
They’re randomly selected from an inclusive global list.
Can I filter region?
No direct filter—regenerate until desired region appears.
Are selections respectful?
Yes—they use recognized terms without stereotypes.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click until your world map fills.
How to copy or save?
Click to copy or heart to favorite.
What are good ethnicities?
There's thousands of random ethnicities in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Akan
- Turkic
- Sranan Tongo
- Kikuyu
- Korean
- Punjabi
- Tupi-Guarani
- Tlingit
- Zuni
- Nenets
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!