A Brief History of “Michigander”
And why “Michiganian” is wrong
Rick Snyder ended one of the longest-running debates in our state’s history during his time as governor.
In 2017, he signed into law a package of bills that made the term “Michigander” the official demonym of the Great Lakes State. And he was right to do so.
The folksy alternative to the sterile and corporate “Michiganian” is the proper term for Michigan residents.
