In its broadest sense, Creole means “native”—or, in the context of Louisiana history, “native to Louisiana.” In a narrower sense, however, it has historically referred to black, white, and mixed-raced persons who are native to Louisiana.

What race is Creole?

Creole people are ethnic groups which originated during the colonial era from racial mixing mainly involving West Africans as well as some other people born in colonies, such as French, Spanish, and Indigenous American peoples; this process is known as creolization.

What does it mean to be white Creole?

The word originally defined white people of British and European descent who were born in the Caribbean. ... White people born in the West Indies became White Creoles.