early 17c., conversation, dialogue, from Latin colloquium conversation (see colloquy). Also as a legal term; meaning meeting, assembly, conference, seminar is attested from 1844. Online Etymology Dictionary, Â© 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source
New York remained the nationâs most populous city and gained 52,700 people during the year ending July 1, 2014, which is more than any other U.S. city. Half of the 10 cities with the largest population gains between 2013 and 2014 were in Texas â Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth.
It is spread out over 599.6 square miles and has a population of 2,099,451 as of 2010. Houston is regarded as the largest city in the Southern United States and has the highest population of any other city in Texas. It is ranked as the 4th most populous city in the entire country. 8. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.