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 very urbanized, with 81% residing in cities and suburbs as of 2014 (the worldwide urban rate is 54%). California and Texas are the most populous states, as the mean center of U.S. population has consistently shifted westward and southward. New York City is the most populous city in the United States.