Most common languages spoken at home in Greater Minneapolis and surrounding regions Stacker #10. Arabic - 11,327 speakers (0.3% of population) #9. Other Asian Languages - 12,481 speakers (0.33% of population) #8. Russian - 12,636 speakers (0.33% of population) #7. French - 13,940 speakers (0.36% of population) #6. Western Africa - 16,466 speakers (0.43% of population) Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Minneapolis by diners #5. Vietnamese - 19,658 speakers (0.51% of population) #4. Chinese - 20,259 speakers (0.53% of population) #3. Hmong - 70,061 speakers (1.83% of population) #2. Afro-Asiatic Languages - 84,688 speakers (2.21% of population) #1. Spanish - 173,173 speakers (4.51% of population) Lowest-paying jobs in Minneapolis Ryan DeBerardinis // Shutterstock