During the late nineteenth century in the U.S., a perceived increase in the birth rate of racial minority groups along with the declining birthrates of whites was a phenomenon referred to by many as:

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The phenomenon of a perceived increase in the birth rate of racial minority groups and a declining birthrate of whites was referred to as "race suicide" during the late nineteenth century in the U.S. The term was coined by sociologist Edward A. Ross to describe his belief that the white race was committing "suicide" by not having enough children to maintain its dominance in society. Ross and others who believed in this theory argued that white women needed to have more children to ensure the survival of the white race.

During the Late Nineteenth Century in the U