Many of the estimated 2,000 nations and tribes which existed in the 16th century suffered extinction as a consequence of the European settlement, and many were assimilated into the Brazilian population.
Sekitar 2.000 suku dan bangsa yang ada pada abad ke-16 menghilang akibat penaklukan oleh bangsa Eropa dan beberapa orang diantaranya berasimilasi dalam populasi Brasil.