The Hokan languages are a proposed family of indigenous languages primarily spoken in the western United States and parts of Mexico. This grouping includes languages such as Shasta, Karuk, and Yokuts, among others. Linguists suggest that these languages share common features and may have originated from a single ancestral language. Research into the Hokan languages is ongoing, and their classification remains debated among linguists. Some scholars argue that the connections between these languages are not strong enough to warrant a single family designation. Despite this, the study of Hokan languages contributes to understanding the linguistic diversity of North America.