The Numic branch is a group of languages within the larger Uto-Aztecan language family. It primarily includes languages spoken by Indigenous peoples in the western United States, particularly in areas like Nevada, Utah, and California. The two main divisions of the Numic branch are Northern Numic and Southern Numic, which encompass languages such as Shoshoni, Comanche, and Paiute. These languages share common linguistic features and have evolved from a common ancestral language. The Numic branch is significant for understanding the cultural and historical connections among the Indigenous groups in the region. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and revitalize these languages, which are at risk of becoming endangered.