In Germany, people with a family history of migration are often referred to as people with “foreign roots” or “roots” in other countries or cultures. This term can be problematic because it implies an automatic biological connection, or “rootedness” with a certain region and/or culture through birth. However, on the other hand the term can illustrate the possibility to “grow roots” in a new country. Thus, the term “rootedness” is also applied legally to argue for a person’s right to receive a permanent settlement permit or German citizenship.