'non-Caucasian' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Caucasian,' which refers to people of European descent.

The term 'Caucasian' was first used in the 18th century to describe people from the Caucasus region, and it evolved to refer to people of European descent. 'Non-Caucasian' emerged as a term to describe those not fitting this category.

Initially, 'Caucasian' referred to people from the Caucasus region, but it evolved to mean people of European descent. 'Non-Caucasian' was coined to describe those not of European descent.