57 Hispanic Heritage Facts That Will Leave You Stunned

The Hispanic heritage month is a time of family gatherings, lunches, and festivities.

The U.S. has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month for almost 30 years. The event, which starts September 15, welcomes participants from throughout the nation.

The Hispanic population in America is multi-ethnic. Nearly 60 million individuals are Spanish-speaking, and their demographics and economics vary. As Latin American migration patterns change, so do the origins of U.S. Hispanics.

Introduction To Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic is one of the fastest-growing racial or ethnic groups in America. Here, we will look at some facts about them.

• A person or group may be considered Hispanic if their ancestry, racial or ethnic, can be traced back to Spain.
• The phrase 'Spanish-speaking' is often used to describe nations having a strong cultural and historical connection to Spain.
• More than half of these nations use Spanish as their primary or official language.
• The majority of Hispanics speak Spanish as a first or second language.
• Latino and Hispanic are not interchangeable terms.
• A person who is Hispanic is one who was born in or has ancestry from a nation where Spanish is the primary language.
• Latino is a phrase used to denote someone from Latin America.
• Hispanics may be Latinos, although not all Latinos are Hispanic.
• Latinos, such as Brazilians, are not native speakers of Spanish.
• Because they are a member of the European Union, Spaniards are classified as Hispanics rather than Latinos.
• Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela are some of the Hispanic-majority nations in the world.
• Hispanics are outnumbering all other racial and ethnic groups in terms of population growth.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States will reach a record 62.1 million in 2020.
• 18.7 % of the United States population is made up of Hispanics.
• Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the U.S.

Meaning Of Hispanic Heritage

Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight the value of diversity. This section will look into facts about the Hispanic heritage month.

• The initial Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in the U.S. was almost 40 years ago.
• Hispanic culture is a combination of customs, traditions, beliefs, and art forms usually shared by people.
• The Spanish language is the most common cultural feature among Hispanics.
• Mexican-Americans make up more than 60% of the nation's total Hispanic population.
• Americans of Puerto Rican origin are the third biggest ethnic community in the United States.
• In 2018, the number of Americans of Cuban, El Salvadoran, Dominican Republican, Guatemalan, Colombian, and Honduran ancestry was around one million.
• Throughout the Hispanic heritage month, events such as parades, art displays, conferences, and community meetings are held to honor the month.
• Mexico is the most prevalent location of origin for Hispanic Americans, accounting for 61%.
• 10% of 2020 presidential voters were Hispanic.
• People from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Honduras, and Guatemala make up the majority of Latinos in the United States.

Examples Of Hispanic Heritage

The culture of Hispanic people is vibrant and unique. Here, we will look at some facts regarding the month that celebrates the heritage of this community.

• The Quinceanera Fiesta or Fiesta Rosa is a gathering of adolescents to celebrate their 15th birthday. It depicts the passage from adolescent to womanhood.
• To begin the festivities, the family and friends get together for the mass of gratitude.
• The 15-year-old girl dresses up in a pink outfit for this special occasion.
• 'Dia de los Muertos' is a November event. Mexicans memorialize their dead ancestors on this day.
• Two days are devoted to 'Angelitos' (children) and 'Adultos' (adults).
• Las Pinatas is a candy-filled fiesta festivity. When pinatas were initially introduced in the 13th century, they represented Satan. Pinatas are now associated with joy.
• Las Mañanitas is a well-known birthday song among the people of this community. The family usually sings this song in their honor before the individual wakes up or shortly after they've had their cake.
• The most popular version of this song is a mariachi performance.
• Carnival is celebrated in Spanish-speaking nations from the end of January to the beginning of March.
• The Carnival is the last opportunity for people to have fun before Lent begins.
• In the community, 'provecho' is a phrase used to congratulate someone on a successful dinner.
• You may utilize 'provecho' while you're having a meal with family or friends.

Hispanic Culture And Tradition

Latin American Spanish traditions are rich in ceremonies and festivities. In this section, we will go through some facts regarding the traditions of the people of Hispanic origin.

• National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the lives and achievements of Americans with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.
• Under President Lyndon Johnson, the celebration began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week.
• Senator Paul Simon introduced a bill to celebrate Hispanic heritage measures in 1988.
• Congress approved the bill.
• In 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended it to a 30-day term.
• September 15 is significant since it is the independence day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
• Mexico and Chile also commemorate their respective independence days on September 16 and 18.
• Columbus Day happens to be on October 12.
• President George Bush was the first president to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15.
• In the House of Representatives, he was a sponsor of the first 1968 Hispanic Heritage Week legislation.
• The official government maintains a schedule of notable events held around the U.S.
• The bulk of the events hosted around the United States is family-friendly.
• September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.
• The U.S. Law Library has developed commemorative guides about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
• About 1.1 million U.S. military veterans are Hispanic or Latino.
• Sesame Street has covered Hispanic Heritage Month.
• Spanish traditions dictate that it is bad luck to cut a baby's hair before learning to walk.
• Sweeping over someone's feet is considered bad luck in this society.
• It is said that a broom hung upside down outside your door might deter undesirable guests.
• People use National Hispanic Heritage Week to show the importance of Hispanics in America.