No. The most common Hispanic last name in America is Garcia, THEN Rodriguez.
First Hispanic governor of a U.S. state: Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca (New Mexico, 1917)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund and The National Hispanic Recognition Program are the two top Hispanic scholarships in the US.
Texas has the largest Hispanic population among those states, with over 11 million Hispanics. Colorado and New Mexico have significantly smaller Hispanic populations in comparison.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory with a deep Hispanic heritage.
Mississippi (state & river) Colorado (state & river)
There is no exact number of Hispanic mayors as this can vary depending on the region and time. However, as of 2021, there are numerous Hispanic mayors leading cities across the United States, including major cities like Miami, Albuquerque, and Houston.
The most important being that the US are becoming a 'Hispanic' country. By 2050 one in three Americans will be Hispanic, 21% will be of other minority and a little over 36% will be 'white'.
Hispanic Hetitage Month
One reason for the strong Hispanic heritage in the Southwest region of the US is historical ties dating back to the Spanish colonization of the area in the 16th century. This has led to the establishment of long-standing Hispanic communities that have preserved their language, traditions, and customs over generations.
Florida
Bill Richardson, whose mother is Hispanic.