Well, it depends on what you mean. If you are talking about ethnicity, then yes, they are Mexican. For example, if you are Italian and born in America, you are still Italian. But you are also an American citizen. You can have two different home countries without any problem. Also, there are German-Americans, French-Canadians, etc. Your heritage and your home country can be combined and you still have clear definition of who you are and where your family originates from. Very simple.
Any person born in the United States is Considered to be an American Citizen. A person of Mexican origin may call themselves Mexican American, but the correct term is American.
Sam Houston was an American (he was born in Virginia). He had fought the Mexicans 10 years earlier in the Texas Revolution (1836) and was a US Senator during the Mexican-American War.
Jim Plunkett is not a Native American; he is of Mexican and Irish descent. He was born in San Jose, California, and is primarily known for his successful career as a quarterback in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders. While he has often been celebrated for his heritage, it does not include Native American ancestry.
If they are born a Native American they can be, but if not,no.
The ladies world number 1 Lorena Ochoa is Mexican. Esteban Toledo is a male professional golfer. Lee Trevino although an American, born in America has a rich Mexican ancestry.
It depends on where the child was born. If the child was born in Mexico, then the child is Mexican. If it was born on America, then it is American. But technically its both. American and Mexican. Its part of their heritage. Just like people are Irish, German, Polish; they dont have to be born there for that to be part of their heritage.
No she is not. Alba was born in California and her mother is of Danish and French Canadian descent and her father is Mexican American. She says that she doesn't want to be called Latina and states that she is now an American.
No, Russell Wilson is not Mexican. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has a diverse heritage that includes African American and European ancestry. His family background features a mix of cultures, but he does not identify as Mexican.
Well, I hope what you're trying to ask is "What do you call a person who's parents were born in Mexico, but they were not." You call someone who was born in Mexico, Mexican. Someone who's parents are Mexican (Born in Mexico) they are called Mexican- Americans.
Mexican-American
No, Ron Artest, also known as Metta Sandiford-Artest, is not Mexican. He was born in Queens, New York, and is of African American descent. While he has been involved in various cultural initiatives, his heritage is not Mexican.
Her father is of Mexican descent and her mother is of Italian descent. Her nationalities are Mexican, Italian and American.
If you mean "American" as in someone born in the Americas, yes. If you mean "American" as in a US citizen, no; they are Mexican, unless one of their parents is American.
Nancy Lopez is an American professional golfer of Mexican descent. She was born in Torrance, California, to Mexican immigrant parents. Lopez has celebrated her heritage throughout her career and is known for her contributions to golf and her advocacy for diversity in the sport.
Both. People born from an American parent are Americans by birthright. Also, Mexican law stipulates that anyone born on Mexican soil, Mexican waters or Mexican ships on international waters, are Mexican. Both US and Mexico allow for dual citizenship.
Mexican heritage
Yes, Melina Perez is of Mexican descent. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to Mexican parents and has spoken openly about her Mexican heritage.