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Puerto Rican people today share one common factor and that is that they have one of the most diverse genetic makeup out of all other ethnic groups. This has to do with their History stemming back to the times of the Taino Indians when Columbus fist set foot on the Island of Boriken. One of Columbus's followers, Juan Ponce DE Leon, set out to convert the Indian population from their native believes to Christianity. when the Taino population resisted the Spaniards wiped out about 90% of the Taino population, leaving the surviving Tainos no choice but to mix with whatever other groups were available at the time to re populate the race. Those other groups were the Spaniards and the African slaves. This is why our primary language is Spanish and our culture reflects aspects of African, Taino Indian and Spaniard. Today Puerto Ricans continue to carry on that mixture and the population of Puerto Ricans or Borinquenos, as we like to call ourselves, continue to have one of the most diverse genetic makeup in the world. From a biological point of view this diversity provides the Puerto Rican population with certain biological advantages, one of which is evident to anyone doing genealogical research, That is the inheritance of the longevity gene. Many Puerto Ricans tend to live well into their 90's some reach 100 years old or more. There is a certain Irony to this story which is based on historical facts and that is that Juan Ponce De Leon was searching for some mystical fountain of youth. In his actions to convert the Taino's faith to Christianity, he may have inadvertently and unknowingly discovered the fountain of youth.
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Are all Puerto Ricans of some Spanish ethnicity or are they mixed?
both
What is the phobia of puerto ricans?
The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia" The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia"
Is puerto rican an ethnicity?
Puerto Rican is often considered both a nationality and a cultural identity rather than a distinct ethnicity. Puerto Ricans are primarily of mixed heritage, including Indigenous Taíno, Spanish, and African ancestries. This diverse background means that Puerto Ricans can identify with various ethnicities, but they collectively share a unique cultural identity tied to the island of Puerto Rico.
What are the three largest Spanish speaking groups in the us?
The three largest Spanish-speaking groups in the US are Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans. Mexican Americans are the largest group among Spanish speakers, followed by Puerto Ricans and then Cuban Americans.
Who dick is bigger dominicans or puerto ricans?
Puerto ricans
Do puerto ricans get medicare or medicade?
do puerto ricans get medicade
Why are there really dark Puerto Ricans?
Because some Puerto Ricans have a strong African blood line. They are Afro-Puerto Ricans.
When was Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party created?
Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party was created in 2003.
Which group migrated north largely to New York city where a unique immigrant community?
puerto ricans
What are people from Puerto Rico called?
You may call them 'Puerto Ricans' or 'Americans'.
What are the three largest groups of Latinos in the US?
The three largest groups of Latinos in the U.S. are Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. Mexicans make up the largest segment, representing a significant portion of the Latino population. Puerto Ricans are the second-largest group, with a strong presence in the northeastern states. Cubans, while smaller in number compared to Mexicans and Puerto Ricans, have a notable community primarily in Florida.
What nationality has more gay people Dominicans or Puerto Ricans?
There are more gay Dominicans than Puerto Ricans, simply because there are more total Dominicans than Puerto Ricans.
