Birth Name: Evan Michael Longoria

Place of Birth: Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 7, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Mexican, English, Dutch (father)
*Slovak, Ukrainian (mother)

Evan Longoria is a Mexican-American professional baseball player.

Evan is the son of Mary Ellen “Ellie” (Kristoff) and Michael Allan “Mike” Longoria. His father is of Mexican, English, and Dutch, descent. His mother has Slovak and Ukrainian ancestry.

Evan’s paternal grandfather was Alfred Lincoln Longoria (the son of Alfred Muses Longoria and Mary Louise Mata). Alfred was the son of ? Longoria and ? Moses.

Evan’s paternal grandmother was Irene Flora Osterhoudt (the daughter of Charles Robt Osterhoudt and Sylvia G. Booth). Charles was the son of Frank Osterhoudt and Ethel Johnson. Sylvia was Canadian.

Evan’s maternal grandfather was John Edward Kristoff (the son of John Edward Kristoff/Kristofsky and Mary Zirney). John was likely the son of Andrew Kristofsky and Anna Jarko/Jurko, who were Slovak immigrants. Mary was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Zirney and Julia Bosko, both from Austria, possibly also of Slovak descent.

Evan’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Uram (the daughter of Harry K. Uram and Anna Turek). Harry and Anna were born in Ukraine.

Sources: Marriage record of Evan’s paternal grandparents, Alfred Lincoln Longoria and Irene Flora Osterhoudt – https://familysearch.org

Evan’s paternal grandfather, Alfred Lincoln Longoria, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Evan’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles Robt Osterhoudt, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Evan’s maternal grandparents, John Edward Kristoff and Dorothy Uram – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Evan’s maternal great-grandparents, John Edward Kristoff/Kristofsky and Mary Zirney – https://familysearch.org

Evan’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Uram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Dorothy Uram on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Evan’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Uram) Kristoff – http://www.legacy.com

Likely Evan’s maternal great-grandfather, John Edward Kristoff/Kristofsky, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: María Guadalupe Jones Garay

Place of Birth: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Date of Birth: September 6, 1968

Ethnicity: Mexican, English, Basque

Lupita Jones is a Mexican actress, director, and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Mexico 1990 and Miss Universe 1991.

Lupita’s surnames, “Jones” and “Garay”, are English/Welsh and Basque in origin, respectively.

Birth Name: Samuel Nicholas Wechsler

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1978

Ethnicity: Mexican, English, German, Swiss-German, possibly other

Nick Wechsler is an American actor. He is son of Janet Ruth (Latsha) and Joseph Adolph Wechsler.

Nick’s maternal grandfather was George Phillip Latsha (the son of Samuel Merritt/Meritt Latsha and Dora Phillip/Phillips). Samuel was the son of Paul Hoffman Latsha and Ellen Knight. The surname “Latsha” was originally spelt “Latschar”, and can be traced back to Peter Joseph Latschar, who was born in Latterbach, Switzerland, the son of Hans Heinrich Latschar and Anna Maria. Nick’s grandfather George also had English and German ancestry, with roots in Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria, Germany.

Nick’s maternal grandmother was Wilma Jean/Mary Lazarine (the daughter of John Francisco Calvin Lazarine and Jorena/Regina Josephine Mora). Wilma was of Mexican ancestry. John was the son of Francisco “Frank” Lazarine and Petra Mendoza. Jorena was the daughter of Gabe Mora and Jorena.

Sources: Obituary of Nick’s mother, Janet Ruth (Latsha) Wechsler – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Nick’s maternal grandfather, George Phillip Latsha – https://www.wikitree.com
http://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of Nick’s maternal great-grandfather, Samuel Merritt/Meritt Latsha (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Paul Hoffman Latsha – http://www.genealogy.com

Nick’s maternal grandmother, Wilma Jean/Mary Lazarine, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, John C. Lazarine and Jorena/Regina Josephine Mora – https://familysearch.org

Partial genealogies, and obituaries, of Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, John Francisco Calvin Lazarine and Jorena/Regina Josephine (Mora) Lazarine – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Danielle Simone Bradbery

Place of Birth: League City, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 23, 1996

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Mexican

Danielle Bradbery is an American country singer. She is known for being the winner of the fourth season of NBC television show The Voice.

Danielle is the daughter of Gloria Ann (Redden) and Danny Keith Bradbery. She has a sister, Monica. They were raised in Cypress, Texas.

Regarding her ethnic background, Danielle has stated:

People may not know this about me, but I do have a Hispanic background. My mom’s side has a strong Spanish heritage.

Danielle’s paternal grandparents were Donald Joe Bradbery and Patsy Ruth Tidwell (the daughter of George William Tidwell and Bessie Mae Reaves).

Danielle’s maternal grandparents were Lee Wayne Redden (the son of Ernest Redden and Florence) and Ana Gloria Avila (the daughter of Gilbert Avila and Sarah Rojas).

Sources: Genealogy of Danielle’s father, Danny Keith Bradbery – http://gw.geneanet.org

http://read.tidal.com

Danielle’s paternal grandfather, Lee Wayne Redden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Megan Nicole Flores

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*German, possibly Native American (mother)

Megan Nicole is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and model.

She is the daughter of Tammy and Frankie Flores. She has a sister, Maddie. They were raised in Katy, Texas.

Megan has stated:

My dad’s family is originally from Mexico, but now three generations born in Texas. My mom is a mix of German and Native American. The Latin culture played a much larger role in our lives growing up, especially growing up in Houston. Anytime the family is together, even just my immediate family, there will be homemade Mexican food. Usually, we leave most of the cooking up to my dad, but I help make the tortillas from scratch, guacamole, and salsa.

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Birth Name: Erick Orrosquieta

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 30, 1991

Ethnicity: Mexican

Deorro is an American DJ. His mother’s maiden surname is “Rodríguez”.

Source: Birth record of Deorro – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 12, 1983

Ethnicity: Mexican (Spanish, some Indigenous, and Irish)

Manny Montana is an American actor. His parents are Mexican.

Manny has stated:

I’m first generation Mexican-American, with a lot of Spanish, Native American, and Irish blood in me. At first my family didn’t know what to make of my career choice. They were always supportive but would always say things like, ‘Make sure you have a side job or make sure you have a back up plan.’ As the years progressed that slowly changed to, ‘oh OK, keep it up maybe one day you’ll get a break.’ Now if you ask anyone in my family what I do for a living the answer is a simple, ‘he’s an actor.’ And that is something I’m extremely proud of.

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Birth Name: Alanna Noel Ubach

Place of Birth: Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 3, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Alanna Ubach is an American actress and singer.

Alanna is the daughter of Sidna Consuelo (Gonzalez) and Rodolfo Martínez Ubach. She has a sister, Athena.

The surname “Ubach” is Catalan.

Alanna’s father is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Alanna’s mother was from San Janvier, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Alanna’s paternal grandparents were Juan Ubach and Milagros Martínez. Juan was originally from Spain.

Alanna’s maternal grandparents were Consuelo and Gustavo Gonzalez.

Sources: Alanna’s father, Rodolfo Martínez Ubach, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Alanna’s maternal uncle (mother’s brother), Gustavo Velasquez Gonzalez – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

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Birth Name: Edurne Ganem

Place of Birth: Modesto, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: September 20, 1983

Ethnicity: Mexican (Lebanese, possibly other)

Edy Ganem is an American actress. She has two brothers. They were raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

Edy’s parents are originally from Mexico. She has stated on Twitter that both her parents have Lebanese ancestry.

Sources: https://twitter.com
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Birth Name: Bodie James Olmos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 27, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*English, German, some Swiss-French (maternal grandfather)
*Swedish (maternal grandmother)

Bodie Olmos is an American television and film actor.

Bodie is the son of Kaija Liane (Keel) and actor Edward James Olmos. Bodie’s siblings are Mico and Daniela.

Bodie’s father is of Mexican ancestry. He has also stated that his family’s surname was originally “Olmosh”, and that he has Hungarian Jewish ancestry from the surname. It is not clear, however, if this information has been verified/documented. “Olmos” is a common Spanish surname. The surname “Olmosh” does not appear to exist in Hungary.

Bodie’s mother is of one half Swedish, one quarter German, and English descent, along with some Swiss-French roots.

Bodie’s paternal grandfather was Pedro Olmos. Pedro was a Mexican immigrant.

Bodie’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Huizar (the daughter of Alfredo Franco Huizar). Alfredo was born in Texas, to parents from Mexico, Agustin Huizar and Maria/Mary Franco.

Bodie’s maternal grandfather was actor and singer Howard Keel, who was born Harry Clifford Keel (the son of Charles Homer Keel and Grace/Gracey M. Osterkamp). Charles was the son of William Carter Keel and Sarah E. Duncan. Grace was the daughter of Frederick “Fred” Osterkamp, who was German, and of Tilley/Tillie Miller, who was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Bodie’s maternal grandmother was Helen Elizabeth Anderson (the daughter of Adolf Anderson and Esther Lundberg). Helen was born in New Jersey, to Swedish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Bodie Olmos – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Bodie Olmos – https://familysearch.org

Bodie’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor Huizar, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bodie’s paternal great-grandfather, Alfredo Franco Huizar, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bodie’s maternal grandparents, Harry Clifford Keel and Helen Elizabeth Anderson – https://familysearch.org

Bodie’s maternal great-grandmother, Grace/Gracey M. Osterkamp, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bodie’s maternal grandmother, Helen Elizabeth Anderson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Alessandro Liborio Madrigal

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 4, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Al Madrigal is an American comedian and actor.

Al was born in San Francisco, California, to a father from Tijuana, Mexico, and a mother from Sicily, Italy. Al is married to Krystyn Madrigal, who is of half Greek and half Korean descent.

Al has stated:

I’m half-Sicilian, half-Mexican, I went to French school as a kid, and I don’t speak Spanish. Latinos don’t really claim me, and neither do the Sicilians. It’s the plight of the half-breed. That’s where part of my humor comes from.

Sources: ttp://www.sfgate.com
https://twitter.com

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Birth Name: Angelique Nalawi Cabral

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 28, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Mexican, possibly Native American (father)
*English, French (mother)

Angelique Cabral is an American actress. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Carmel Valley, California.

Angelique’s father is Mexican, and is also said to have Native American ancestry. Angelique’s mother is caucasian, and has English and French origins.

She has stated:

My dad is Mexican and my grandmother is Native American and they are proud to see me take on this role for many reasons. Mainly because it’s not the typical stereotypical part for a Latina. I feel like a lot of women, not just Latina women, but women in general will relate to her.

Sources: http://www.cbs.com
http://www.montereyherald.com

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Birth Name: Alan Peter Gadiot

Place of Birth: Haywards Heath, Sussex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 January, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Dutch (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Peter Gadiot is a British film and television actor.

Peter was born in Haywards Heath, Sussex, England, to a Dutch father and a Mexican mother. Peter speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Peter has said:

My father is Dutch so he looks very Northern European and I grew up in a small town in Sussex, which is white middle class, so I certainly felt very far away. The only similarity that we have in England is Spanish people so some people would think, ‘Oh he has a Spanish mother’. It’s kind of strange to say that, but they really had no concept of what Mexico was where I was growing up.

Sources: http://twitter.com
http://www.latina.com

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Birth Name: Jenna Marie Ortega

Place of Birth: Coachella Valley, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 2002

Ethnicity:
*75% Mexican
*25% Puerto Rican

Jenna Ortega is an American actress.

Jenna is the daughter of Natalie (Lopez) and Edward Ortega. Her father is of Mexican ancestry. Her mother is of half Puerto Rican and half Mexican (with roots in Sinaloa) descent.

She has stated:

I am 75 percent Mexican and 25 percent Puerto Rican. My greatgrandma on my mother’s side migrated from a small ranch near Sinaloa, Mexico. She came to the United States as an illegal immigrant in hopes to make a better life for her four daughters. She wanted them to speak perfect English, so that they would not draw attention and be deported, so they went to English speaking schools and were only allowed to speak English to her, so she could learn the language while trying to get her papers. My mom’s father was born in Puerto Rico, moved to New York with his family when he was a baby, and then moved to California during his high school years. My father is 100 percent Mexican, but his family moved to California generations before he was born. Spanish died down in his family, so he is not fluent. We are not really sure which part of Mexico my dad’s family is from. It is a mystery!

Sources: http://aumag.org
http://www.youtube.com

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Birth Name: Natalia M. Livingston

Place of Birth: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1976

Ethnicity:

*German, English, Irish, some French (father)

*Mexican (maternal grandfather)

*Ashkenazi Jewish, Mexican, possibly Swiss-German and German (maternal grandmother)

Natalia Livingston is an American actress.

Natalia is the daughter of Martha (Echavarria) and James A. Livingston. She has a brother, James. They were raised in Macon, Georgia.

Natalia’s father is American, and has English, German, and Irish ancestry. Natalia’s mother was born in Mexico. Natalia speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Natalia’s paternal grandfather was Wilbur Merle Livingston (the son of James Irvin Livingston and Minerva Belle Shaffer). James was the son of Alfred Wissinger Livingston and Mary Jane “Polly” Berkebile. Minerva was the daughter of Isaac D. Shaffer and Susannah Weaver.

Natalia’s paternal grandmother was Fannie Virginia Callihan (the daughter of Charles G. Callihan and Nellie A. McCreary). Charles was the son of John Wesley Callihan and Susanna Gephart. Nellie was the daughter of Albert McCreary and Salome Bence/Bentz.

Natalia’s maternal grandfather was Salvador Echavarria (the son of Rosalío G. Echavarria and María Antonia).

Natalia’s maternal grandmother was Natalia/Natalie Gertrude Levin (the daughter of Henry Levin and Emily Pauline Hausor/Hause).

Natalia’s great-grandfather Henry was likely born in Arizona, to a German/Prussian Jewish father, Alexander Levin, and a Mexican mother, Zenora/Zenone Molina. Natalia’s great-grandmother Emily was born in California, to a father from Switzerland a mother from Germany.

Sources: Obituary and Genealogy of Natalia’s paternal grandparents, Wilbur Merle Livingston and Fannie Virginia Callihan – http://http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Natalia’s mother, Martha (Echavarria) Livingston – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Natalia’s maternal grandparents, Salvador Echavarria and Natalia Gertrude Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about the Echavarria family – http://www.jesusmariaechavarria.org.mx

Likely Natalia’s maternal grandmother, Natalia/Natalie Hausor – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Alexander Levin – http://books.google.com

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Place of Birth: St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1999

Ethnicity:

*Polish, English, Irish (father)

*Mexican (mother)

Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor.

Ethan is the son of Yvonne (Cabrera) and David J. Cutkosky. Ethan’s father has Polish, English, and Irish ancestry. Ethan’s mother is of Mexican descent, as Ethan has stated.

Ethan’s paternal grandfather was Whitey Cutkosky.

Ethan’s paternal grandmother was Margaret “Maggie” Lee Eaton (the daughter of Albert “Abe” B. Eaton and Ruth Marie Olds). Albert was the son of Benjamin “Bennie” Nelson Eaton and Amberette Belle Flaherty. Ruth was the daughter of Robert L. Olds and Bertha E. Henderson.

Ethan’s maternal grandparents were Sergio Cabrera and Virginia Padron (the daughter of Francisco “Frank” Padron and Ana “Anita” Luna).

Sources: Obituary and Genealogy of Ethan’s paternal great-grandfather, Albert Benjamin Eaton – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ethan’s paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Marie Olds – http://sheridancountyjournalstar.net

Obituary of Ethan’s maternal grandmother, Virginia (Padron) Cabrera – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Nazanin Aliza Mandighomi

Place of Birth: Valencia, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 11, 1986

Ethnicity: Persian, Mexican, Spanish, Native American

Nazanin Mandi is an American actress, singer, and model. She is the daughter of Ali Reza Mandighomi and Luz Cecilia Saenz.

Some sites state that she has Persian, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American ancestry. Her first name, Nazanin, is of Persian origin.

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Birth Name: Roberto Gaston Orci

Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Birth: July 20, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Mexican [Italian, Spanish] (father)
*Cuban (mother)

Roberto Orci is a Mexican-American film and television screenwriter and producer.

Roberto’s father is Mexican. Roberto’s mother is Cuban. Roberto was raised in Mexico, Texas, California, and Canada. Roberto’s brother is television writer J. R. Orci.

Roberto’s paternal grandparents are said to be Italian and Spanish.

Sources: http://www.latinovations.com

http://www.fastcompany.com

http://www.latinheat.com

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Birth Name: Jessica Maria Xitlali

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 29, 1999

Ethnicity: Mexican

Mia Xitlali is an American actress.

Mia’s father is from El Paso, Texas, of Mexican descent. Mia’s mother is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Mia has stated that her surname means “star” in the Nahuatl language.

Sources: http://www.latintimes.com

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Birth Name: Damian Robert Chapa

Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Mexican [including Spanish and Italian] (father)
*German (mother)

Damian Chapa is an American actor, film producer, and film director. Damian was raised in New York.

Damian is the son of Rico Chapa. Damian’s father is Mexican and has Italian roots. His surname is of Spanish origin. Damian’s mother is American, and has German roots. Damian’s mother is also said to have some Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Cherokee ancestry has been verified/documented.

Damian has stated:

I think it is funny how ignorant people are when it comes to “Mexican” people or “Mexican American” people. We are a very diverse people, and not all one color or one stereo type. I in fact have several cultures in my blood line. My Dad is Mexican with Italian descent and my Mother is German and American Indian Cherokee. So that makes me Mexican German, Cherokee and Italian. However I am much closer to my Mexican American culture as it was something that was there for me when I was a kid. I am very passionate, intense and very family loving person. I speak some Spanish as a result of my Mexican grandmother. I am very close to my Mexican American culture as well.

Source: Obituary of Damian’s father, Rico Chapa – http://www.legacy.com

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