<p>Albert, I’m not sure there is such thing as Spanish blood but perhaps you meant that metaphorically. </p>
<p>I agree with entomom that appearance is not a factor in defining Hispanics. We come ain all colors and sizes. But appearance is important to the way people experience being Hispanic in society. Darker-skinned people are more likely to be discriminated against or even profiled. (That’s another issue.)</p>
<p>Getting back to Albert’s queries, I encourage you to go back and read the thread noted above. And if you decide to self-identify as Hispanic, then just have an answer if someone asks you, how are you Hispanic? If it’s your great-grandparent, then someone might follow up with, and how does that make you Hispanic? And be ready to answer.</p>