Celebrity Ethnicity – What Nationality Background Race

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Birth Name:

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, US

Date of Birth:

July 27, 1975

Race or Ethnicity:

Dominican

The American professional baseball player was born to Dominican parents. A-Rod himself was born in the US but spent some time in the Dominican Republic in his youth. He is able to speak Spanish as well as English.

The majority of Dominicans, about 73 percent, are made up of African descendants. While the remainder is made up of multiracial and European descendants. Rodriguez appears to be of mixed heritage, which would mean he possibly has African, European and Native Taino heritage.

In a 2005 article on ESPNdeportes.com Rodriguez proudly stated “I am going to play for the Dominican Republic, and I am going to make the Dominicans feel proud,” in the lead up to baseball’s first World Classic.

Source:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2106934

Celebrities with similar heritage:

1. Sammy Sosa
2. Joe DiMaggio
3. Fabolous
4. Derek Jeter
5. Rick Gonzalez
6. Kat Deluna
7. Zoe Saldana
8. Michelle Rodriguez
9. Rose Abdoo
10. José Canseco
11. Karina Pasian
12. Joe Torre
13. Tristan Wilds
14. Judy Reyes
15. Julissa Bermudez