William Burleson

Wauseka County William Burleson

The Latino Community has appeared for many years. As time progress, the Latinos become more in number and population. The term "Latino" includes peoples with Portuguese roots, such as Brazilians, as well as those of Spanish-language origin. In the United States, many Hispanics are of both Iberian (primarily Spanish) and Native American ancestry (mestizo). About 15,000 Latinos are now Waukesha County residents, and there are very unique qualities ascribed to this community. A significant number of Latinos can trace their Waukesha roots to the early 1920s and 1930s. There are now many families who are third- and fourth-generation Latinos and new arrivals continue to join friends and relatives already established in Waukesha.