This is a list of notable Americans of Spanish descent, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. There are also many people in the United States of Hispanic "national" origin, (e.g.: Cuban Americans, etc) or other Latin Americans, who self-identify their heritage as being from Spain. This list is ordered by surname within section. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Spanish American or must have references showing they are Spanish American and are notable.