I think, @Jym626, because we treat Hispanic as a culture when it really needs to be recognized as a race. The Census was talking about making it one (this was several years ago, so maybe it’s in consideration for the next Census). If it becomes a race, then people like the OP would be like the guys who attend their friends’ St. Paddy’s Day party; you can drink the beer, but it won’t make you Irish. According to current definitions, people like OP are Hispanic. But creators of government definitions and forms aren’t always known for their clarity (IRS, I’m talking to you…)