Where does the majority of the Spanish population come from in Miami?

The majority of the Spanish-speaking population in Miami, Florida, comes from Cuba. This is most likely due to Cuba's proximity to Miami, and thus the Cubans' Immigration to the city. According to the US Census File for "Hispanic and Latino Origin Reports" from 2010, approximately 34.4% of Miami's population was of Cuban origin. The 2nd largest representation in Miami was that of South Americans, who made up around 8.7%. Miami is the largest city in the US with a Cuban-American population. Miami is nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America" for having such a large population of Spanish speakers. It is the 2nd largest American city with a Spanish-speaking majority.