DNA Genics AncestryDNA-2013 K24

By DNA Genics

Admixture Calculator

Calculator Details

Name

Target Population

World

Author

DNA Genics

Era

Modern

Number of Components

Description

DNA Genics AncestryDNA-2013 K24 is a modern-era autosomal admixture calculator designed to estimate the proportional ancestry of individuals from around the globe. Using a 24-cluster (K24) model informed by 23 reference populations, the calculator analyzes your genotype data to apportion ancestry into regional components such as West and Central African groups (Benin-Togo, Cameroon-Congo, Nigeria, Ivory Coast–Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Southeastern Bantu), North Africa, multiple Eurasian clusters (Near East, Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia), diverse European regions (Finland/Northwest Russia, Europe East, Europe West, Scandinavia, Great Britain, Ireland, Iberian Peninsula, Italy/Greece), plus Melanesian and Native American components. Who it’s for: genealogists, genetic hobbyists, historians, students, and researchers seeking a balanced, interpretable breakdown of recent and deep ancestry. It’s especially useful for people with complex, multi-regional heritage who want clearer subcontinental resolution than broad continental assignments provide. What you learn: proportional ancestry estimates that reveal recent admixture, regional affinities, and broad historical signals—such as Bantu expansions, trans-Atlantic and trans-Saharan gene flow, Eurasian migrations, and peopling of the Americas and Oceania. The output helps generate hypotheses about family history, regional origins, and population contacts. Context and limitations: admixture components reflect statistical affinities to reference groups and can represent both recent and ancient shared ancestry. Results depend on reference sampling, marker overlap, and model assumptions; small percentages can be noise. For the strongest interpretations, combine these results with uniparental markers, documented genealogy, and complementary calculators. Why it’s valuable: this calculator balances global coverage with fine subregional distinctions, offering actionable, easy-to-understand ancestry proportions gro

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Reference Populations

Africa:

Benin Togo: Populations primarily related to the Fon and Ewe ethnic groups.
Africa Southeastern Bantu: Ethnic groups in southeastern Africa, including Swahili and Zulu.
Cameroon Congo: Diverse communities including Bantu-speaking groups.
Mali: Predominantly Mande-speaking populations like the Bambara and Malinke.
Senegal: Wolof, Serer, and other ethnic groups.
Africa North: Berber and Arab populations from the Maghreb region.
Ivory Coast Ghana: Akan-speaking groups and other ethnicities.
Nigeria: Ethnic diversity including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa-Fulani.

Asia:

Caucasus: Populations such as Armenians and Georgians in the region between the Black and Caspian Seas.
Asia Central: Ethnic groups like Uzbeks and Kazakhs in central parts of the continent.
Asia South: Includes Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi populations.
Near East: Arab and Persian groups in regions like Mesopotamia.
Asia East: Encompasses Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Mongolian populations.

Europe:

Europe East: Includes Slavic groups such as Russians, Poles, and Ukrainians.
Finland Northwest Russia: Finns and peoples from northwest regions of Russia, including Karelians.
Europe West: Populations from countries like France, Germany, and the Benelux.
Iberian Peninsula: Spanish and Portuguese populations.
Great Britain: English, Scottish, and Welsh peoples.
Italy Greece: Populations from the Italian Peninsula and Greece.
Ireland: Predominantly Irish populations.
Scandinavia: Includes Norwegians, Swedes, and Danes.

Oceania:

Melanesia: Indigenous groups from regions like Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

North America:

Native American: Various indigenous groups across North America.

What is Admixture Analysis?

Admixture analysis is a method used to estimate your genetic ancestry by comparing your DNA to reference populations from around the world. Think of it as creating a recipe of your genetic makeup, where the ingredients are different ancestral populations.

This calculator uses 24 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Key Points

Your DNA is compared to 24 reference populations
Modern populations are used as references
Results show your genetic similarity to these populations

Understanding Your Results

Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember:

Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
Modern populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
Results are estimates based on available reference data