Global Ancestry K23 2017
Global Ancestry K23 2017 delivers a clear, high‑resolution K=23 admixture profile using 161 worldwide reference populations. Ideal for researchers, genealogists and curious users, it reveals percent‑level regional affinities across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania. Interpret results as probabilistic genetic signals—powerful for exploration, not definitive identity labels.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Global Ancestry K23 2017 is a high-resolution admixture calculator that estimates an individual’s genetic ancestry using a model of 23 ancestry components (K=23) derived from 161 curated reference populations worldwide. It compares your genotype to a broad panel spanning Europe, the Near East, North Africa, Sub‑Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, Siberia, the Americas and Oceania to report proportional affinities and regional signals.
Who this calculator is for:
- Researchers seeking a compact, replicable K=23 overview of global ancestry
- Genealogists and adoptees exploring multi‑regional roots
- Enthusiasts curious about fine‑scale continental and subcontinental ancestry
What this calculator analyzes:
- Genome‑wide allele frequency patterns matched to 23 modelled components
- Relative contributions from 161 modern reference populations (e.g., Western and Eastern Europe, Levant, Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Siberia, Indigenous American groups, Oceania, and diverse African populations)
Insights you can gain:
- Percent‑level breakdowns of major ancestry components and regional affinities
- Signals of recent admixture versus older shared ancestry
- Clues to migratory and historical contacts (e.g., Eurasian steppe, Mediterranean, Trans‑Saharan interactions)
Context and limitations:
- K=23 is a modern, statistical model — components are abstractions that summarize genetic structure, not “pure” historical populations.
- Results depend on reference sampling, allele frequencies, and quality of input genotype data. Interpret as probabilistic affinities, not definitive identities.
Why this calculator is valuable:
- Combines broad geographic coverage (161 populations) with a compact, interpretable K=23 framework to reveal subtle multi‑regional patterns
- Useful as an exploratory tool alongside haplogroup and segment‑based analyses for building hypotheses about ancestry
How to read results: look for dominant components, sec
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
23 Reference Populations
Europe:
South-East Europe: Serb, Croat, Bosniak, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Albanian, Greek, Calabrian, West Sicilian, East Sicilian, South Italian, Maltese, Italian North, Tuscany, Italian, Sardinian
Groups with rich cultural histories located around the Balkans and the Mediterranean islands.Iberian Peninsula: Spanish, Portuguese, Basque, South West French
Regions known for their distinct languages and shared cultures influenced by various historical empires.West and Central European: German, Austrian, French, Dutch, Belgian
Characterized by the mixture of Germanic and Romance influences.British Isles: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Orcadian
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon traditions shape these populations.Scandinavia: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish
Nordic countries with shared history and linguistic ties.East Europe: Belarusian, Ukrainian, Mordovian, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian
Diverse Slavic and Baltic cultures influenced by historic geopolitical changes.Finland: Finnish
Unique Uralic language speakers with distinct ethnic identity.
Middle East and North Africa:
Asia Minor: Turkish, Abkhasian, Armenian, Georgian_Laz, Georgian_Imer, Kurd, Assyrian
Cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia, home to diverse ethnic groups.West Middle East: Egyptian, BedouinA, BedouinB, Syrian, Palestinian, Samaritan, Jordanian, Lebanese, Lebanese_Druze, Druze
Rich in ancient civilizations, with diverse religious and ethnic communities.East Middle East: Saudi, Yemenite_Mahra, Iranian, Yemenite Jews
Regions characterized by shared historical and religious ties with unique local customs.North Africa: Sahraoui, Libyan, Tunisian, Moroccan, Algerian, Mozabite, Berbers
Berber and Arab influences dominate these cultures, with historical ties to the Mediterranean.
Central and South Asia:
Central Asia: Tajik, Pashtun, Brahui, Kalash, Burusho, Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi, Gujarati
Home to ancient trade routes, with diverse languages reflecting a rich history.South Central Asia: Tamil, Marathi, Bengali
Distinct linguistic and cultural traditions in the Indian subcontinent.
East Asia:
South East Asia: Kinh Vietnam, Lahu, Yi, Miao, Naxi, She, Tujia, Dai, Thai, Cambodian, Malay, Filipino, Indonesian
A region of high linguistic and ethnic diversity, influenced by various empires and trade.North East Asia: Han China, Japanese, Korean, Kazakh, Uighur, Kirghiz, Kalmyk, Altaian, Tuvinian, Buriat, Mongol, Daur, Oroqen, Hezhen, Xibo
Diverse populations from vast regions, with rich histories and cultural identities.Siberia: Koryak, Nganasan, Yakut, Chukchi, Evenki
Indigenous peoples with unique adaptation to harsh environmental conditions.
Oceania:
- Melanesia: Papuan, Melanesian
Region known for linguistic diversity with thousands of distinct languages.
Americas:
Native North and Central American: Inuit, Creek, Navajo, Sioux, Cherokee, Pima, Maya, Nahua, Mixe
Rich cultural heritages with deep roots and significant influence from diverse pre-Columbian civilizations.Native South American: Quechua, Karitiana, Surui, Arawak
Communities with traditions that trace back to major pre-Columbian empires.
Africa:
West Africa: Fon, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Aja, Akan, Baoule, Wolof, Fula, Serer, Mandinka, Jola, Soninké, Bambara, Kongo, Yoruba, Haussa, Igbo, Mende, Dogon
Region of immense cultural diversity, with languages and traditions dating back millennia.East Africa: Somali, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Luhya_Kenya, Datog, Masai
Diverse languages and cultures influenced by rich histories of kingdoms and trade.South Africa: Khomani San
Home to some of the oldest human cultures, with rich oral traditions and unique adaptations.
Understanding Admixture Analysis
Learn how admixture calculators work and how to interpret your results
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 23 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 23 reference populations
- Modern populations are used as genetic references
- Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
- More accurate with a diverse reference panel
Understanding Your Results
Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember these important points:
- Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
- Modern populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
- Results are estimates based on available reference data