DNA Genics World FTDNA-2017 K24 V2

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Admixture Calculator

Calculator Details

Name
DNA Genics World FTDNA-2017 K24 V2
Target Population
World
Author
DNA Genics
Era
Ancient
Number of Components
24
Description
DNA Genics World FTDNA-2017 K24 V2 is an ancient-era admixture calculator that compares an autosomal DNA profile against 163 geographically and culturally diverse reference populations to estimate deep ancestral components. Built from the FTDNA-2017 dataset at K=24 (version 2), it is calibrated to reveal continental-scale and fine regional affinities by partitioning genetic variation into 24 ancestral clusters and mapping those clusters onto modern proxy populations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South and East Asia, Siberia, Oceania and the Americas. Who it is for: this tool is designed for genealogists, population geneticists, anthropology students, historians, and curious consumers who want a structured, interpretable view of long-term ancestry. It is especially useful for people with complex multi-regional heritage or researchers seeking comparative profiles against richly sampled European, Near Eastern, South Asian, East Asian, African and Indigenous American reference groups. What you can learn: the calculator returns proportional ancestry estimates that spotlight major ancestral components (for example European, Near Eastern, South Asian, East Asian, Sub-Saharan African, Siberian, Oceanian, Indigenous American) and finer substructure within regions (e.g., Balkan, Iberian, North African, Levantine, South Asian caste/ethnic signals, East Asian clines). Users can detect minority ancestry, admixture clines, and affinities that reflect historical movements — such as Neolithic farmer dispersals, Bronze Age steppe migrations, Bantu and Saharan expansions, Austronesian spread, pre-Columbian peopling of the Americas, Silk Road exchanges, and more recent regional admixture. Context and value: by integrating 163 reference groups, the calculator provides comparative depth and geographic nuance that help translate numerical proportions into historical and demographic narratives. It is valuable for framing personal ancestry in a broader temporal context, design
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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

    • Populations from the Balkans and parts of Italy, known for a mix of Mediterranean and Balkan genetic influences.
  • Iberian Peninsula: Spanish, Portuguese, Basque, South West French

    • Populations from Spain and Portugal, with a distinct identity in Basque.
  • West and Central European: German, Austrian, French, Dutch, Belgian

    • Central European populations with roots in Western Europe.
  • British Isles: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Orcadian

    • Indigenous populations of the UK and Ireland, reflecting Celtic and Anglo-Saxon influences.
  • Scandinavia: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

    • Population from Northern Europe, known for Viking heritage.
  • East Europe: Belarusian, Ukrainian, Mordovian, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czechs, Slovaks, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian

    • Diverse East European and Baltic populations with Slavic, Baltic, and Uralic roots.
  • Finland: Finnish

    • Unique Finno-Ugric population of Northern Europe.

Jewish Diaspora:

  • Ashkenazi Jews: Ashkenazi

    • Jewish populations primarily tracing roots to Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Sephardic Jews: Sephardi

    • Jewish populations originally from the Iberian Peninsula, later dispersed in the Mediterranean.

Middle East and North Africa:

  • Asia Minor: Turkish, Abkhasian, Armenian, Georgian_Laz, Georgian_Imer, Kurd, Assyrian

    • Populations from the Anatolian and Caucasus regions, with ancient historical ties.
  • West Middle East: Egyptian, BedouinA, BedouinB, Syrian, Palestinian, Samaritan, Jordanian, Lebanese, Lebanese_Druze, Druze

    • Populations with deep historical roots in the Levant and Arabian Peninsula.
  • East Middle East: Saudi, Yemenite_Mahra, Iranian, Yemenite Jews

    • Populations from the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, with ancient Persian and Arabian lineage.
  • North Africa: Sahraoui, Lybian, Tunisian, Moroccan, Algerian, Mozabite, Berbers

    • Indigenous and mixed populations of North African origin, including Berber communities.

Central and South Asia:

  • Central Asia: Tadjik, Pashtun, Brahui, Kalash, Burusho, Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi, Gujarati

    • Diverse populations from the Central Asian regions of highland and plain dwellers.
  • South Central Asia: Tamil, Marathi, Bengali

    • Populations from India and Bangladesh, with distinct linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

East Asia:

  • South East Asia: Kinh Vietnam, Lahu, Yi, Miao, Naxi, She, Tujia, Dai, Thai, Cambodian, Malay, Filipino, Indonesian

    • A wide variety of populations with shared ancient migrations but distinct identities.
  • North East Asia: Han China, Japanese, Korean, Kazakh, Uighur, Kirghiz, Kalmyk, Altaian, Tuvinian, Buriat, Mongol, Daur, Oroqen, Hezhen, Xibo

    • Populations from East Asia and Central Asia, including major cultural groups like Han, Japanese, and Korean.
  • Siberia: Koryak, Nganasan, Yakut, Chukchi, Evenki

    • Indigenous populations adapted to Arctic and Siberian conditions.

Oceania:

  • Melanesia: Papuan, Melanesian
    • Indigenous populations of Melanesia with rich cultural heritage.

Americas:

  • Native North and Central American: Inuit, Creek, Navajo, Sioux, Cherokee, Pima, Maya, Nahua, Mixe

    • Diverse indigenous groups from North and Central America with rich traditions.
  • Native South American: Quechua, Karitania, Surui, Arawak

    • Indigenous populations primarily from the Amazon and Andes.

Africa:

  • West Africa: Fon, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Aja, Akan, Baoule, Wolof, Fula, Serer, Mandinka, Jola, Soninké, Bambara, Kongo, Yoruba, Haussa, Igbo, Mende, Dogon

    • Diverse ethnic groups reflecting a mix of linguistic and cultural histories within West Africa.
  • East Africa: Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Luhya_Kenya, Datog, Masai

    • Populations from the Horn of Africa and Rift Valley with distinct linguistic and historical backgrounds.
  • South Africa: Khomani San

    • Indigenous group with ancient ancestry in southern Africa.

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 ancient 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
  • Ancient populations are used as references
  • Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
  • Results are estimates based on available reference data
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