GedrosiaDNA Kurdish K10

By Kurd

Admixture Calculator

Calculator Details

Name

Target Population

World

Author

Kurd

Era

Modern

Number of Components

Description

GedrosiaDNA Kurdish K10 is a modern, genome-wide admixture calculator optimized to highlight the genetic signature of Kurdish and neighboring West Eurasian populations. Using a 10-component (K10) model calibrated against 13 reference groups — including Kurdish, SE-European, NE-European, NW-European, Sardinian, Indian, SW-Asian, E-Asian, Siberian, Sub-Saharan, Europe, Asia, and Africa — this tool estimates the proportional ancestry contributions in an individual's autosomal DNA and places them within a broad Eurasian and African context. Designed for a global audience — researchers, genetic genealogists, members of Kurdish and neighboring communities, and ancestry enthusiasts — GedrosiaDNA Kurdish K10 helps users understand where their recent and deep ancestry likely derives from. Results reveal relative affinities such as Southwest Asian (Iranian plateau and Anatolia) versus South Asian and various European or Asian inputs, and can highlight signals consistent with known historical migrations (e.g., Indo-Iranian expansions, Anatolian and Near Eastern continuity, later Turkic or steppe-related gene flow, and contacts with South Asia or East Asia). The calculator offers interpretable proportion outputs and comparative reference plots that make patterns of admixture accessible to non-specialists while remaining informative to experts. It emphasizes genetic continuity and regional complexity rather than simplistic labels, and it is explicitly framed as model-dependent: outcomes depend on reference choice and K-level resolution. GedrosiaDNA Kurdish K10 is valuable for exploring personal ancestry hypotheses, situating Kurdish and adjacent populations within broader genetic landscapes, and generating testable questions for deeper study with haplotype-based methods or targeted ancient DNA comparisons. Use it as a powerful exploratory tool to add historical and regional perspective to your DNA story, while pairing results with complementary analyses for finer resolution.

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Reference Populations

Kurdish: A population primarily inhabiting the regions spanning southeastern Turkey, northern Syria, northern Iraq, and western Iran with a distinct language and cultural heritage.
SE-European (Southeastern European): Populations from the Balkan Peninsula including countries like Greece, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslav republics, known for diverse cultural influences due to historical migrations and empires.
NE-European (Northeastern European): Populations from countries in the northeastern part of Europe, particularly around the Baltic Sea such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, often characterized by Finno-Ugric and Baltic languages.
Indian: Populations from the Indian subcontinent, a region with diverse ethnic groups, languages, and religions, mostly found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas.
E-Asian (East Asian): Populations from countries in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, known for rich histories and linguistic diversity.
NW-European (Northwestern European): Populations from the northwestern part of Europe, including countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordic countries, often sharing Germanic and Celtic roots.
Siberian: Populations inhabiting Siberia in Russia, comprising various indigenous ethnic groups adapted to cold climates, such as the Evenks and the Buryats.
Sardinian: Refers to the native population of the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, known for unique genetic characteristics preserved due to geographical isolation.
SW-Asian (Southwestern Asian): Populations from the southwestern part of Asia, including the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, often with shared historical and cultural ties.
Sub-Saharan: Populations living in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa, characterized by a wide variety of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures, south of the Sahara Desert.

Continental Grouping:

Europe: SE-European, NE-European, NW-European, Sardinian
Asia: Kurdish, E-Asian, SW-Asian, Indian, Siberian
Africa: Sub-Saharan

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 10 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 10 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