Admixture Calculator

Global Ancestry K24

**Global Ancestry K24** is a modern-era admixture calculator that decomposes your genome into 24 regional reference populations across Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Ideal for curious consumers, genealogists, and researchers, it delivers fine-scale ancestry proportions, highlights migration signals, and connects genetic patterns to historical events — with clear caveats about interpretation.

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World Target Region

DNA Genics Author

Modern Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author DNA Genics

Era Modern

Components 24 Populations

Target Region World

Created December 2022

DNA Genics

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About This Calculator

**Global Ancestry K24 (Modern)** Global Ancestry K24 is a high-resolution admixture calculator that estimates genome-wide ancestral proportions using a curated panel of 24 modern and ancient-informed reference populations. It analyzes contributions from major global regions — Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas — and distinguishes fine-scale clusters such as European Jewish, Finland_Northwest_Russia, Near_East, and Africa_Southcentral_Hunter_Gatherers. Who it's for - Individuals with modern genotype data (chip or sequencing) curious about detailed regional ancestry - Genealogists and family historians seeking deeper context beyond country-level labels - Researchers and educators who want an intuitive breakdown that connects genetics to migration history What you learn - Percentage ancestry across 24 reference populations (e.g., Benin_Togo, Iberian_Peninsula, Asia_South, Melanesia) - Relative affinities that highlight recent and ancient admixture events - Signals that can suggest historical processes (Bantu expansions, Eurasian steppe and farmer movements, transcontinental contact, indigenous American and Oceanian contributions) Context and method K24 is built from carefully chosen reference groups to capture geographic and historical structure. The calculator uses model-based clustering to assign portions of an individual’s genome to these reference clusters, providing an interpretable snapshot of genetic ancestry in a modern context. Why it matters - Granular: distinguishes neighboring European, African, and Asian sources that broader tools may conflate - Educational: links genetic signatures to known migration and demographic events - Practical: useful for personal curiosity, hypothesis testing, and cross-validating other ancestry results Important notes Results are estimates dependent on the reference panel and sample quality. Small percentages may represent deep shared ancestry or modeling noise. Interpret results as one line of evidence among

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

24 Reference Populations

Africa

North Africa: Populations from the northern region of the African continent.
Africa_Southcentral_Hunter_Gatherers: Indigenous groups traditionally living as hunter-gatherers in south-central Africa.
Africa_Southeastern_Bantu: Populations primarily associated with Bantu-speaking groups in southeastern Africa.
Benin_Togo: Ethnic populations from the West African regions of Benin and Togo.
Cameroon_Congo: Populations from the central African regions of Cameroon and Congo.
Ivory_Coast_Ghana: Ethnic groups native to the regions of Ivory Coast and Ghana in West Africa.
Mali: Populations from the West African country of Mali.
Nigeria: Diverse ethnic groups from the West African nation of Nigeria.
Senegal: Ethnic populations from the West African country of Senegal.

Asia

Asia_Central: Populations residing in the central part of Asia.
Asia_East: People from the eastern region of Asia including countries like China, Japan, and Korea.
Asia_South: Populations from the southern part of Asia, including regions such as India and Pakistan.

Europe

Caucasus: Ethnic groups from the Caucasus region, straddling Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Europe_East: Populations from Eastern European countries.
European_Jewish: Jewish communities primarily from Europe.
Finland_Northwest_Russia: Populations from Finland and the northwest region of Russia.
Great_Britain: People from the island comprising England, Scotland, and Wales.
Iberian_Peninsula: Populations from the regions of Spain and Portugal.
Ireland: People native to the island of Ireland.
Italy_Greece: Populations from Southern European countries Italy and Greece.
Scandinavia: Ethnic groups from the Nordic countries, primarily Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Oceania

Melanesia: Indigenous people from the Melanesian region in the Pacific, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, etc.

Americas

Native_American: Indigenous populations of the Americas.

Middle East

Near_East: Populations from the region encompassing Western Asia and parts of North Africa.

Chapter III

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 24 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