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Global Ancestry K24

**Global Ancestry K24 — 24‑component global admixture** High‑resolution autosomal admixture analysis comparing your DNA to 195 global reference populations. K24 provides proportional ancestry and regional affinities across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East—ideal for genealogists, adoptees, researchers, and anyone exploring personal or historical population connections.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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About This Calculator

**Global Ancestry K24 — High‑resolution, global autosomal admixture analysis** This calculator analyzes your autosomal DNA against a curated panel of 195 reference populations at a 24‑component (K24) resolution. Using genome‑wide SNP variation it estimates proportional ancestry and regional affinity across Europe, the Middle East & North Africa, Central & South Asia, East & Southeast Asia, Siberia, Oceania, the Americas, and diverse African regions. Who it’s for - Individuals curious about personal origin and multi‑regional heritage (adoptees, genealogists, diaspora communities) - Researchers and students seeking a standardized, interpretable admixture baseline - History and migration enthusiasts wanting fine‑scale signals of recent and deep ancestry What you learn - Percentage breakdowns of genetic ancestry into 24 components grounded in 195 real reference populations - Fine distinctions within broad regions (e.g., Italian subgroups, Levantine vs Arabian, West African clusters, Native American substructure) - Relative affinities that can highlight recent admixture, population contacts, or founder effects Historical and genetic context Human genetic variation reflects millennia of migrations, trade, conquests, and isolation. K24 condenses continuous variation into interpretable clusters that map onto major historical processes — from prehistoric Eurasian expansions to recent colonial and diasporic movements — while retaining sensitivity to regional substructure. Why this calculator is valuable - Broad, globally representative reference set (195 populations) for context-rich results - Balance of resolution and interpretability: 24 components reveal regional detail without overwhelming noise - Practical as a personal exploration tool, a hypothesis generator for deeper study, or a comparative baseline for research Limitations and best use Interpret results as probabilistic affinities, not definitive “labels.” Component percentages depend on reference samplin
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

24 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

    • Description: Populations from the Balkan Peninsula and the surrounding Mediterranean regions, known for diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Iberian Peninsula: Spanish, Portuguese, Basque, South West French

    • Description: Populations from the southwestern part of Europe, known for their Romance languages and Iberian heritage.
  • West and Central European: German, Austrian, French, Dutch, Belgian

    • Description: Populations from the central part of Europe, influenced by a mix of Latin, Germanic, and Celtic cultures.
  • British Isles: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Orcadian

    • Description: Populations from the islands northwest of the European mainland with rich Celtic and Anglo-Saxon heritage.
  • Scandinavia: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

    • Description: Populations in Northern Europe, known for their Norse heritage and Germanic languages.
  • East Europe: Belarusian, Ukrainian, Mordovian, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czechs, Slovaks, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian

    • Description: Diverse populations in Eastern Europe with Slavic, Baltic, and Finno-Ugric influences.
  • Finland: Finnish

    • Description: Distinct Finno-Ugric population in Northern Europe with a unique language and culture.

Jewish Diaspora:

  • Ashkenazi Jews: Ashkenazi

    • Description: Jewish populations primarily from Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Sephardic Jews: Sephardi

    • Description: Jewish populations originally from the Iberian Peninsula.

Middle East and North Africa:

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

    • Description: Ethnic groups from the diverse and historically rich region of Anatolia and the Caucasus.
  • West Middle East: Egyptian, BedouinA, BedouinB, Syrian, Palestinian, Samaritan, Jordanian, Lebanese, Lebanese_Druze, Druze

    • Description: Populations from the Levant and surrounding areas with ancient civilizations and cultural traditions.
  • East Middle East: Saudi, Yemenite_Mahra, Iranian, Yemenite Jews

    • Description: Populations from the Arabian Peninsula and Iran with rich historical and cultural heritages.
  • North Africa: Sahraoui, Libyan, Tunisian, Moroccan, Algerian, Mozabite, Berbers

    • Description: Diverse populations influenced by Arab, Berber, and Mediterranean traditions.

Central and South Asia:

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

    • Description: Ethnic groups from the crossroad regions of Central Asia with diverse linguistic and cultural histories.
  • South Central Asia: Tamil, Marathi, Bengali

    • Description: Major ethnic groups from the Indian subcontinent known for their distinct languages and cultures.

East Asia:

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

    • Description: Populations from the culturally diverse and linguistically rich region of Southeast Asia.
  • North East Asia: Han China, Japanese, Korean, Kazakh, Uighur, Kirghiz, Kalmyk, Altaian, Tuvinian, Buriat, Mongol, Daur, Oroqen, Hezhen, Xibo

    • Description: Populations from the Far East with rich histories and significant cultural legacies.
  • Siberia: Koryak, Nganasan, Yakut, Chukchi, Evenki

    • Description: Indigenous peoples from the vast Siberian region known for their unique cultures and adaptation to harsh climates.

Oceania:

  • Melanesia: Papuan, Melanesian
    • Description: Indigenous populations from the Pacific Islands with diverse cultures and languages.

Americas:

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

    • Description: Indigenous peoples with rich cultural histories across North and Central America.
  • Native South American: Quechua, Karitania, Surui, Arawak

    • Description: Indigenous communities in South America with distinct languages and cultural traditions.

Africa:

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

    • Description: Ethnic groups from West Africa known for their diverse languages and rich cultural heritage.
  • East Africa: Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Luhya_Kenya, Datog, Masai

    • Description: Diverse populations in East Africa with ancient cultures and distinct linguistic groups.
  • South Africa: Khomani San

    • Description: Indigenous people known for their ancient hunter-gatherer culture in Southern 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