Menu
Admixture Calculator

Global Ancestry K24

**Global Ancestry K24 — 24-population autosomal admixture calculator** Get a clear, modern breakdown of your ancestry across 24 regional reference groups covering Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Ideal for genealogists, adoptees and curious explorers, it delivers percent-based regional profiles, highlights diaspora components (e.g., European Jewish, Near East), and puts genetic signals into historical context. Interpret as probabilistic estimates and pair with records for best re

24 Components
World Target Region
DNA Genics Author
Modern Era
Scroll to explore
Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

D

DNA Genics

Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

**Global Ancestry K24 — Modern-era autosomal admixture calculator** Discover the fine-grained composition of your recent ancestry using a 24-population reference panel assembled to represent major regional genetic clusters across Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. This calculator analyzes autosomal DNA to estimate the proportional contribution from each reference group and to highlight regional signals that reflect both recent gene flow and older population structure. What it analyzes: - Genome-wide autosomal SNPs compared against 24 reference populations (e.g., West African groups, multiple European clusters, Near East, South and East Asia, Melanesia, Native American). - Relative ancestry proportions and regional signatures rather than single-population assignments. Who it's for: - Genealogy and family history researchers, adoptees, and people curious about their heritage. - Educators and students seeking a clear demonstration of global population structure. - Genetic hobbyists who want higher resolution than broad continental summaries. Insights you can gain: - Percent breakdown across specific regional groups (e.g., Iberian Peninsula vs Great Britain; Africa North vs Benin–Togo). - Detection of mixed ancestries and diaspora components (e.g., European Jewish, Near East influence). - Context for migration and admixture patterns: which regions contributed more recently vs deeply shared ancestry. Historical and genetic context: - Human populations are shaped by migration, isolation, and admixture; this tool maps those signals at a modern reference resolution. - Reference clusters capture both geography and historical population events (drift, founder effects, recent expansions). Why it's valuable: - Provides greater regional detail than continental calculators while remaining accessible. - Useful for refining genealogical hypotheses, comparing relatives, and interpreting genetic heritage in historical context. Limitations and best practices: - Res
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

24 Reference Populations

Africa

  • Africa North: Berber, Moroccan
    Populations indigenous to North Africa, including the Berbers known for their ancient presence in the region.

  • Africa Southcentral Hunter Gatherers: Khoisan, San, Kung
    Indigenous hunter-gatherer populations known for their unique click languages.

  • Africa Southeastern Bantu: Xhosa, Zulu, Shona, Ndebele, Swazi, Venda
    Bantu-speaking groups primarily living in southeastern Africa.

  • Benin Togo: Fon, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Aja
    Ethnic groups originating from the regions of modern-day Benin and Togo.

  • Cameroon Congo: Fang, Bantu, Pygmy, Mbere, Kongo, Luba
    Diverse populations primarily from central Africa with rich cultural heritages.

  • Ivory Coast Ghana: Akan, Baoule
    Ethnic groups from the West African nations of Ivory Coast and Ghana.

  • Nigeria: Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo
    Major ethnic groups of Nigeria, each with distinct languages and cultures.

  • Senegal: Wolof, Fula, Serer, Mandinka, Jola, Soninke
    Prominent ethnic tribes in Senegal with deeply rooted histories in West Africa.

Asia

  • Asia Central: Uzbek, Kazakh, Turkmen, Tajik, Uighur, Kirghiz
    Ethnically diverse groups inhabiting the Central Asian steppes and mountains.

  • Asia East: Han Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Tibetan
    Major East Asian ethnicities with significant historical and cultural influence.

  • Asia South: Sindhi, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil
    Diverse South Asian ethnic groups representing major linguistic and cultural identities in the region.

Europe

  • Caucasus: Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijan, Chechen, Ingush, Dagestani
    Ethnic groups from the Caucasus region known for their complex history and languages.

  • Europe East: Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish
    Eastern European populations with Slavic roots and shared historical backgrounds.

  • Europe West: German, French, British
    Core Western European nations with influential cultures and histories.

  • European Jewish: Ashkenazi
    Jewish diaspora primarily originating from Eastern and Central Europe.

  • Finland Northwest Russia: Finnish, Russian
    Ethnic groups in the intersections of Northern Europe and Northwest Russia.

  • Great Britain: Southern English
    Ethnic groups primarily from southern parts of England, with impact on global culture.

  • Iberian Peninsula: Spanish, Portuguese, Basque
    Ethnic groups from the Iberian Peninsula with diverse linguistic and cultural traditions.

  • Ireland: Irish
    Indigenous population of Ireland, rich in Celtic cultural heritage.

  • Italy Greece: Italian, Greek, Albanian, Sicilian, Sardinian, Calabrian
    Ethnic groups from Southern Europe known for their historical and cultural contributions.

  • Scandinavia: Scandinavian, Norwegian, Swedish
    Nordic ethnic groups known for their Viking heritage and modern social systems.

Americas

  • Native American: Navajo, Cherokee, Creek
    Indigenous peoples of North America with distinct cultures and histories.

Oceania

  • Melanesia: Melanesian
    Indigenous peoples of the Melanesian region with diverse cultures and languages.

Near East

  • Near East: Armenian, Lebanese, Turkish, Kurdish, Persian
    Populations from the Near East with rich cultural and historical significance.
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