Delphi Global K30
Delphi Global K30 — 29-component worldwide admixture
High-resolution autosomal admixture that estimates ancestry across 29 modern reference populations spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Designed for genealogists, students and researchers who want a global, interpretable breakdown of regional genetic affinities and migration-informed signals. Results are probabilistic affinities, best used alongside records and other tests.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Delphi Global K30 — Modern, world-scale admixture at 30-way resolution
This calculator analyzes an individual's autosomal DNA and estimates ancestry proportions across 29 modern reference populations, providing a fine-grained, globally oriented admixture profile. It combines populations from Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas (e.g., Cushitic, Niger–Congo, Khoisan, Gedrosia, Scandic, Mediterranean East, Arabian, Native American North/South, Oceania) to reveal regional affinities and layered genetic signals.
Who it's for:
- Genetic genealogy hobbyists seeking deeper regional breakdowns
- Students and educators exploring human population structure
- Researchers and clinicians who need a quick comparative view
What you gain:
- Percent breakdown across 29 contemporary reference clusters
- Clues about recent and deep ancestry (e.g., steppe/Gedrosia-like, East Asian, African hunter-gatherer signals)
- Insight into admixture consistent with migrations, trade networks, colonial histories and indigenous continuity
- A practical starting point to compare results with other calculators or ancient-DNA studies
Context & interpretation: These reference clusters reflect modern population structure informed by geography, language families, and known migration events. Some components represent recent ethno-linguistic groups (e.g., Germanic, Dravidian), others capture older or regionally diffuse ancestries (e.g., Gedrosia, Siberian). Results are probabilistic estimates, not absolute assignments — overlapping signals and historical admixture mean percentages are best read as affinities, not passports.
Why it’s valuable:
- Broad, world-wide coverage in a single report
- Balanced resolution for both continental and subcontinental patterns
- Useful for hypothesis generation, educational demonstrations, and complementing genealogical records
Use responsibly: combine with pedigree, historical records, and other genetic evidence for the clearest picture of your ancestry
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
30 Reference Populations
Africa:
- Cushitic: Oromo, Somali
- Khoisan: San (Bushmen)
- Niger Congo: Akan, Bantu, Ewe, Yoruba
- Nilotic: Dinka, Luo, Maasai
- Rainforest: Baka, Mbuti, Pygmies
- Swahili: Kenyan, Tanzanian
Asia:
- Dravidian: Tamil
- Far-East: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Gedrosia: Brahui
- Indochinese: Khmer, Vietnamese
- Miao-Yi-Dai: Hmong, Dai
- Siberian: Yakut
- Tuvan: Tuvans
Europe:
- Atlantic: Northwestern French
- Brittonic Gaelic: Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Central: Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak
- Eastern: Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Germanic: English, German, Dutch
- Scandic: Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic
- Mediterranean-West: Sardinian
MENA:
- Mediterranean East: Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian
- Arabian: Saudi, Yemeni
- Armenian: Armenian
- Maghrebi: Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian
- Mesopotamian: Assyrian, Chaldean
Native American:
- Native American Central: Nahuatl, Maya
- Native American North: Inuit, Iroquois
- Native American South: Mapuche, Quechua
Oceania:
- Oceania: Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian
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 30 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 30 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