Global Ancestry K28
Modern World K28 is a curated K=28 admixture calculator that estimates proportions from 29 modern reference populations across Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Designed for genealogists, researchers and curious users, it reveals regional ancestry signals and historical mixing patterns with balanced global coverage and fine regional resolution.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
28 Reference Populations
Africa
- African Hunter-Gatherers: Indigenous populations relying on hunting and gathering.
- Bantu: Widespread ethnic groups across sub-Saharan Africa.
- North Africa: Populations from countries like Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco.
- North East Africa: Regions including the Horn of Africa, such as Ethiopia and Somalia.
- West African: Populations from West African nations like Nigeria and Ghana.
Asia
- Central Asia (Iranic): People from Iran and surrounding areas with Iranian languages.
- Central Asia (North): Turkic and other groups from Kazakhstan and neighboring regions.
- Central Asia (South): Populations from regions like Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
- East Asia: Populations from countries like China, Korea, and Japan.
- NorthEast Asia: Siberian and Far Eastern Russian populations.
- South Asia: Primarily from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
- South West Asia: Including the Arabian Peninsula and Mesopotamia.
- SouthEast Asia: Populations from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.
- Vietnam-South China: Populations from regions entwining Vietnamese and South Chinese cultures.
- West Asia: Including the Middle Eastern populations like those from Turkey and Iran.
Oceania
- Austronesian: Populations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, like the Philippines and Fiji.
- Oceania: Indigenous groups from the Pacific Islands including New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Europe
- British and Irish: Populations from Great Britain and Ireland.
- Central Europe: Encompasses countries like Germany, Austria, and Poland.
- Eastern Europe: Populations from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans.
- Finland: Finnish populations with distinct Finno-Ugric roots.
- Greek and Balkans: Encompasses populations from Greece and Balkan countries.
- Iberian Peninsula: Spanish and Portuguese populations.
- Italy: Populations from Italy, known for a mix of Mediterranean and European influences.
- North West Europe: Includes populations from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- Scandinavia: Populations from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Mediterranean
- East Mediterranean: Includes populations from Cyprus, Lebanon, and nearby areas.
- North East Africa: As above, regions like the Horn of Africa are included.
Indigenous American
- Indigenous American: Native populations from North and South America.
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 28 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 28 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