Global Ancestry K33
**Global Ancestry K33** provides a clear, high-resolution breakdown of your genetic ancestry against 34 global reference populations. Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and curious users, it reveals regional admixture signals—from Africa and Europe to Asia, Oceania, and the Americas—helping you explore migration history and personal origins with accessible, interpretable results.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
33 Reference Populations
Africa:
- Central-African: Diverse ethnic groups mainly represented by Bantu, Pygmy, and other indigenous communities.
- East-Africa: Home to ethnic groups such as Maasai, Swahili, and various Nilotic peoples.
- North-African: Predominantly Berber and Arab populations, with historical influences from Mediterranean civilizations.
- South-Africa: Includes Zulu, Xhosa, and other Bantu-speaking groups, along with European settler communities.
- West-African: Known for ethnic diversity with groups like Yoruba, Igbo, and Akan.
America:
- Mesoamerican: Descendants of ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs.
- Native-North-America: Indigenous peoples of North America, including various tribes like the Navajo and Iroquois.
- Native-South-American: Includes diverse indigenous groups such as Quechua and Mapuche.
East-Asia:
- East-Asia: Predominantly Han Chinese, Korean, and Japanese populations.
- East-Central-Asia: Includes Mongolian and other Central Asian ethnicities.
- Siberia: Home to indigenous groups like the Sakha and Evenki.
- South-East-Asia: Ethnically diverse, including Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino populations.
Europe:
- British-Isles: Primarily English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish groups.
- Central-Mediterranean: Mainly Italians and Maltese with a blend of other Mediterranean influences.
- Eastern-European: Inhabitants include Slavic and other ethnic groups like Poles and Hungarians.
- Finnish: Predominantly ethnic Finns with unique Uralic linguistic heritage.
- Greek-and-Balkans: Includes Greeks, Albanians, and various Balkan ethnicities.
- Iberian: Predominantly Spanish and Portuguese populations.
- North-And-Central-Italy: Italians with Etruscan and Roman historical influences.
- North-West-Europe: Encompasses Dutch, Belgian, and other nearby ethnicities.
- Sardinian: Indigenous population with a distinct genetic profile.
- Scandinavian: Includes Swedes, Norwegians, and Danes.
Pacific-Islander-And-Oceanian:
- Austronesian: Includes Filipinos, Indonesians, and Malays.
- Melanesian: Indigenous peoples of islands such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
- Papuan: Native inhabitants of Papua New Guinea with diverse languages.
- Polynesian: Includes communities like Hawaiians, Maori, and Samoans.
South-And-Central-Asia:
- Central-Asia: Home to Turkic and Mongolic peoples like Kazakhs and Uzbeks.
- South-Asia: Diverse region including Indians, Pakistanis, and others.
- Tibetan: Indigenous communities residing in the Tibetan Plateau.
West-Asia-and-Eastern-Mediterranean:
- Anatolian-And-Caucasus: Includes Turks, Armenians, and Georgians.
- Arabian-Peninsula: Predominantly Arab groups with Bedouin heritage.
- Eastern-Mediterranean: Home to Levantine populations like Lebanese and Syrians.
- Iran-And-Mesopotamia: Ethnically diverse with Persians, Kurds, and Mesopotamian heritage.
- West-Middle-Eastern: Mainly includes populations from the Levant and Arabian regions.
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 33 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 33 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