DNA Genics 1000HGDP K72
DNA Genics 1000HGDP K72 is a high-resolution autosomal admixture calculator that decomposes your genome into 72 clusters based on 71 modern reference populations. Ideal for genealogists, researchers, and curious individuals, it reveals fine-scale regional ancestry across Africa, Eurasia, the Americas, South Asia, and Oceania, helping you uncover recent admixture, population affinities, and migration insights. Results are probabilistic estimates, not medical diagnoses.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
DNA Genics 1000HGDP K72 is a high-resolution autosomal admixture calculator that estimates how your genome decomposes into 72 genetic clusters derived from 71 modern reference populations. Built to deliver a fine-grained picture of recent and deep ancestry, this model compares your genotype against diverse populations across Africa, Europe, East and South Asia, the Americas, and Oceania to reveal proportional affinities and regional signals.
What this calculator analyzes
- Genome-wide autosomal variation to infer proportional ancestry across 72 clusters.
- Relative affinities to 71 reference populations (e.g., Yoruba, Han, French-Basque, Papuan, Maya) covering major global regions.
- Patterns consistent with recent admixture, long-term shared ancestry, and population structure.
Who it's designed for
- Genetic genealogy enthusiasts seeking a detailed regional breakdown.
- Researchers and students exploring population structure and comparative ancestry.
- Individuals curious about multi-regional heritage beyond continental labels.
Insights you can gain
- Percent composition from fine-scale population groups (e.g., separate North vs South European or East vs Southeast Asian components).
- Clues to recent gene flow versus deeper shared ancestry by comparing cluster patterns and magnitudes.
- Identification of unexpected or minority ancestries and guidance for follow-up analyses (e.g., local ancestry, haplogroups).
Context and value
- The K72 framework increases resolution over broad K models, helping distinguish neighboring populations (e.g., Italian-North vs Sardinian, Han subgroups, multiple South Asian groups).
- Useful for reconstructing migration narratives, corroborating family history, and guiding targeted research on admixture events.
Interpretation notes
- Results are probabilistic estimates, not absolute identities; small percentages can reflect noise or ancient shared ancestry.
- Resolution depends on reference coverage and modern population sampling
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
72 Reference Populations
African:
- Bantu-NorthEast: Bantu-speaking groups in northeastern Africa.
- Bantu-South: Bantu-speaking groups in southern Africa.
- Biaka-Pygmies: Indigenous forest people in the Central African forests.
- Esan-Nigeria: Ethnic group primarily in southern Nigeria.
- Gambian: Refers to populations native to The Gambia.
- Luhya: Ethnic group in Kenya.
- MandeNka: Ethnic group in West Africa, notably in Mali and Senegal.
- Mbuti-Pygmies: Indigenous hunter-gatherers in the Congo Basin.
- Mende: Ethnic group in Sierra Leone.
- San: Indigenous people of Southern Africa, known as Bushmen.
- Yoruba: One of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Caucasian:
- Adygei: Ethnic group in the North Caucasus region.
East-Asian:
- Cambodians: Natives of Cambodia in Southeast Asia.
- Dai: Ethnic group in China, primarily in Yunnan Province.
- Daur: Ethnic minority in China with roots in Manchuria.
- Han: Majority ethnic group in China, includes subgroups:
- Han-Beijing
- Han-North
- Han-South
- Hezhen: Ethnic minority in northeastern China.
- Japanese: People from the Japanese archipelago.
- Lahu: Ethnic group living in China and Southeast Asia.
- Miaozu: Recognized ethnic minority in China.
- Mongol: Ethnic group native to Mongolia and parts of China.
- Naxi: Ethnic minority in Yunnan, China.
- Oroqen: Small ethnic group in northern China.
- She: Ethnic minority predominantly in the Fujian and Zhejiang provinces of China.
- Tu: Ethnic group in Qinghai, China.
- Tujia: Ethnic minority in the Wuling Mountains of China.
- Uygur: Turkic ethnic group predominantly in Xinjiang, China.
- Vietnamese: People from Vietnam in Southeast Asia.
- Xibo: Ethnic group in northeast China.
- Yakut: Turkic-speaking ethnic group in Siberia.
- Yizu: Also known as Yi, a minority in southwestern China.
European:
- Finn: People from Finland.
- French: People from France.
- French-Basque: Cultural group from the Basque region of France.
- Great-Britain: Refers to people from England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Italian-North: People from northern regions of Italy.
- Orcadian: People from the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
- Russian: People from Russia.
- Sardinian: Indigenous people from the island of Sardinia, Italy.
- Spaniard: People from Spain.
- Tuscan: People from the Tuscany region, Italy.
Middle-Eastern:
- Bedouin: Nomadic Arab tribes originally from the Arabian Desert.
- Druze: Ethnic and religious group in the Levant.
- Mozabite: Berber group from the M'zab region of Algeria.
- Palestinian: People from Palestine and Palestinian territories.
South-Asian:
- Balochi: Ethnic group from the Balochistan region in Pakistan.
- Bengali: Ethnic group from Bengal, including Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.
- Brahui: Ethnic group living in Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Burusho: Ethnic group in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan.
- Gujarati: People from the state of Gujarat in India.
- Hazara: Ethnic group primarily found in Afghanistan.
- Kalash: Indigenous people of the Chitrali District in Pakistan.
- Naga: Indigenous tribes from the northeastern region of India.
- Pathan: Pashto-speaking people from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Punjabi: Ethnic group from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
- Sindhi: Ethnic group from Sindh, Pakistan.
- Tamil: Ethnic group from Tamil Nadu in India and Sri Lanka.
- Telegu: Ethnic group mainly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
South-American:
- Colombian: People from Colombia.
- Karitiana: Indigenous group in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil.
- Maya: Indigenous people from Mexico and Central America.
- Mexican: People from Mexico, including its diverse indigenous groups.
- Peruvian: People from Peru, including its indigenous groups.
- Pima: Indigenous peoples in the northern region of Mexico and southern United States.
- Puerto-Rican: People from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.
- Surui: Indigenous group in Brazil.
Oceanian:
- Papuan: Native peoples of Papua New Guinea and neighboring islands.
- NAN-Melanesian: Refers to Non-Austronesian Melanesians, indigenous peoples of Melanesia.
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 72 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 72 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