Chapter I

The Story

The journey of Y-DNA haplogroup DE

Y-DNA haplogroup DE is a paternal lineage that has been identified through ancient DNA analysis. This haplogroup represents a subclade of D and provides insight into the genetic history of early human populations.

Origins and Evolution

Haplogroup DE is a descendant of haplogroup D. As a subclade, it shares the defining mutations of its parent while possessing additional mutations that distinguish it as a separate branch on the Y-chromosome phylogenetic tree.

Geographical Distribution

The distribution and frequency of haplogroup DE in modern and ancient populations requires further characterization through additional genetic studies.

Conclusion

Haplogroup DE represents an important branch of the human Y-chromosome tree. Further research is needed to fully characterize its distribution, history, and the populations that carry this lineage.

Key Points

Origins and Evolution
Geographical Distribution
Conclusion

Chapter II

Tree & Relationships

Phylogenetic context and subclades

Evolution Path

This haplogroup's evolutionary journey from its earliest ancestor to the present.

Steps	Haplogroup	Age Estimate	Archaeology Era	Time Passed	Immediate Descendants	Tested Modern Descendants	Ancient Connections
1	DE Current	—	—	—	2	21	2
2	D	~54,000 years ago	🦴 Paleolithic	54,000 years	2	44	45

Subclades (2)

D

~54,000 years ago 45 1

Siblings (1)

Other branches from the same parent haplogroup

D1 3

Chapter III

Where in the World

Geographic distribution and modern presence

Place of Origin

To be determined

Modern Distribution

The populations where Y-DNA haplogroup DE is found include:

Various populations (requires further characterization)
Ancient DNA samples from archaeological contexts

CHAPTER IV

When in Time

Your haplogroup in the context of human history

~10k years ago

Neolithic Revolution

Agriculture begins, settled communities form

~5k years ago

Bronze Age

Metalworking, writing, and early civilizations

~3k years ago

Iron Age

Iron tools, expanded trade networks

~2k years ago

Classical Antiquity

Greek and Roman civilizations flourish

Present

Present Day

Modern era

Present

Haplogroup DE

Your Y-DNA haplogroup emerged in To be determined

To be determined

Your Haplogroup

Historical Era

Chapter IV-B

Linked Cultures

Ancient cultures associated with Y-DNA haplogroup DE

Cultural Heritage

These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup DE based on matching ancient DNA samples from archaeological excavations. The presence of this haplogroup in these cultures provides insights into the migrations and population movements of populations carrying this haplogroup.

Chinese Chinese Mesolithic Göktürk Hoabinhian Jomon Nepali Tell Kurdu Upper Yellow River Culture

Culture assignments are based on archaeological context of ancient DNA samples and may represent regional associations during specific time periods.

Chapter V

Sample Catalog

1 direct carrier and 1 subclade carrier of haplogroup DE

2 / 2 samples

Portrait	Sample	Country	Era	Date	Culture	Y-DNA	Match
	NE8	China	Mesolithic China	9442 BCE - 9248 BCE	Chinese Mesolithic	`DE`	Direct
	KRD005	Turkey	Early Chalcolithic Tell Kurdu, Turkey	5775 BCE - 5661 BCE	Tell Kurdu	`DE-M145`	Downstream

Chapter VI

Carrier Distribution Map

Geographic distribution of 2 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of DE)

Direct carrier Subclade carrier

All Time Periods

Showing all samples

Chapter VII

Temporal Distribution

Distribution of carriers across archaeological periods

Chapter VIII

Geographic Distribution

Distribution by country of origin (direct and subclade carriers shown by default)

Chapter IX

Country × Era Distribution

Cross-tabulation of carrier countries and archaeological periods (direct and subclade carriers shown by default)

Data

Data & Provenance

Source information and data quality

Last Updated 2026-02-16

Confidence Score 50/100

Coverage Low

Data Source

We use the latest phylotree for YDNA haplogroup classification and data.