Your ancestry appears to be a mix of Northern and Western European lineages, primarily centered around Viking, Celtic, and Germanic populations, with some additional influences from ancient and medieval cultures. Here’s an interpretation of what these results suggest:
Key Ancestral Components:
Northern European (Viking & Scandinavian Influence)
Strong Viking influences from Sigtuna (Sweden) and Danelaw England.
High representation in Norwegian (Midt-Norge, Vestlandet), Götaland (Sweden), and Northern Scandinavian regions.
Battle Axe Sweden (3.2%) suggests ties to the Corded Ware and early Germanic/Nordic migrations.
Celtic & Pre-Celtic Roots
Gaul Redones (24.5%) & Hallstatt Celt (41%) indicate strong links to early Continental Celts.
Celtic Dorset (20%) & Beaker Britain (76.2%) suggest deep British Isles ancestry.
Ireland (48.5%) & Argyll (37%) tie you to Gaelic/Celtic Scotland and Ireland.
Trzciniec Culture (58%) suggests connections to Bronze Age Proto-Celtic/Germanic cultures in Central & Eastern Europe.
Germanic Influence
Suebi (10%) & Northern Celtogermanic (16%) show a Germanic tribal element.
Continental Celtogermanic (10%) & Finnish (11%) could represent Northern European admixture.
Ancient Megalithic & Prehistoric Influences
Single Grave Denmark (81.6%) and Megalithic Atlantic (16.2%) reflect deep European ancestry tied to Neolithic and Bronze Age migrations.
Beaker Iberia (6.6%) suggests a link to the Bell Beaker people from Spain/Portugal, who influenced the British Isles.
Small Non-European Influence
Aksumite African (2%) could suggest distant East African connections, possibly via trade or migration.
Arabian Pastoralist (3.4%) hints at an ancient migration or cultural influence, possibly from early Indo-European expansions.
Overall Ancestry Summary:
Your ancestry is overwhelmingly Northern and Western European, with deep Viking, Celtic, and Germanic roots. There are some ancient Megalithic and Beaker influences, suggesting early European migrations. A small percentage of African and Arabian influences could be from medieval trade routes or ancient genetic flow.
This profile suggests a heritage strongly tied to Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and early Germanic tribes, with prehistoric influences from the Beaker, Corded Ware, and Megalithic cultures.
Gaul Redones (32.5%) → This connects you to the ancient Celtic tribes of Brittany and northwestern France.
Hallstatt Celt (36.5%) → This represents the earliest known form of Celtic culture in Central Europe.
Cornwall (12%) & England Dorset (46.5%) → Strong ties to the Celtic Britons of Southwest England, possibly linked to Dumnonii or Durotriges tribes.
Ireland (40%) & Orkney (25%) → A mix of Gaelic and Pictish heritage from both mainland Ireland and the northern Scottish isles.
Normandy (7.5%) & Gascony (2%) → Possibly linked to medieval Norman or Gascon influences in France.
Your Celtic roots are significant, covering both the ancient Hallstatt Celts and medieval Gaels, Britons, and Bretons.
2. Germanic & Viking Influence
Germanic Heruli (24%) → An early Germanic tribe that migrated through Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Medieval Germanic Friesland (19.5%) → Suggests connections to the Frisian people of the North Sea coast.
Germanic Suebi (6%) & Thuringia (3.5%) → Represents Central European Germanic ancestry.
Viking Danish (3.5%), Viking Norse Faroes (3.5%), Viking Sigtuna (3.5%) → Scandinavian Viking influence, possibly through migration into Britain or Normandy.
Medieval Celtogermanic Alsace (2%) → A blend of Celtic and Germanic heritage in what is now France.
Your Germanic ancestry is diverse, ranging from early migrating Germanic tribes (Heruli, Suebi, Thuringia) to medieval Frisian, Danish, and Norse Vikings.
3. Prehistoric & Proto-European Ancestry
Trzciniec Culture (55.5%) → A major contributor to Proto-Celtic and Proto-Germanic populations from Central and Eastern Europe.
Venetic (6%) → The Veneti were an ancient Indo-European people, possibly related to early Celts or Italic tribes.
Füzesabony Culture (2%) → A Bronze Age culture from Central Europe, possibly ancestral to later Celtic and Germanic groups.
This suggests deep European prehistoric origins, with influences from Eastern and Central Europe.
4. Scandinavian & Northern European Influence
Vestlandet (24%) → This ties you to western Norway, a major Viking homeland.
Zealand (8%) → A stronghold of Viking-era Denmark.
Northern Scandinavian (9.5%) & Southern Scandinavian (3.5%) → Indicates both Nordic and mixed Southern Scandinavian ancestry.
This aligns with both Viking Age movements and earlier Germanic migrations.
5. British Isles Regional Breakdown
Northern British (53%) → Likely a mix of Scottish, northern English, and Pictish heritage.
Southern British (5%) → A minor presence in southern England.
Lancashire (13.5%) & England Southwest (10%) → Suggests English roots in both the north and southwest.
You have a strong British Isles connection, mostly concentrated in Scotland, Northern England, and Southwest England, with some Norman and Scandinavian influence.
Prehistoric European (Trzciniec, Venetic, Füzesabony) → ~10%
What This Means:
You are predominantly Celtic with a mix of Germanic and Viking influences.
Your Southwest English and Cornish ties suggest descent from ancient Britons, while your Northern British and Scandinavian ancestry hint at Viking migrations.
Your Frisian, Thuringian, and Suebi connections suggest a Germanic layer, likely from medieval movements or earlier tribal expansions.
Your deep prehistoric ancestry (Trzciniec, Venetic, etc.) connects you to the ancient Indo-European migrations.
