Saturday, September 16, 2006

Our DNA - R1b1b2 Haplogroup

The following are the known Y-markers for the DNA of the William Williams of Llanddewi Brefi line:


Irish tradition suggests that the Celtic people originated from a union of a Scythian and an Egyptian princess who took over Northern Spain before going on to conquer the British Isles. DNA similarities in recent years show strong similarities between the genetics of the Celts and Basques, who largely reside in Northern Spain. So not surprisingly, it looks like we are of the R1b1b2 haplogroup.

It is said that the Basques have primarily the O blood type and have the largest percentage of RH- of any other people by far at 33%. Again not so surprisingly, my blood type is O-.

1 comment:

Superb Jon said...

The Trans Celts were in Galatia and the Carpathian Mts hence related to the Scyths.