The analysis is based on a statistical comparison between your DNA and the reference populations. It is more accurate for homogeneous populations with a stable genetic history, and less accurate for populations that have mixed through migration or recent historical events.
Please bear in mind these limitations:
- Unrepresented populations. If your population is not included, the most genetically similar population will appear instead.
- Trace percentages. Due to the statistical margin of the method, small percentages of populations that are not part of your ancestry may appear. These should be disregarded.
- Very similar populations. Neighbouring populations with a shared history may be mistaken for one another.
- Subregions. We do not currently distinguish regions or provinces within a single population.