23andme tells me my paternal haplogroup is R-Y4010, which is a sub-branch of the very common, in Western Europe, R-M269 (a R1b one).
23andme tells me R-Y4010 is relatively common. However, when I try to find some information about it (especially, its regional distribution) I cannot find anything.
Is there anybody who knows a bit about R-Y4010?
Hello to all, I am new in the group. I see there is a person here with the same Haplotype R-Y4010 which my father had. I tested my first cousin in 23andme. I wish 23andme allows to compare the same haplogroups, that could help. Our oldest paternal ancestor was Pedro de Fuentes born c. 1700, I don’t know where.
Anybody with the same or similar surname in this group?
Thanks in advance.
Download the DNA relatives (All your matches)? Though I check my DNA relatives on a wekkly basis it is good to download the spreadsheet - delete all the duplicate and unnecessary columns to make it easier to view. Men get both male and female haplogroup assignments and there are others on the list.
The main advantage of testing with 23qandMe is the haplogroups testing included. I would then suggest transferring to GedMatch for free and getting more matches and tools to help for free? MyHeritage can also take your raw DNA data for free and for a small one -off fee of about 20 GBP you get access to the tools and, in my opinion - and some experts, the best ethnicity data and information about genetic testing etc? FT-DNA will also accept your data for free too and they are the specialists when it comes to haplogroups.
The select R-Y4010 is a small group but we are not alone in our search
The larger group it belongs to is found in western fringes of Europe amongst 100 million men! Especially high in Celtic areas that include Brittany, Galicia and even in Basque areas, no doubt pushed by political' pressures to the edges of Europe? (Wikipaedia)
In Ireland the larger grouping is high in western Ireland and, as always, should be backed by paper research. However, on first look, without paper records, it could be sensible to assume that Celtic Britain and particularly Ireland would be sensible starting points with ethnicity? Note that surnames and haplogroups do not necessarily follow along with each other as you might expect. (Another thread needed).
Lastly, it is important to note the rapidly increasing number of haplogroups and the changes in numbering and groups is rapid and ongoing. I am currently jotting down groups of interest, assigned to people with the same surname, which is how I found this group!
(Also try facebook groups for genetic groups?)
Good Luck,
Seamus Crowe