What is R-M222?
The R-M222 branch of the Y-DNA tree is defined by a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) called M222. This diagnostic marker is associated with many individuals whose roots lie in the counties of Northwest Ireland, Ulster and Lowland Scotland. A very few individuals have been found in Iceland, Norway and Germany.
How common is haplogroup R-M269?
R-M269 is of particular interest for the genetic history of Western Europe, being the most common European haplogroup. It increases in frequency on an east to west gradient (its prevalence in Poland estimated at 22.7%, compared to Wales at 92.3%). It is carried by approximately 110 million European men (2010 estimate).
Is R M222 Celtic?
An R-M222 cut-off point! That would indicate that our shared paternal ancestor was a member of a Celtic tribe that lived in Central Europe (if we all go back far enough we will all eventually shared an ancestor).
Where did Niall of the Nine Hostages live?
Ireland
The legend of Niall of the Nine Hostages His dynasty lasted for centuries, continuing up until the Elizabethan conquest of Ireland at the end of the 16th century. Legend has it that it was Niall of the Nine Hostages who, on a raid in Wales, captured a young slave and brought him to Ireland.
How old is haplogroup R?
Soares et al. (2009) estimate the age of haplogroup R to 66.8±14.2 kya (95% CI), that is, between roughly 80,000 and 50,000 years ago, with a most likely age near about 65,000 years. This is consistent with an emergence in the course of the Coastal Migration out of East Africa to West, South and Southeast Asia.
Did haplogroup F originate in India?
Origins. It is estimated that the SNP M89 appeared 38,700–55,700 years ago, and most likely originated in South Asia or Southeast Asia It has also been suggested by previous research that F-M89 most likely first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula, Levant or North Africa, about 43,800–56,800 years ago,.
Who is Ui Neill?
The Uí Néill (Irish pronunciation: [iː ˈn̠ʲeːl̠ʲ]; meaning ‘descendants of Niall’) are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405. They are generally divided into the Northern and Southern Uí Néill.
What is the R-M222 gene marker?
The marker R-M222 sits among a block of at least 23 and more variants considered presently (2019) phylo-equivalent; so described because we do not yet know the order in which these markers mutated.
What is M222 +Ve y-DNA?
The M222 Y-DNA genetic marker first appeared in a single male who lived on, or near, the Inishowen peninsula in the far northwest of Ireland approximately 1,500 years ago (+/-300 years). If you are M222 +ve then your paternal ancestry will involve lots of Dohertys!
What is the history of the R-M222 STR pattern?
A STR pattern now associated with the R-M222 group was first recognized in late 2004 following manual cluster analysis of several hundred R-M269 haplotypes in Ysearch. A preliminary modal haplotype was established at that time based for roughly six dozen similar haplotypes.
How common is M222 in Ireland?
The Spread of M222. Approximately 8% of Irish males, together with many Scots and Ulster Scots carry the M222 genetic marker (also referred to as the ‘Niall of the Nine Hostages’ DNA marker).