Unravelling Humanity's Tapestry: A Journey through my Neugebauer DNA Heritage with iGENEA
Family name Neugebauer
My iGENEA DNA test results have elucidated intriguing narratives about my unique genetic makeup, especially concerning my family name, Neugebauer. The test reveals the Germanic roots of the surname, its association with farmers during the Bronze Age, and my complex genetic heritage encompassing the continents of Europe and Africa.
My iGENEA DNA test has unveiled fascinating narratives interwoven within the tapestry of my unique genetic makeup. At the heart of these revelations lies my family name, Neugebauer, a cognomen that, as it turns out, holds a potent historical and genetic significance.
The iGENEA test reveals that the Neugebauer surname has strong connections to Central Europe, particularly Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. This affinity aligns with known data on the surname’s prevalence in these areas. The surname Neugebauer itself is German in origin, translating in English to 'new farmer'. It's a relatively common surname, tallied to be the 621st most common surname in Germany.
Being predominantly an autosomal DNA test, the iGENEA report identifies matches from both paternal and maternal sides. Interestingly, on the paternal side of my lineage (where the surname is traditionally passed), the Neugebauer line traces back to a sizeable communal farming group from the Bronze Age, reinforcing the translated connotation of the surname 'new farmer'.
Additionally, my DNA Haplogroup, extracted from my Y-DNA, is R1b, generally associated with Western Europe and particularly common among people of Celtic and Italic lineage. This result supports the Central European link of the Neugebauer surname and represents an interesting juxtaposition to the historically agrarian culture that carried the Neugebauer name.
Finally, the iGENEA test has also unearthed that my mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), transmitted strictly from the maternal line, belongs to Haplogroup H1, commonly encountered in Western Europe and North Africa. This result does not bear direct relevance to the Neugebauer name, but it certainly enriches the genetic portrait of my humble roots: a fascinating constellation of lineages and cultures melded together by the currents of history.
Interestingly, a significant proportion of the Neugebauer name bearers with similar genetics has chosen to delve further into their familial roots, subscribing to the Extended Family Finder module to search for possible relations across the globe. This curiosity resonates deeply with me, the voyager of heritage, as I further embark on this intriguing journey of genetic discovery.
W. Neugebauer