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Searcy County – Ancestry

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Ancestry refers to the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group, tracing back through generations to identify their origins, heritage, and familial connections. It encompasses the genetic, cultural, and historical ties that link individuals to their forebears, shaping their identity and sense of belonging. Ancestry is a multifaceted concept, intertwining biology, genealogy, history, and culture, and it plays a significant role in how people understand themselves and their place in the world.

At its core, ancestry is rooted in genetics. Each individual inherits a unique combination of DNA from their parents, who in turn inherited their DNA from their own ancestors. This genetic material carries information about physical traits, predispositions to certain health conditions, and even behavioral tendencies. Advances in genetic testing, such as DNA analysis, have made it possible for individuals to trace their biological ancestry with remarkable precision. Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA offer services that analyze genetic markers to provide insights into a person's ethnic composition and geographic origins, often revealing surprising connections to distant relatives or previously unknown heritage.

Beyond genetics, ancestry is deeply tied to genealogy, the study of family history and lineage. Genealogical research involves constructing family trees, documenting relationships, and uncovering historical records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, census data, and immigration documents. This process often reveals stories of migration, resilience, and adaptation, offering a window into the lives of ancestors and the challenges they faced. For many, genealogy is a way to honor their forebears and preserve their legacy for future generations.

Cultural ancestry is another critical dimension, encompassing the traditions, languages, customs, and values passed down through generations. It connects individuals to their ethnic or national heritage, shaping their cultural identity and worldview. For example, someone with Irish ancestry might celebrate St. Patrick's Day, learn traditional Irish dance, or explore the Gaelic language, while someone with Japanese ancestry might practice tea ceremonies, study calligraphy, or observe Obon festivals. Cultural ancestry fosters a sense of continuity and belonging, linking individuals to a broader community with shared experiences and values.

Historical ancestry delves into the broader context of a family's or group's past, including significant events, social conditions, and historical movements that shaped their lives. For instance, the transatlantic slave trade, the Irish Potato Famine, or the Jewish diaspora have profoundly influenced the ancestry of millions of people, leaving lasting imprints on their descendants' identities. Understanding historical ancestry often involves grappling with complex narratives of triumph and tragedy, resilience and oppression, and the interplay of individual and collective experiences.

Ancestry also has a deeply personal and emotional dimension. For many, exploring their ancestry is a journey of self-discovery, offering insights into who they are and where they come from. It can foster a sense of pride, connection, and continuity, as well as a deeper appreciation for the struggles and achievements of those who came before. At the same time, it can raise questions about identity, belonging, and the complexities of heritage, particularly for individuals with mixed or multicultural backgrounds.

In a globalized world, ancestry serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting individuals to their roots while also highlighting the interconnectedness of human history. It underscores the diversity and richness of human experience, reminding us that every person's story is part of a larger tapestry woven over centuries. Whether through genetic testing, genealogical research, cultural practices, or historical exploration, ancestry offers a profound way to understand ourselves and our place in the world.

A diversification score measures the diversity of ancestries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, ancestry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The ancestry diversification score for this county is:

23.72

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

British

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Carribean Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic British Dutch French German Italian

Searcy County7,6017805770174702816717136762
Arkansas (in 000's)3,11029721161318339519206182918629
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Pope County64,35612,982373203844,1341,3762642904,8762936544,086652
Boone County38,1094,042205209466517421404,2194716313,772378
Baxter County42,7673,604199720769911011074,1386056554,651626
Marion County17,5971,5191110102231612631,8691734652,270265
Van Buren County16,2132,92285024382310651,3132332261,446186
Stone County12,8561,350114319177170481,048313136946151
Newton County6,9968346201952015622309444638
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Searcy County23.7210.260.750.090.002.290.090.000.0310.740.930.934.830.82
Arkansas17.019.550.670.500.415.891.250.170.626.620.580.935.990.94
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Pope County14.7220.170.580.030.606.422.140.410.457.580.461.026.351.01
Boone County16.5310.610.540.050.251.740.460.010.3711.071.241.669.900.99
Baxter County16.698.430.470.020.481.630.260.000.259.681.411.5310.881.46
Marion County14.458.630.630.000.581.310.030.070.3610.620.982.6412.901.51
Van Buren County15.4518.020.520.000.012.700.140.060.408.101.441.398.921.15
Stone County17.5610.500.890.020.151.380.130.000.378.152.431.067.361.17
Newton County25.3311.920.890.000.011.360.030.000.218.890.431.346.380.54
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Searcy County 107.49111.1918.390.0038.857.380.004.25162.22162.37100.5280.6086.59
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 50.9694.1635.53777.11188.72131.60727.74231.1781.19106.85133.63132.21312.11
Pope County 211.3085.946.21144.90109.02171.33245.9472.83114.4979.14109.35105.99107.55
Boone County 111.1079.7610.4859.9029.6136.593.1559.37167.29214.84178.18165.23105.30
Baxter County 88.2768.993.27117.5427.7420.611.4040.44146.21245.90164.81181.54155.39
Marion County 90.4293.530.00140.7622.282.7340.8857.86160.49170.89284.35215.34159.87
Van Buren County 188.7877.740.003.0045.8511.3736.9864.80122.37249.81150.00148.88121.79
Stone County 109.99131.484.6635.8923.3710.600.0060.34123.18423.21113.84122.84124.69
Newton County 124.87131.400.003.4723.052.290.0034.65134.3574.54144.59106.4257.66
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Searcy County 210.93118.0951.770.0020.595.610.001.84199.81151.9675.2260.9627.74
Arkansas 196.23106.21281.4812.8752.9975.9913.7443.26123.1793.5974.8375.6432.04
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Pope County 414.6391.2717.4718.6557.77130.1933.7931.51141.0174.0781.8380.1634.46
Boone County 218.0184.7129.507.7115.6927.800.4325.68206.05201.06133.33124.9733.74
Baxter County 173.2173.289.2015.1214.7015.660.1917.49180.08230.14123.33137.3149.79
Marion County 177.4399.340.0018.1111.812.085.6225.03197.68159.94212.79162.8851.22
Van Buren County 370.4582.560.000.3924.298.645.0828.03150.73233.79112.25112.6139.02
Stone County 215.84139.6413.124.6212.388.050.0026.10151.72396.0885.1992.9139.95
Newton County 245.03139.560.000.4512.211.740.0014.99165.4769.76108.2080.4918.48
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Polish Scandi­navian Scotish Irish Other European Chinese Japanese Korean South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Searcy County7,6011972676421100414421,0473,269
Arkansas (in 000's)3,110142723554514152166782877
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Pope County64,3562595854,9051,1431527741341887917510,96615,305
Boone County38,1093375124,32158159013289710195,41311,906
Baxter County42,7677431,0704,6341,147152102187102295,11814,180
Marion County17,5973485072,076467511015213922,1234,897
Van Buren County16,213951792,26531909104141472,0584,290
Stone County12,856831232,0442261056324181,8264,175
Newton County6,9963310155351000111008323,175
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Searcy County23.720.250.958.890.550.140.000.000.050.010.050.5513.7743.01
Arkansas17.010.460.877.571.730.160.040.130.500.670.200.1925.1628.21
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Pope County14.720.400.917.621.780.240.010.110.210.290.120.2717.0423.78
Boone County16.530.881.3411.341.520.150.000.030.070.250.030.0514.2031.24
Baxter County16.691.742.5010.842.680.040.000.020.050.200.240.0711.9733.16
Marion County14.451.982.8811.802.650.030.060.000.090.120.220.0112.0627.83
Van Buren County15.450.591.1013.971.970.000.060.060.020.090.090.0412.6926.46
Stone County17.560.650.9615.901.760.010.000.040.050.020.190.1414.2032.48
Newton County25.330.471.447.900.730.000.000.000.010.010.140.0011.8945.38
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Searcy County 53.88108.37117.5532.0088.890.000.0010.561.9826.41296.6754.75152.44
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 329.41220.1588.74184.92781.76607.06394.96313.69266.59212.17337.6384.9158.42
Pope County 86.75103.99100.74102.87145.0727.0288.1041.8043.8661.61146.0067.7384.30
Boone County 190.61153.70149.8688.3095.090.0026.1414.7538.2213.1726.7756.46110.74
Baxter County 374.48286.22143.22155.3421.5411.6217.919.8630.54119.7036.4147.56117.53
Marion County 426.28329.61155.93153.7117.45155.270.0017.1117.92111.246.1047.9598.64
Van Buren County 126.30126.31184.65113.960.00137.8847.254.9512.9643.3423.1850.4593.79
Stone County 139.16109.45210.14101.824.780.0029.809.373.5093.7075.1756.45115.11
Newton County 101.68165.16104.4842.220.000.000.002.872.1571.740.0047.27160.86
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Searcy County 16.3649.22132.4717.3111.370.000.003.370.7412.4587.8764.48260.95
Arkansas 30.3645.42112.6954.0812.7916.4725.3231.8837.5147.1329.62117.77171.18
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Pope County 26.3347.24113.5255.6318.564.4522.3013.3216.4529.0443.2479.76144.30
Boone County 57.8769.82168.8947.7512.160.006.624.7014.346.217.9366.49189.56
Baxter County 113.68130.02161.3984.002.761.914.543.1411.4656.4210.7856.02201.18
Marion County 129.41149.72175.7283.122.2325.580.005.456.7252.431.8156.47168.85
Van Buren County 38.3457.37208.0961.630.0022.7111.961.584.8620.436.8759.42160.55
Stone County 42.2549.72236.8255.060.610.007.542.991.3144.1622.2766.49197.04
Newton County 30.8775.02117.7422.830.000.000.000.910.8133.810.0055.67275.36


Sources: STI: PopStats