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Butler 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:

15.20

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

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

Butler County69,5975,534421305062,577333452425,90058388110,663886
Kansas (in 000's)2,9831602032130224922219233947137
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Sedgwick County535,86525,4314,1775003,36069,1143,2421,9744,89934,0273,8506,11469,9015,133
Harvey County34,2192,04217991103,77378861411,8894443148,029333
Cowley County34,4432,9165881541003,038609241742,4763804193,975315
Sumner County22,8481,7761740909894202041,7041633353,881141
Marion County11,7719302883434970617452161243,48882
Greenwood County5,9145652611916900414984812296740
Chase County2,6012879201721680243174755511
Elk County2,5112754300890023244232630614
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Butler County15.207.950.600.040.733.700.480.060.358.480.841.2715.321.27
Kansas12.325.360.660.090.7010.130.810.310.747.340.781.3215.801.23
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Sedgwick County12.974.750.780.090.6312.900.610.370.916.350.721.1413.040.96
Harvey County14.755.970.520.030.3211.030.230.250.415.521.300.9223.460.97
Cowley County13.658.471.710.450.298.821.770.070.517.191.101.2211.540.91
Sumner County14.997.770.760.000.394.330.180.000.897.460.711.4716.990.62
Marion County17.387.900.240.070.292.960.060.000.526.331.841.0529.630.70
Greenwood County15.809.550.440.020.322.860.000.000.698.420.812.0616.350.68
Chase County14.5211.030.350.080.006.610.620.310.009.340.651.8121.340.42
Elk County18.3510.951.710.000.003.540.000.000.929.720.921.0412.190.56
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Butler County 148.2791.6246.47103.1836.5459.1921.1446.91115.43106.8596.0896.97103.83
Kansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 90.7296.17191.77454.17109.72203.16396.95192.9573.1678.4194.2550.13239.79
Sedgwick County 88.49118.06100.5988.99127.2674.84120.47123.3386.4691.6486.6082.5678.13
Harvey County 111.2779.2328.3645.62108.7928.2082.1955.5975.16165.5069.65148.5179.37
Cowley County 157.86258.56482.0341.2187.03218.7322.7968.1597.88140.7392.3373.0574.59
Sumner County 144.94115.340.0055.9042.7122.740.00120.45101.5591.00111.28107.5150.33
Marion County 147.3236.0373.2740.9929.267.360.0069.9186.18234.0679.96187.5556.82
Greenwood County 178.1466.5918.2345.6028.200.000.0093.52114.65103.53156.57103.4955.16
Chase County 205.7552.4182.900.0065.2576.10100.580.00127.2183.37137.15135.0634.49
Elk County 204.21259.360.000.0034.970.000.00123.57132.31116.8378.5977.1345.47
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Butler County 163.4495.2624.2322.7233.3029.135.3324.31157.78136.28101.93193.4543.30
Kansas 110.23103.9852.1522.0291.1449.2225.1951.83136.69127.54106.10199.4941.70
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Sedgwick County 97.55122.7552.4619.59115.9936.8430.3563.92118.18116.8891.88164.7032.58
Harvey County 122.6682.3814.7910.0599.1613.8820.7028.81102.74211.0873.89296.2633.10
Cowley County 174.02268.84251.369.0779.32107.675.7435.32133.79179.4897.96145.7231.11
Sumner County 159.77119.930.0012.3138.9311.190.0062.43138.81116.06118.07214.4720.99
Marion County 162.4037.4638.219.0326.663.620.0036.23117.80298.5284.83374.1423.69
Greenwood County 196.3769.239.5110.0425.700.000.0048.47156.72132.04166.12206.4523.01
Chase County 226.8054.4943.230.0059.4737.4625.340.00173.88106.33145.51269.4214.38
Elk County 225.11269.680.000.0031.870.000.0064.04180.86149.0183.38153.8718.96
 
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

Butler County69,5972321,4695,7302,52170391382512552922209,28120,498
Kansas (in 000's)2,983216823292132624321110501619
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Sedgwick County535,8652,7068,86935,24613,0831,7462908354,08614,2011,6133,048114,136104,284
Harvey County34,2193408401,7881,165735631711127224,8147,563
Cowley County34,4431206302,68470014418544116475,4529,117
Sumner County22,8481003892,3897251404123038123,5766,060
Marion County11,7719030984055414083131009952,863
Greenwood County5,91423170663134008115506481,751
Chase County2,601987202564000000258618
Elk County2,511416218650050300266891
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Butler County15.200.332.118.233.620.100.060.200.360.370.420.3213.3429.45
Kansas12.320.712.297.793.090.420.070.200.821.070.360.3416.8120.75
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Sedgwick County12.970.501.666.582.440.330.050.160.762.650.300.5721.3019.46
Harvey County14.750.992.455.233.400.020.100.180.050.320.080.0614.0722.10
Cowley County13.650.351.837.792.030.040.010.050.161.190.190.0215.8326.47
Sumner County14.990.441.7010.463.170.060.000.020.050.130.170.0515.6526.52
Marion County17.380.762.637.144.710.120.000.070.030.110.080.008.4524.32
Greenwood County15.800.392.8711.212.270.000.000.140.020.250.080.0010.9629.61
Chase County14.520.353.347.772.150.150.000.000.000.000.000.009.9223.76
Elk County18.350.160.648.682.590.000.000.200.000.120.000.0010.5935.48
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Butler County 46.9792.28105.65117.0424.0079.6097.0144.1734.19118.1291.8879.35141.97
Kansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 215.3284.1386.15103.16303.72347.18252.23191.41165.68119.01182.78127.1279.44
Sedgwick County 71.1572.3684.4078.8977.7576.8876.2493.39247.2884.74165.33126.7493.80
Harvey County 140.00107.3267.05110.014.88145.2990.086.0830.2722.2118.6983.71106.53
Cowley County 49.0979.9799.9965.679.7016.5025.5719.20111.3452.315.9194.19127.59
Sumner County 61.6774.43134.17102.5314.620.008.576.4312.2546.8215.2793.13127.85
Marion County 107.73114.7791.57152.0828.380.0033.253.1210.3123.920.0050.30117.24
Greenwood County 54.80125.67143.8573.210.000.0066.182.0723.6723.800.0065.20142.71
Chase County 48.75146.2399.6569.5736.700.000.000.000.000.000.0059.02114.53
Elk County 22.4427.86111.4083.640.000.0097.430.0011.150.000.0063.04171.04
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Butler County 21.81109.69122.63113.467.9022.9338.4623.0820.6499.2550.2762.42178.70
Kansas 46.44118.86116.0896.9332.9328.8039.6552.2560.3684.0354.7178.66125.88
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Sedgwick County 33.0486.0197.9776.4725.6022.1430.2348.79149.2571.2190.4599.70118.08
Harvey County 65.02127.5777.83106.641.6141.8535.713.1818.2718.6710.2265.85134.10
Cowley County 22.8095.05116.0763.663.194.7510.1410.0367.2143.963.2374.09160.61
Sumner County 28.6488.48155.7499.394.810.003.403.367.3939.348.3573.26160.93
Marion County 50.03136.42106.29147.419.340.0013.181.636.2220.100.0039.57147.58
Greenwood County 25.45149.38166.9870.970.000.0026.241.0814.2820.000.0051.29179.64
Chase County 22.64173.82115.6867.4412.080.000.000.000.000.000.0046.43144.16
Elk County 10.4233.11129.3181.080.000.0038.630.006.730.000.0049.59215.30


Sources: STI: PopStats