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Carson 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:

19.52

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

Carson County5,8684754611539700178346232959320
Texas (in 000's)31,1721,14383283849,9506712758441,173872481,316268
National (in 000's)340,98116,5892,16560710,91237,9175,6004,1394,87718,3212,0964,23427,00610,025
Randall County150,2349,6797664547927,7122315505,6289,8715831,38211,1301,170
Potter County115,9814,3885171969638,7636251824,1514,2794918044,936528
Moore County21,45429998138310,916272311,068341327049739
Gray County21,0601,266118005,57037835541,1051771201,209125
Hutchinson County19,9851,39122521244,2332704591,2371381331,217216
Donley County3,262222161112710086202621424520
Armstrong County1,91013715001281039124112120814
Roberts County847671054800305324161121
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Carson County19.528.090.780.020.266.770.000.003.035.900.390.4910.110.34
Texas17.613.670.270.091.2331.922.150.882.713.760.280.804.220.86
National10.644.870.640.183.2011.121.641.211.435.370.611.247.922.94
Randall County13.906.440.510.030.3218.450.150.373.756.570.390.927.410.78
Potter County19.263.780.450.020.6033.420.540.163.583.690.420.694.260.46
Moore County31.141.390.460.001.7950.881.270.144.981.590.150.332.320.18
Gray County17.246.010.560.000.0026.450.180.392.635.250.840.575.740.59
Hutchinson County15.896.961.130.010.6221.180.140.002.306.190.690.676.091.08
Donley County19.496.810.490.030.348.310.000.002.646.191.900.437.510.61
Armstrong County19.797.170.790.000.006.700.050.002.046.490.581.1010.890.73
Roberts County17.967.910.120.000.595.670.000.003.546.262.831.8913.220.12
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Carson County 220.67292.7319.1820.7621.200.000.00111.99156.70139.9662.02239.3639.62
Texas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 132.63237.12200.22259.8434.8476.30137.6452.80142.79219.50155.85187.59341.79
Randall County 175.63190.3933.7225.8957.797.1441.51138.31174.61138.57115.45175.4790.54
Potter County 103.14166.4618.4448.73104.7125.0417.79132.1498.05151.1787.00100.8052.92
Moore County 37.99170.575.25144.95159.4058.9116.38183.7942.2453.2640.9554.8721.13
Gray County 163.88209.230.000.0082.868.1644.6997.12139.44300.1271.51135.9769.00
Hutchinson County 189.74420.4111.2650.3866.366.280.0084.79164.50246.5883.52144.23125.65
Donley County 185.53183.1634.5127.3826.030.000.0097.33164.57678.7253.86177.9071.28
Armstrong County 195.54293.260.000.0021.002.430.0075.38172.53205.66137.98257.9485.21
Roberts County 215.6444.090.0047.9317.750.000.00130.76166.301,011.83237.07313.2013.73
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Carson County 166.38123.459.587.9960.840.000.00212.08109.7463.7639.80127.6011.59
Texas 75.4042.1749.9438.49287.05131.0672.65189.3870.0345.5664.1653.3129.26
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Randall County 132.4380.2916.849.96165.889.3630.16261.92122.2963.1374.0893.5426.49
Potter County 77.7770.209.2118.75300.5632.8112.93250.2368.6768.8755.8253.7415.48
Moore County 28.6571.942.6255.79457.5677.2011.90348.0529.5824.2726.2729.256.18
Gray County 123.5688.240.000.00237.8410.7032.47183.9297.65136.7345.8872.4820.19
Hutchinson County 143.06177.305.6319.39190.488.230.00160.58115.20112.3353.5976.8936.76
Donley County 139.8977.2417.2310.5474.710.000.00184.33115.25309.2134.5694.8320.85
Armstrong County 147.43123.680.000.0060.273.190.00142.76120.8393.6988.54137.5024.93
Roberts County 162.5918.590.0018.4550.960.000.00247.64116.46460.96152.12166.964.02
 
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

Carson County5,86889594719000049287822,231
Texas (in 000's)31,1721482221,228529226271106165281361307,0203,782
National (in 000's)340,9815,2116,56222,89210,8864,3408331,7585,3296,0541,4412,14472,84556,198
Randall County150,2346511,51710,2403,90414091725781,58319254529,77131,706
Potter County115,9813966065,0901,2228490833952,5912,08916826,48416,304
Moore County21,4546432921011400142160638114,3791,621
Gray County21,0601131021,2032821071914791944,1784,666
Hutchinson County19,985451351,26723341526201924134,3814,401
Donley County3,2628830517111039285001,222
Armstrong County1,910332180550030030193743
Roberts County847197920000000102297
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Carson County19.521.521.018.031.530.000.000.000.070.150.030.1413.3338.02
Texas17.610.470.713.941.700.720.090.351.981.700.430.4222.5212.13
National10.641.531.926.713.191.270.240.521.561.780.420.6321.3616.48
Randall County13.900.431.016.822.600.090.010.110.381.050.130.3619.8221.10
Potter County19.260.340.524.391.050.070.080.070.342.231.800.1422.8314.06
Moore County31.140.030.201.360.470.070.000.000.660.752.970.0520.417.56
Gray County17.240.540.485.711.340.050.030.090.070.380.090.0219.8422.16
Hutchinson County15.890.230.686.341.170.020.080.130.100.100.120.0721.9222.02
Donley County19.490.250.259.350.520.030.030.030.001.200.060.2515.3337.46
Armstrong County19.790.161.689.422.880.000.000.160.000.000.160.0010.1038.90
Roberts County17.960.121.069.330.240.000.000.000.000.000.000.0012.0435.06
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Carson County 320.35140.92203.6890.410.000.000.003.459.057.8432.7959.18313.40
Texas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 322.78269.70170.36188.20175.84277.89146.4279.12104.7597.24151.2794.87135.86
Randall County 91.52141.52172.96153.1812.876.8132.5219.4862.1629.4087.2688.00173.97
Potter County 72.1273.23111.3662.1110.0188.2320.3317.24131.79414.3334.84101.40115.88
Moore County 5.9128.0934.5427.759.020.000.0033.5144.00684.0812.3390.6462.28
Gray County 113.3367.88144.9578.936.5637.7925.623.3722.1320.754.5788.10182.63
Hutchinson County 47.5694.68160.8768.732.7785.3436.955.075.6127.6315.6597.35181.53
Donley County 51.8034.37237.2630.724.2434.868.710.0070.5314.1058.9968.07308.80
Armstrong County 33.17234.81239.14169.750.000.0044.610.000.0036.130.0044.87320.66
Roberts County 24.94148.92236.6813.920.000.000.000.000.000.000.0053.48289.05
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Carson County 99.2552.25119.5648.040.000.000.004.368.648.0621.6862.38230.69
Texas 30.9837.0858.7053.1356.8735.9968.30126.3995.47102.8466.11105.4173.61
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Randall County 28.3652.47101.5281.397.322.4522.2124.6259.3430.2357.6992.76128.05
Potter County 22.3427.1565.3733.005.6931.7513.8821.79125.82426.0823.03106.8985.29
Moore County 1.8310.4220.2714.755.130.000.0042.3542.00703.488.1595.5445.84
Gray County 35.1125.1785.0841.943.7313.6017.504.2521.1321.343.0292.86134.43
Hutchinson County 14.7335.1094.4336.521.5730.7125.246.405.3528.4110.34102.61133.62
Donley County 16.0512.74139.2716.322.4112.545.950.0067.3414.5039.0071.75227.30
Armstrong County 10.2887.06140.3790.190.000.0030.470.000.0037.160.0047.30236.03
Roberts County 7.7355.22138.937.400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0056.37212.76


Sources: STI: PopStats