Ancestry for Sitka City and Borough, AK

Sitka City and Borough – Ancestry

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:

10.97

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Native American

Ancestry Report Part I
Description	Total Population	American	Native American	Hawaiian	Caribbean (Latino)	Mexican	Central American	South American	Other Hispanic	African American	Sub- Saharan	Caribbean (Black)

Sitka City and Borough	8,383	137	1,182	13	73	372	13	14	57	18	7	6
Alaska (in 000's)	740	21	102	12	12	28	3	5	4	12	5	4
National (in 000's)	343,251	13,890	2,213	626	11,327	38,879	6,181	4,644	3,687	25,893	7,852	7,174
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	5,023	53	1,963	23	4	120	8	2	26	8	5	6
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	2,202	10	644	3	32	99	0	0	16	1	5	1

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Sitka City and Borough	10.97	1.63	14.10	0.16	0.87	4.44	0.16	0.17	0.68	0.21	0.08	0.07
Alaska	9.85	2.90	13.83	1.62	1.58	3.83	0.45	0.63	0.52	1.58	0.73	0.52
National	7.83	4.05	0.64	0.18	3.30	11.33	1.80	1.35	1.07	7.54	2.29	2.09
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	22.44	1.06	39.08	0.46	0.08	2.39	0.16	0.04	0.52	0.16	0.10	0.12
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	19.27	0.45	29.25	0.14	1.45	4.50	0.00	0.00	0.73	0.05	0.23	0.05

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		56.30	101.98	9.57	55.28	115.88	34.18	26.51	131.45	13.63	11.41	13.88
Alaska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		139.41	4.66	11.26	209.50	295.78	396.86	214.78	207.65	478.87	312.48	405.34
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		36.35	282.66	28.25	5.06	62.39	35.10	6.32	100.07	10.11	13.60	23.17
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		15.65	211.53	8.40	92.26	117.41	0.00	0.00	140.47	2.88	31.02	8.81

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		40.39	2,186.75	84.98	26.39	39.18	8.61	12.34	63.31	2.85	3.65	3.42
Alaska		71.73	2,144.28	888.27	47.73	33.81	25.20	46.56	48.16	20.88	32.00	24.67
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		26.07	6,060.93	250.92	2.41	21.09	8.84	2.94	48.19	2.11	4.35	5.72
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		11.22	4,535.77	74.66	44.04	39.69	0.00	0.00	67.65	0.60	9.93	2.17

Ancestry Report Part II
Description	Total Population	Canadian	British	Dutch	French	German	Italian	Polish	Scandinavian	Scotish/ Irish	Spanish	Other European

Sitka City and Borough	8,383	38	436	34	129	624	151	101	424	710	63	261
Alaska (in 000's)	740	4	40	5	7	56	10	7	30	47	3	24
National (in 000's)	343,251	1,350	18,069	1,828	3,642	24,708	9,027	4,667	5,969	20,625	1,140	9,563
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	5,023	22	173	26	39	339	34	16	163	259	42	107
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	2,202	24	81	20	11	149	22	10	127	107	6	58

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Sitka City and Borough	10.97	0.45	5.20	0.41	1.54	7.44	1.80	1.20	5.06	8.47	0.75	3.11
Alaska	9.85	0.48	5.38	0.64	0.96	7.55	1.32	0.88	4.02	6.32	0.41	3.21
National	7.83	0.39	5.26	0.53	1.06	7.20	2.63	1.36	1.74	6.01	0.33	2.79
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	22.44	0.44	3.44	0.52	0.78	6.75	0.68	0.32	3.25	5.16	0.84	2.13
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	19.27	1.09	3.68	0.91	0.50	6.77	1.00	0.45	5.77	4.86	0.27	2.63

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		94.31	96.74	63.13	159.76	98.55	136.05	136.87	125.80	133.96	185.38	96.85
Alaska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		81.84	97.91	82.89	110.15	95.30	198.63	154.46	43.25	95.04	81.94	86.66
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		91.12	64.06	80.56	80.61	89.36	51.12	36.19	80.71	81.56	206.25	66.26
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		226.76	68.42	141.37	51.86	89.59	75.46	51.59	143.45	76.86	67.21	81.93

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		115.24	98.80	76.16	145.04	103.41	68.49	88.62	290.87	140.96	226.23	111.75
Alaska		122.20	102.13	120.64	90.78	104.93	50.34	64.74	231.22	105.22	122.04	115.39
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		111.35	65.43	97.20	73.18	93.76	25.74	23.43	186.62	85.81	251.71	76.46
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		277.09	69.88	170.55	47.08	94.00	37.99	33.40	331.68	80.87	82.03	94.54

Ancestry Report Part III
Description	Total Population	Chinese	Filipino	Japanese	Korean	Vietnamese	South Central Asian	South East Asian	Other Asian	Middle Eastern	Other Ancestry	Unknown

Sitka City and Borough	8,383	8	447	38	17	5	18	62	11	10	1,860	1,044
Alaska (in 000's)	740	2	24	2	4	1	1	5	6	1	131	124
National (in 000's)	343,251	4,461	3,010	793	1,541	1,913	5,452	1,643	1,229	1,931	47,322	51,000
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	5,023	4	35	3	1	7	0	8	0	0	1,191	336
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	2,202	0	17	0	0	0	0	8	0	5	663	83

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Sitka City and Borough	10.97	0.10	5.33	0.45	0.20	0.06	0.21	0.74	0.13	0.12	22.19	12.45
Alaska	9.85	0.31	3.24	0.21	0.60	0.12	0.16	0.69	0.77	0.14	17.72	16.69
National	7.83	1.30	0.88	0.23	0.45	0.56	1.59	0.48	0.36	0.56	13.79	14.86
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	22.44	0.08	0.70	0.06	0.02	0.14	0.00	0.16	0.00	0.00	23.71	6.69
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	19.27	0.00	0.77	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.36	0.00	0.23	30.11	3.77

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		31.08	164.36	220.76	33.62	50.92	136.90	107.62	17.14	87.34	125.20	74.60
Alaska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		423.25	27.03	112.49	74.45	475.81	1,012.70	69.65	46.79	411.83	77.79	89.00
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		25.93	21.48	29.09	3.30	118.99	0.00	23.18	0.00	0.00	133.79	40.07
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		0.00	23.80	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	52.87	0.00	166.26	169.89	22.58

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Sitka City and Borough		7.34	608.00	196.25	45.16	10.70	13.52	154.52	36.64	21.21	160.94	83.82
Alaska		23.63	369.91	88.90	134.32	21.02	9.87	143.58	213.74	24.28	128.55	112.36
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		6.13	79.45	25.86	4.43	25.01	0.00	33.28	0.00	0.00	171.99	45.02
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		0.00	88.03	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	75.91	0.00	40.37	218.40	25.37

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025