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Chicot 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:

5.24

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Mexican

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

Chicot County9,5042202164349800321811510121144
Arkansas (in 000's)3,10923823171419444613224152516726
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68718,0691,8283,64224,7089,027
Washington County41,6821,70835623479111765292666214206
Bolivar County29,01080322049634050117432685272410
Morehouse Parish24,3201,545652641630231167561428920282
Drew County17,0691,0625592558307164470141285102
Ashley County18,1211,92424547971407551968315827554
Desha County10,41555026091599001334819109221
West Carroll Parish9,4049172707245450194783512022464
East Carroll Parish7,1482847016371611466613177541
Issaquena County1,317181077300180072
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Chicot County5.242.310.220.060.455.240.000.000.341.900.160.111.271.52
Arkansas11.547.660.730.550.456.241.410.190.417.200.470.815.380.82
National7.154.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.075.260.531.067.202.63
Washington County2.134.100.080.010.061.150.000.030.181.270.060.160.510.49
Bolivar County3.062.770.080.000.172.190.000.170.042.560.090.290.941.41
Morehouse Parish6.766.350.270.010.260.670.000.090.483.110.061.190.830.34
Drew County12.796.220.320.050.013.270.020.000.423.770.410.831.670.60
Ashley County13.1810.620.130.030.024.400.770.410.285.340.170.321.520.30
Desha County6.675.280.250.000.875.750.000.000.123.340.180.100.880.20
West Carroll Parish14.929.750.290.000.072.610.480.000.205.080.371.282.380.68
East Carroll Parish3.173.970.100.000.220.520.220.150.640.920.180.241.050.57
Issaquena County4.621.370.080.005.850.230.000.000.080.610.000.000.530.15
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Chicot County 30.2030.0711.48101.6584.030.000.0082.3826.4533.6013.0223.66184.27
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 52.8087.7633.17741.37181.65127.96700.38262.8073.11113.37131.31133.76319.86
Washington County 53.4611.432.6212.4018.430.1713.6644.6117.6313.2819.609.5460.11
Bolivar County 36.1210.320.0037.9535.050.0089.229.2835.5719.0836.2617.42171.89
Morehouse Parish 82.8936.381.4959.1210.750.0048.96116.7043.1712.25147.0715.4341.01
Drew County 81.1843.859.582.6352.431.250.00101.7752.4087.30102.2431.0372.68
Ashley County 138.5318.035.024.9670.5454.90214.2568.8674.1936.4239.6128.2036.24
Desha County 68.9033.980.00196.3092.240.000.0030.5446.4138.8411.8816.4124.52
West Carroll Parish 127.2339.080.0016.7241.7834.000.0049.4370.5979.23157.9344.2682.77
East Carroll Parish 51.8413.330.0050.298.3015.9179.66157.4612.8238.7229.4319.5069.76
Issaquena County 17.8310.330.001,313.513.650.000.0018.588.440.000.009.8818.47
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Chicot County 57.2034.2734.6013.7146.260.000.0031.3536.1829.649.9217.6957.61
Arkansas 189.40113.95301.4813.4955.0578.1514.2838.05136.7888.2176.1674.7631.26
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Washington County 101.2613.027.891.6710.150.131.9516.9824.1111.7114.927.1318.79
Bolivar County 68.4011.760.005.1219.290.0012.743.5348.6516.8327.6213.0353.74
Morehouse Parish 156.9941.454.517.975.920.006.9944.4159.0510.81112.0011.5412.82
Drew County 153.7549.9728.890.3628.860.980.0038.7371.6777.0177.8623.2022.72
Ashley County 262.3820.5415.120.6738.8342.9030.5926.20101.4832.1230.1721.0811.33
Desha County 130.5038.720.0026.4850.780.000.0011.6263.4734.269.0512.277.67
West Carroll Parish 240.9744.530.002.2623.0026.570.0018.8196.5669.89120.2733.0925.88
East Carroll Parish 98.1815.190.006.784.5712.4311.3759.9217.5434.1522.4214.5821.81
Issaquena County 33.7711.780.00177.172.010.000.007.0711.540.000.007.385.77
 
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

Chicot County9,5040618047124001241,6261,300
Arkansas (in 000's)3,10913242094461317874512793
National (in 000's)343,2514,6675,96920,6259,5634,4617931,5415,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Washington County41,68222565445682010168351175,1362,591
Bolivar County29,010669801109265069460253,8242,936
Morehouse Parish24,32082699448590002518124,7223,685
Drew County17,06918291,05513846004701113,4354,728
Ashley County18,12134467366200241023,5145,009
Desha County10,4151141806200651411,8891,684
West Carroll Parish9,40417221,18010800001362,6501,888
East Carroll Parish7,14811076630020351,146450
Issaquena County1,31720900005000244119
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Chicot County5.240.000.061.890.490.130.040.000.000.010.020.0417.1113.68
Arkansas11.540.410.776.721.420.180.030.080.560.260.210.1416.4525.52
National7.151.361.746.012.791.300.230.451.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Washington County2.130.050.131.310.130.200.000.020.400.010.120.0412.326.22
Bolivar County3.060.020.242.760.380.090.020.000.240.010.210.0913.1810.12
Morehouse Parish6.760.030.114.090.200.240.000.000.000.100.070.0519.4215.15
Drew County12.790.110.176.180.810.270.000.000.280.000.060.0120.1227.70
Ashley County13.180.020.243.710.360.010.000.000.010.020.060.0119.3927.64
Desha County6.670.110.041.730.060.020.000.000.060.050.130.0118.1416.17
West Carroll Parish14.920.180.2312.551.150.000.000.000.000.010.030.0628.1820.08
East Carroll Parish3.170.150.001.060.080.040.000.000.030.000.040.0716.036.30
Issaquena County4.620.150.000.680.000.000.000.000.380.000.000.0018.539.04
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Chicot County 0.008.2128.2034.7670.49127.790.000.004.009.9531.17103.9853.60
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 333.55226.0689.46195.83725.57701.32551.83286.12182.05169.36416.5783.7958.22
Washington County 12.9517.4719.439.44109.830.0029.4872.612.7457.8630.2174.8924.36
Bolivar County 5.0730.9241.1126.4150.0452.330.0042.855.2497.8063.8280.1139.66
Morehouse Parish 8.0713.9060.8513.87135.440.000.000.0039.1035.0036.54118.0059.38
Drew County 25.8722.0992.0256.83150.450.000.0049.600.0030.474.34122.30108.55
Ashley County 4.0631.5755.3025.606.160.000.001.998.4026.098.17117.85108.32
Desha County 25.914.9925.734.0510.720.000.0010.3818.2663.567.11110.2363.36
West Carroll Parish 44.3530.41186.8280.720.000.000.000.004.0415.0947.25171.2678.67
East Carroll Parish 37.750.0015.835.9023.430.000.005.040.0019.8551.8197.4424.67
Issaquena County 37.260.0010.170.000.000.000.0068.390.000.000.00112.6035.41
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Chicot County 0.003.6331.5217.759.7218.220.000.002.205.887.48124.1092.06
Arkansas 29.9844.24111.7851.0613.7814.2618.1234.9554.9359.0424.01119.35171.75
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Washington County 3.887.7321.724.8215.140.005.3425.381.5034.167.2589.3841.84
Bolivar County 1.5213.6845.9513.496.907.460.0014.972.8857.7515.3295.6168.12
Morehouse Parish 2.426.1568.027.0818.670.000.000.0021.4820.668.77140.83101.98
Drew County 7.769.77102.8629.0220.740.000.0017.340.0017.991.04145.97186.43
Ashley County 1.2213.9661.8113.070.850.000.000.694.6115.411.96140.66186.04
Desha County 7.772.2128.762.071.480.000.003.6310.0337.531.71131.56108.82
West Carroll Parish 13.3013.45208.8341.220.000.000.000.002.228.9111.34204.40135.12
East Carroll Parish 11.320.0017.703.013.230.000.001.760.0011.7212.44116.2942.37
Issaquena County 11.170.0011.370.000.000.000.0023.900.000.000.00134.3960.81


Sources: STI: PopStats