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Garland 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:

13.59

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Scotish_Irish

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

Garland County100,0957,114513592535,1981,0701833194,7301,9561,119
Arkansas (in 000's)3,109238231714194446132987964
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Saline County132,67911,196526803646,3131,7913743748,4911,773576
Hot Spring County33,3453,50214111184936331622,546448476
Yell County20,3022,1038483612,791628112622025350
Perry County10,2791,1754202823414036902824
Montgomery County8,54787873447289307220316
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Garland County13.597.110.510.060.255.191.070.180.324.731.951.12
Arkansas12.567.660.730.550.456.241.410.190.419.592.552.07
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Saline County14.178.440.400.060.274.761.350.280.286.401.340.43
Hot Spring County17.6010.500.420.030.552.810.010.010.497.641.341.43
Yell County15.4410.360.410.041.7813.753.090.051.290.990.260.25
Perry County21.1011.430.410.000.272.280.140.000.350.880.270.23
Montgomery County17.5410.270.850.050.553.380.040.000.840.230.040.19
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 92.7369.7510.7156.7983.2875.9694.6477.9849.2676.7254.04
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 52.8087.7633.17741.37181.65127.96700.38262.8078.6389.81101.03
Saline County 110.1053.9610.9661.6476.3195.92145.9268.9766.7152.4720.98
Hot Spring County 137.0357.556.00123.9745.020.644.66118.8779.5952.7569.00
Yell County 135.1556.317.16399.48220.47219.8028.05315.7610.3710.2511.90
Perry County 149.1555.610.0061.2036.519.680.0085.699.1310.7011.29
Montgomery County 134.03116.248.51123.5454.232.490.00206.112.441.389.05
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 175.6379.4932.307.6645.8559.3613.5129.6762.6485.4353.49
Arkansas 189.40113.95301.4813.4955.0578.1514.2838.05127.17111.3498.98
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Saline County 208.5361.4833.048.3142.0174.9620.8326.2484.8458.4220.77
Hot Spring County 259.5365.5818.0816.7224.780.500.6645.23101.2258.7368.30
Yell County 255.9864.1721.5953.88121.37171.774.00120.1513.1911.4111.78
Perry County 282.4863.370.008.2520.107.560.0032.6111.6111.9111.17
Montgomery County 253.85132.4625.6516.6629.851.950.0078.433.101.538.96
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Garland County100,0951898,6815201,1997,1081,0315871,2749,4881583,088
Arkansas (in 000's)3,10942241525167261324209644
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Saline County132,67915912,5674941,3449,0321,2027311,14412,3054442,351
Hot Spring County33,34582,4791802601,474142752642,10170480
Yell County20,302301,14812874847113261171,18212335
Perry County10,279897172128752714134892076
Montgomery County8,547428595412641314365691532102
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Garland County13.590.198.670.521.207.101.030.591.279.480.163.09
Arkansas12.560.147.200.470.815.380.820.410.776.720.191.42
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Saline County14.170.129.470.371.016.810.910.550.869.270.331.77
Hot Spring County17.600.027.430.540.784.420.430.220.796.300.211.44
Yell County15.440.155.650.630.364.170.560.130.585.820.061.65
Perry County21.100.089.450.701.257.320.690.400.338.680.000.74
Montgomery County17.540.4910.050.631.474.831.670.070.6610.710.371.19
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 137.00120.45110.59148.25131.95125.27143.87165.47141.1384.11216.85
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 285.4073.11113.37131.31133.76319.86333.55226.0689.46177.00195.83
Saline County 86.95131.5579.26125.37126.49110.18135.17112.10138.08178.31124.55
Hot Spring County 17.41103.25114.9196.5082.1451.7955.18102.9393.81111.86101.18
Yell County 107.2278.53134.2245.1177.5267.6931.4274.9286.6831.49115.98
Perry County 56.47131.20149.11154.12135.9484.0197.8643.00129.200.0051.97
Montgomery County 356.55139.58134.50182.4589.79203.4817.2285.18159.39199.4983.88
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 48.00164.7597.55112.9098.6539.1643.1373.20157.7647.52110.73
Arkansas 35.04136.7888.2176.1674.7631.2629.9844.24111.7856.5051.06
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Saline County 30.47179.9369.9195.4894.5734.4540.5249.59154.35100.7463.60
Hot Spring County 6.10141.23101.3673.4961.4116.1916.5445.53104.8663.2051.67
Yell County 37.57107.42118.3934.3657.9621.169.4233.1496.8917.7959.22
Perry County 19.79179.45131.53117.37101.6326.2629.3419.02144.420.0026.54
Montgomery County 124.93190.92118.64138.9567.1363.625.1637.68178.17112.7142.83
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Garland County100,0955812748681581938114012314,97728,285
Arkansas (in 000's)3,1096613617874512793
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Saline County132,679148683024336322918516518818,75738,672
Hot Spring County33,3452630021534116,18611,141
Yell County20,302150061311207503,7585,749
Perry County10,27916017011101,5074,029
Montgomery County8,54701300150138151,5072,805
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Garland County13.590.060.130.050.070.160.190.080.140.1214.9628.26
Arkansas12.560.180.210.030.080.190.560.260.210.1416.4525.52
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Saline County14.170.110.050.020.180.270.170.140.120.1414.1429.15
Hot Spring County17.600.010.020.010.000.000.010.040.100.0318.5533.41
Yell County15.440.070.000.000.030.060.000.590.370.0018.5128.32
Perry County21.100.010.060.000.170.000.010.010.010.0014.6639.20
Montgomery County17.540.000.150.000.000.180.000.010.440.1817.6332.82
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 32.3561.63145.6083.4982.2734.7330.7866.1491.0190.94110.74
Arkansas 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 725.57425.98701.32551.83290.47286.12182.05169.36416.5783.7958.22
Saline County 62.2824.8968.65225.07142.6031.0953.0458.81104.9485.92114.22
Hot Spring County 3.358.7427.320.000.001.0817.1148.2224.43112.75130.93
Yell County 41.250.000.0036.3233.380.89224.82174.690.00112.50110.97
Perry County 5.4328.350.00203.240.001.753.704.600.0089.10153.60
Montgomery County 0.0073.880.000.0091.470.004.45210.24129.98107.16128.61
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Garland County 4.4614.4720.7615.1328.3212.1416.9139.0521.85108.53190.19
Arkansas 13.7823.4814.2618.1234.4334.9554.9359.0424.01119.35171.75
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Saline County 8.585.849.7940.7949.0910.8729.1334.7225.19102.54196.17
Hot Spring County 0.462.053.890.000.000.389.4028.475.87134.56224.87
Yell County 5.680.000.006.5811.490.31123.49103.140.00134.27190.59
Perry County 0.756.660.0036.830.000.612.032.720.00106.34263.81
Montgomery County 0.0017.340.000.0031.490.002.44124.1331.20127.89220.88


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025