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Izard 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:

16.94

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

British

 
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)

Izard County14,0611,501969721913715531674227
Arkansas (in 000's)3,109238231714194446132987964
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Independence County38,4064,19414133731,7411,2645204463141129
Baxter County42,8623,472201620775013116298918
Sharp County18,2662,38712117373591011901113
Fulton County12,5651,4977202011900481945
Stone County12,8371,476108317181181441701
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Izard County16.9410.670.680.060.511.360.260.110.381.190.300.19
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
Independence County16.5310.920.370.090.194.533.290.010.531.210.370.34
Baxter County16.108.100.470.010.481.750.310.000.140.230.020.04
Sharp County15.3113.070.660.090.201.970.010.000.060.490.060.07
Fulton County18.3611.910.570.000.160.950.000.000.380.150.030.04
Stone County16.3611.500.840.020.131.410.140.010.340.130.000.01
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 139.2892.9211.63115.0421.7818.7055.2292.2312.3811.739.28
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
Independence County 142.4849.9715.6242.7072.70233.866.74129.9612.5714.4116.24
Baxter County 105.6963.822.54108.5028.0621.721.2135.392.380.822.03
Sharp County 170.5090.1616.9245.5131.520.390.0014.735.142.363.44
Fulton County 155.4577.990.0035.7615.190.000.0093.471.581.251.92
Stone County 150.02114.504.2529.7522.619.964.0383.861.380.000.38
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 263.80105.8935.0815.5211.9914.617.8835.0915.7413.069.19
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
Independence County 269.8656.9447.095.7640.02182.760.9649.4515.9816.0516.07
Baxter County 200.1772.737.6714.6315.4516.970.1713.473.030.922.01
Sharp County 322.93102.7451.006.1417.350.300.005.616.532.633.41
Fulton County 294.4288.870.004.828.360.000.0035.572.001.391.90
Stone County 284.14130.4812.814.0112.457.790.5831.911.760.000.37
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Izard County14,06161,649791451,3042431251771,5350239
Arkansas (in 000's)3,10942241525167261324209644
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Independence County38,406164,0371623442,685362912603,30666535
Baxter County42,862954,7815116444,8946757821,0114,765105934
Sharp County18,266202,3701434311,8041641563071,9890305
Fulton County12,565341,1701072051,5961701262091,3570106
Stone County12,837411,361320116983134532001,85213257
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Izard County16.940.0411.730.561.039.271.730.891.2610.920.001.70
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
Independence County16.530.0410.510.420.906.990.940.240.688.610.171.39
Baxter County16.100.2211.151.191.5011.421.571.822.3611.120.242.18
Sharp County15.310.1112.970.782.369.880.900.851.6810.890.001.67
Fulton County18.360.279.310.851.6312.701.351.001.6610.800.000.84
Stone County16.360.3210.602.490.907.661.040.411.5614.430.102.00
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 30.96162.88119.60127.63172.33210.18218.10163.65162.540.00119.47
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
Independence County 30.23145.9989.79110.86129.91114.6358.1388.01128.1691.5797.91
Baxter County 160.82154.92253.79185.96212.17191.53447.60306.65165.52130.53153.17
Sharp County 79.45180.20166.66292.03183.52109.20209.52218.50162.120.00117.37
Fulton County 196.34129.32181.28201.92236.03164.55246.02216.25160.800.0059.30
Stone County 231.74147.25530.66111.84142.29126.95101.29202.55214.8053.96140.72
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 10.85222.78105.5097.20128.8365.7165.3972.39181.680.0061.01
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
Independence County 10.59199.6879.2184.4297.1235.8417.4338.93143.2651.7350.00
Baxter County 56.35211.90223.87141.62158.6259.88134.19135.65185.0273.7478.21
Sharp County 27.84246.48147.00222.40137.2034.1462.8296.66181.220.0059.93
Fulton County 68.79176.89159.90153.78176.4651.4473.7695.66179.740.0030.28
Stone County 81.20201.41468.0985.17106.3839.6930.3789.60240.1030.4971.86
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Izard County14,0610220160900381,6204,644
Arkansas (in 000's)3,1096613617874512793
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Independence County38,4061113008852484385,17712,624
Baxter County42,86238117229803240474,68913,708
Sharp County18,2660481400104602,2705,178
Fulton County12,56505000031211,3114,369
Stone County12,8370150000022761,5503,978
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Izard County16.940.000.160.000.110.000.060.000.000.2711.5233.03
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
Independence County16.530.000.290.000.000.230.140.120.110.0213.4832.87
Baxter County16.100.090.270.000.070.020.000.070.090.1110.9431.98
Sharp County15.310.000.020.040.080.000.000.050.250.0012.4328.35
Fulton County18.360.000.040.000.000.000.000.020.100.0110.4334.77
Stone County16.360.000.120.000.000.000.000.000.170.5912.0730.99
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 0.0076.000.00139.840.0011.530.000.00200.1570.02129.43
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
Independence County 1.45142.910.000.00119.4324.3947.5452.9415.4381.92128.81
Baxter County 49.50132.5914.1783.159.730.0028.4044.1381.2166.49125.33
Sharp County 0.0010.64132.9894.190.000.0020.82119.080.0075.53111.09
Fulton County 0.0019.330.000.000.000.009.0845.165.8963.41136.26
Stone County 0.0056.760.000.000.000.000.0081.04438.4773.38121.44
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Izard County 0.0017.840.0025.340.004.030.000.0048.0583.57222.29
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
Independence County 0.2033.550.000.0041.128.5226.1131.263.7097.77221.23
Baxter County 6.8231.122.0215.073.350.0015.6026.0619.5079.35215.25
Sharp County 0.002.5018.9617.070.000.0011.4470.310.0090.14190.79
Fulton County 0.004.540.000.000.000.004.9926.661.4175.68234.02
Stone County 0.0013.320.000.000.000.000.0047.85105.2687.58208.57


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025