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Lafayette 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:

15.87

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

African American

 
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)

Lafayette County8,93987415122275142820879187215
Florida (in 000's)23,6441,12345123,3328176481,2152801,8995041,006
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Suwannee County47,7604,536194221,5581,8581,2442313903,305858813
Gilchrist County20,3031,7086235544394088140405186173
Taylor County22,0302,38010804122485680982,573713833
Madison County18,3571,08463044925620814343,8281,2491,183
Dixie County17,7491,7439003251771332096827233275
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Lafayette County15.879.780.170.012.488.400.040.310.229.832.092.41
Florida7.984.750.190.0514.093.462.745.141.188.032.134.25
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Suwannee County13.099.500.410.053.263.892.600.480.826.921.801.70
Gilchrist County13.958.410.310.012.732.162.010.400.201.990.920.85
Taylor County14.6310.800.490.001.871.130.250.360.4411.683.243.78
Madison County14.435.910.340.002.451.391.130.080.1920.856.806.44
Dixie County20.589.820.510.001.831.000.750.110.544.661.311.55
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 205.8187.6821.4517.62243.161.636.0918.90122.4198.1556.54
Florida 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 85.18336.91349.9523.42327.8265.7226.3290.7293.91107.3349.14
Suwannee County 199.92212.2488.3423.15112.6095.069.4168.9786.1484.2940.02
Gilchrist County 177.08159.5628.3419.3662.5873.347.7616.6424.8342.9820.03
Taylor County 227.41256.160.0013.2732.589.287.0737.57145.39151.8588.89
Madison County 124.30179.320.0017.3640.3641.351.4815.64259.59319.23151.50
Dixie County 206.71264.950.0012.9928.8627.352.1945.6858.0061.5936.42
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 241.6226.026.1375.2674.172.4823.1520.83130.3591.45115.08
Florida 117.4029.6828.58427.0130.50152.15379.88110.23106.4993.17203.52
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Suwannee County 234.7063.0025.2498.8534.35144.6435.7576.0391.7378.5381.44
Gilchrist County 207.8947.368.1082.6919.09111.5929.4918.3426.4440.0540.77
Taylor County 266.9776.030.0056.679.9414.1226.8441.42154.83141.48180.91
Madison County 145.9353.230.0074.1212.3162.925.6417.24276.44297.44308.33
Dixie County 242.6878.640.0055.498.8041.618.3350.3661.7757.3974.13
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Lafayette County8,939385345430204651018275061
Florida (in 000's)23,6441021,102852121,1187062662171,22581613
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Suwannee County47,7601443,8091413481,8818121832932,778380938
Gilchrist County20,303541,4221364261,7326171991821,99951730
Taylor County22,030251,173781117113181251381,06511208
Madison County18,35737756399443313185517112667
Dixie County17,749561,25743937892311381391,003207224
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Lafayette County15.870.435.970.600.342.280.730.110.203.080.000.68
Florida7.980.434.660.360.904.732.991.120.925.180.342.59
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Suwannee County13.090.307.980.300.733.941.700.380.615.820.801.96
Gilchrist County13.950.277.000.672.108.533.040.980.909.850.253.60
Taylor County14.630.115.320.350.503.231.440.570.634.830.050.94
Madison County14.430.204.120.210.512.360.710.460.283.870.140.36
Dixie County20.580.327.080.240.524.451.300.780.785.651.171.26
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 98.30128.18168.3537.4348.2824.349.9621.9359.380.0026.33
Florida 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 90.95112.95148.41118.32152.2888.02121.03189.34115.9796.56107.49
Suwannee County 69.72171.1282.2781.2683.3256.9034.1166.80112.26231.2775.77
Gilchrist County 61.50150.28186.67234.00180.46101.7187.2597.61190.0373.01138.71
Taylor County 26.24114.2598.6756.1968.2748.3150.5168.2193.3114.5136.42
Madison County 46.6188.3659.2157.1149.9023.8841.2230.2574.7641.1714.08
Dixie County 72.96151.9667.5158.4394.0443.5669.2185.28109.07338.9948.69
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 108.07113.48113.4331.6331.7027.658.2311.5851.200.0024.49
Florida 109.9588.5467.3884.5265.67113.6182.6252.8186.23103.5793.04
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Suwannee County 76.65151.5155.4468.6854.7164.6528.1835.2896.80239.5270.49
Gilchrist County 67.62133.05125.78197.76118.51115.5572.0951.55163.8675.62129.05
Taylor County 28.85101.1566.4847.4944.8454.8941.7336.0280.4615.0333.89
Madison County 51.2478.2339.8948.2632.7727.1334.0615.9864.4642.6413.10
Dixie County 80.21134.5445.4949.3961.7649.4957.1945.0494.05351.0845.30
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Lafayette County8,9390510000091,9222,517
Florida (in 000's)23,64410712517279122655311073,3282,921
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Suwannee County47,76090210314152638167,53913,165
Gilchrist County20,30304700000942,5586,078
Taylor County22,03003600017168635,4694,912
Madison County18,357000205308884,2473,188
Dixie County17,749034003561902,3967,187
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Lafayette County15.870.000.060.010.000.000.000.000.000.1021.5028.16
Florida7.980.450.530.070.120.380.950.230.130.4514.0812.36
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Suwannee County13.090.190.040.000.010.030.320.010.080.0315.7927.56
Gilchrist County13.950.000.230.000.000.000.000.000.040.0212.6029.94
Taylor County14.630.000.160.000.000.000.080.000.310.2924.8322.30
Madison County14.430.000.000.000.110.030.020.000.040.4823.1417.37
Dixie County20.580.000.020.020.000.000.200.030.110.0013.5040.49
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 0.0010.5715.980.000.000.000.000.0022.18152.74227.89
Florida 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 286.33165.74329.95389.12145.48166.51204.25276.79123.9397.94120.25
Suwannee County 41.528.310.005.447.6533.375.3661.497.38112.14223.09
Gilchrist County 0.0043.750.000.000.000.000.0034.264.3489.50242.28
Taylor County 0.0030.880.000.000.008.091.94238.5463.01176.36180.45
Madison County 0.000.000.0094.417.111.710.0033.68105.63164.35140.55
Dixie County 0.003.1932.190.000.0020.6714.4382.730.0095.90327.72
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Lafayette County 0.006.384.840.000.000.000.000.0017.90155.96189.51
Florida 34.9260.3430.3125.7068.7460.0548.9636.1380.69102.1183.16
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Suwannee County 14.505.010.001.405.2620.042.6222.215.96114.50185.52
Gilchrist County 0.0026.400.000.000.000.000.0012.383.5091.39201.48
Taylor County 0.0018.630.000.000.004.860.9586.1850.84180.07150.07
Madison County 0.000.000.0024.264.891.030.0012.1785.23167.81116.88
Dixie County 0.001.939.760.000.0012.427.0629.890.0097.92272.53


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025