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Volusia 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:

9.62

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Carribean (Latino)

 
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)

Volusia County605,80326,5091,23125755,29116,7143,2309,7006,24940,5038,70310,904
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
Orange County1,562,89561,5292,2601,195302,61747,62535,134116,37319,250157,01239,92085,409
Brevard County663,98136,6171,67248544,55512,0146,61010,2893,67235,4538,96419,119
Seminole County498,34629,57476222668,20410,6627,00723,6134,35931,6879,34313,776
Lake County452,17743,0521,21439049,58614,5054,02712,0471,71027,5925,80210,523
Marion County438,01921,9561,06115141,99610,9825,4158,3531,92031,6038,48111,813
Flagler County139,69910,081331698,4633,1081,1442,1836219,4971,3702,059
Putnam County77,2556,520266423,3024,4921483171337,2252,0832,073
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Volusia County9.624.380.200.049.132.760.531.601.036.691.441.80
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
Orange County9.493.940.140.0819.363.052.257.451.2310.052.555.46
Brevard County8.995.510.250.076.711.811.001.550.555.341.352.88
Seminole County8.265.930.150.0513.692.141.414.740.876.361.872.76
Lake County8.639.520.270.0910.973.210.892.660.386.101.282.33
Marion County9.115.010.240.039.592.511.241.910.447.211.942.70
Flagler County9.287.220.240.056.062.220.821.560.446.800.981.47
Putnam County10.968.440.340.054.275.810.190.410.179.352.702.68
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 92.11106.1781.3664.7779.8519.4631.1587.1283.2367.4042.31
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
Orange County 82.8775.56146.63137.4188.2082.05144.88104.03125.06119.84128.47
Brevard County 116.08131.58140.0847.6252.3736.3330.1546.7166.4763.3467.69
Seminole County 124.9279.8986.9797.1361.9251.3292.1973.8879.1587.9664.99
Lake County 200.41140.28165.4077.8292.8432.5051.8431.9475.9660.2054.71
Marion County 105.51126.5766.1168.0472.5745.1237.1037.0289.8290.8463.40
Flagler County 151.90123.8094.7242.9964.3929.8930.4037.5484.6346.0134.65
Putnam County 177.65179.91104.2630.33168.296.997.9814.54116.42126.5063.08
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 108.1331.5123.25276.5824.3629.61118.3596.0488.6362.8086.12
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
Orange County 97.2922.4341.90586.7526.90124.83550.35114.67133.18111.66261.46
Brevard County 136.2839.0540.03203.3415.9755.28114.5351.4970.7859.02137.77
Seminole County 146.6523.7124.85414.7318.8978.08350.2281.4484.2981.96132.26
Lake County 235.2841.6447.26332.3128.3249.45196.9235.2180.8956.09111.34
Marion County 123.8737.5718.89290.5422.1468.65140.9540.8195.6484.64129.03
Flagler County 178.3336.7527.07183.5819.6445.47115.5041.3990.1242.8770.52
Putnam County 208.5653.4029.79129.5251.3310.6430.3316.03123.98117.87128.38
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Volusia County605,8033,46438,9773,3427,23138,25227,1319,6057,05144,87391617,071
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
Orange County1,562,8953,14544,4283,6377,94443,32629,1619,3439,14346,3584,09821,959
Brevard County663,9814,83251,1674,0339,66249,84827,88710,07810,54957,2152,61719,856
Seminole County498,3461,88124,6561,8334,64826,31015,8095,2435,05527,5742,29513,705
Lake County452,1773,09229,2522,2625,38132,80814,3345,7754,97729,7109209,969
Marion County438,0192,57428,8092,6385,92132,24814,9356,2175,06533,5811,14310,036
Flagler County139,6999289,2986661,4948,4018,3992,8491,67710,8785854,936
Putnam County77,25524712,4503448312,9679534195674,629192822
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Volusia County9.620.576.430.551.196.314.481.591.167.410.152.82
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
Orange County9.490.202.840.230.512.771.870.600.592.970.261.41
Brevard County8.990.737.710.611.467.514.201.521.598.620.392.99
Seminole County8.260.384.950.370.935.283.171.051.015.530.462.75
Lake County8.630.686.470.501.197.263.171.281.106.570.202.20
Marion County9.110.596.580.601.357.363.411.421.167.670.262.29
Flagler County9.280.666.660.481.076.016.012.041.207.790.423.53
Putnam County10.960.3216.120.451.083.841.230.540.735.990.251.06
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 132.22138.05153.74133.12133.58149.89141.14126.74142.9643.95108.71
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
Orange County 46.5360.9964.8556.6958.6462.4553.2263.7057.2576.2154.20
Brevard County 168.27165.35169.27162.28158.82140.57135.12173.00166.31114.56115.37
Seminole County 87.28106.16102.50104.02111.68106.1793.66110.45106.79133.86106.09
Lake County 158.11138.80139.41132.71153.49106.10113.69119.85126.8159.1485.05
Marion County 135.88141.12167.84150.75155.74114.12126.35125.91147.9775.8588.39
Flagler County 153.60142.81132.86119.27127.22201.22181.55130.72150.29121.72136.31
Putnam County 73.93345.78124.09119.9681.2441.2948.2879.92115.6572.2441.05
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 145.37122.22103.59112.5087.72170.29116.6266.94123.2845.52101.14
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
Orange County 51.1654.0043.7047.9138.5170.9543.9733.6449.3678.9350.43
Brevard County 185.01146.39114.05137.15104.30159.70111.6491.37143.41118.65107.33
Seminole County 95.9693.9969.0787.9173.34120.6277.3858.3392.09138.6398.71
Lake County 173.84122.8993.93112.16100.80120.5393.9463.30109.3561.2579.13
Marion County 149.40124.94113.09127.41102.28129.65104.3966.50127.5978.5582.24
Flagler County 168.88126.4489.52100.8083.54228.60150.0069.04129.59126.06126.82
Putnam County 81.28306.1483.61101.3853.3546.9039.8942.2199.7274.8238.19
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Volusia County605,8031,8922,4763467102,4961,9949606532,604105,886108,582
Florida (in 000's)23,64410712517279122655311073,3282,921
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Orange County1,562,89514,62911,8491,9782,96915,63229,3865,6912,3689,581237,829140,117
Brevard County663,9812,8523,7648609972,2763,7351,5247622,50490,136127,377
Seminole County498,3464,4162,9653001,6093,91211,0671,2405853,01281,64959,369
Lake County452,1771,2001,3893821701,7163,6813866841,04764,52168,073
Marion County438,0197571,0284024118052,71745331772866,33577,168
Flagler County139,699375925146714287502993938620,25126,992
Putnam County77,2551590582670231472213,27112,448
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Volusia County9.620.310.410.060.120.410.330.160.110.4317.4817.92
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
Orange County9.490.940.760.130.191.001.880.360.150.6115.228.97
Brevard County8.990.430.570.130.150.340.560.230.110.3813.5819.18
Seminole County8.260.890.590.060.320.782.220.250.120.6016.3811.91
Lake County8.630.270.310.080.040.380.810.090.150.2314.2715.05
Marion County9.110.170.230.090.090.180.620.100.070.1715.1417.62
Flagler County9.280.270.660.100.050.310.540.210.030.2814.5019.32
Putnam County10.960.020.120.010.010.030.090.300.060.0317.1816.11
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 68.8177.2481.58101.56107.5634.5167.6283.3094.71124.17145.06
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
Orange County 206.22143.28180.78164.62261.10197.12155.39117.09135.08108.1072.56
Brevard County 94.63107.13185.01130.1289.4858.9797.9588.6983.1096.44155.26
Seminole County 195.23112.4485.99279.78204.92232.82106.1890.72133.17116.3996.42
Lake County 58.4758.05120.6832.5899.0785.3436.43116.9051.02101.37121.84
Marion County 38.0844.35131.1081.3147.9865.0344.1355.9336.62107.58142.58
Flagler County 59.14125.13149.2944.0479.9856.2891.3421.5760.88102.98156.37
Putnam County 4.2822.029.248.978.799.50127.6047.016.27122.03130.41
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Volusia County 24.0346.6024.7326.1073.9320.7233.1130.1076.42126.78120.63
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
Orange County 72.0286.4554.7942.30179.48118.3876.0842.30108.99110.3860.34
Brevard County 33.0564.6456.0733.4461.5135.4247.9532.0467.0598.47129.11
Seminole County 68.1867.8426.0671.90140.86139.8251.9932.77107.46118.8480.18
Lake County 20.4235.0336.578.3768.1051.2517.8442.2341.17103.50101.32
Marion County 13.3026.7639.7320.9032.9839.0521.6120.2129.55109.85118.57
Flagler County 20.6575.5045.2511.3254.9833.8044.727.7949.12105.15130.04
Putnam County 1.4913.282.802.316.045.7062.4716.995.06124.60108.45


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025