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Macon 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:

21.76

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)

Macon County11,881333121031325138064,5471,2311,234
Georgia (in 000's)11,288641216209627187116512,374539501
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Houston County176,9879,0423701352,7456,2541,2151,2681,18241,4497,2516,928
Peach County29,4941,4517456101,76716060328,8561,8401,803
Sumter County29,1541,0334222611,127156158559,6262,5632,542
Crawford County12,4101,2593226269092791,573439428
Dooly County11,3044702327070880333,520962940
Taylor County7,84054022239730161,752536509
Schley County4,5946564239725715486169177
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Macon County21.762.800.100.080.262.741.160.000.0538.2710.3610.39
Georgia10.995.680.180.061.855.561.651.030.4621.034.774.44
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Houston County13.405.110.210.081.553.530.690.720.6723.424.103.91
Peach County16.074.920.250.022.075.990.540.200.1130.036.246.11
Sumter County18.153.540.140.010.903.870.540.540.1933.028.798.72
Crawford County17.5210.150.260.020.052.170.000.740.6412.683.543.45
Dooly County18.004.160.200.020.626.260.070.000.2931.148.518.32
Taylor County17.686.890.280.030.500.930.000.010.0822.356.846.49
Schley County18.6314.280.090.040.851.570.110.150.3310.583.683.85
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 49.3354.68149.0614.1049.2470.290.0011.08181.98217.03233.96
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 71.23349.10323.17178.32203.89108.98131.61235.5535.8747.9247.08
Houston County 89.93113.19135.0883.8163.6141.5469.69146.46111.3685.8288.18
Peach County 86.59135.8430.02111.76107.8432.8319.7923.79142.78130.68137.70
Sumter County 62.3778.0012.1548.3869.5832.3852.7241.37157.00184.15196.41
Crawford County 178.57139.6128.542.6139.020.0072.11139.6160.2774.1077.69
Dooly County 73.19110.1631.3333.46112.744.280.0064.02148.07178.26187.32
Taylor County 121.24151.9345.1826.8816.760.001.2416.78106.26143.21146.25
Schley County 251.3547.1477.1045.8728.216.5914.8271.6150.3077.0686.79
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 69.2615.6646.127.9124.1564.500.004.70507.34452.94496.93
Georgia 140.3928.6530.9456.0849.0591.7675.9842.45278.78208.70212.40
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Houston County 126.2532.4241.8047.0031.2038.1252.9562.18310.45179.10187.28
Peach County 121.5738.919.2962.6752.8930.1215.0410.10398.04272.72292.48
Sumter County 87.5622.343.7627.1334.1329.7140.0617.56437.69384.31417.17
Crawford County 250.7039.998.831.4719.140.0054.7959.27168.03154.64165.01
Dooly County 102.7531.569.7018.7755.303.930.0027.18412.79372.03397.86
Taylor County 170.2143.5213.9815.078.220.000.947.13296.24298.87310.63
Schley County 352.8713.5023.8625.7313.846.0411.2630.40140.24160.82184.34
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Macon County11,88101368171271923119030
Georgia (in 000's)11,288186182758339116506253118179
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Houston County176,9872809,5413829295,5971,6668277547,8203052,131
Peach County29,494361,0213673566122105538889169
Sumter County29,1541783074603465155706127141
Crawford County12,4101368012107260149341254650134
Dooly County11,3041921941066322517808
Taylor County7,84004019319422173174024
Schley County4,594017128611680146033
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Macon County21.760.001.140.070.141.070.160.020.031.000.000.25
Georgia10.990.165.470.240.523.011.020.440.554.700.161.59
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Houston County13.400.165.390.220.523.160.940.470.434.420.171.20
Peach County16.070.123.460.120.251.920.410.360.183.010.030.57
Sumter County18.150.062.850.250.211.190.170.190.242.100.020.48
Crawford County17.520.105.480.100.862.101.200.271.013.750.001.08
Dooly County18.000.171.940.040.090.580.280.020.041.570.000.07
Taylor County17.680.005.110.110.401.200.280.220.042.220.000.31
Schley County18.630.003.720.040.171.330.350.170.003.180.000.72
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 0.0020.9128.4427.7135.5515.613.844.6021.310.0015.90
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 253.0596.17224.93205.47239.40256.78309.89316.91127.83211.82175.45
Houston County 101.7898.4991.16101.65105.1791.91106.5077.6494.00109.8975.82
Peach County 78.5263.2551.5547.9363.8240.3981.1432.7564.0519.4636.08
Sumter County 37.5152.01107.2039.8639.4717.0843.0043.7644.6615.3130.46
Crawford County 67.39100.1140.84166.9769.68117.2362.45183.5879.720.0068.00
Dooly County 108.1335.4014.9517.1319.4227.644.038.0633.500.004.46
Taylor County 0.0093.4548.4876.5739.8827.4049.426.9747.220.0019.28
Schley County 0.0068.0118.3933.7244.1634.0039.690.0067.610.0045.23
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 0.0021.7512.6413.4914.856.081.241.4516.670.009.06
Georgia 39.52103.9844.4648.6741.7738.9432.2731.5578.2347.2157.00
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Houston County 40.22102.4140.5349.4743.9335.7934.3724.5073.5351.8843.22
Peach County 31.0365.7622.9223.3326.6615.7326.1810.3350.119.1920.57
Sumter County 14.8254.0847.6619.4016.496.6513.8813.8134.947.2317.36
Crawford County 26.63104.0918.1681.2729.1145.6520.1557.9362.360.0038.76
Dooly County 42.7336.806.648.348.1110.761.302.5426.210.002.54
Taylor County 0.0097.1621.5637.2716.6610.6715.952.2036.940.0010.99
Schley County 0.0070.718.1716.4118.4513.2412.810.0052.890.0025.78
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Macon County11,8811992000518302,395985
Georgia (in 000's)11,28871301166651973325301,7531,721
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Houston County176,9873851,390726251,02668954237825728,03335,519
Peach County29,4945619421024209893,8705,646
Sumter County29,1542461861621162584106,1062,751
Crawford County12,410000000015162,0394,182
Dooly County11,30410000142361,8792,111
Taylor County7,840001319000902,2551,289
Schley County4,59400000001001,2751,232
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Macon County21.760.160.770.000.000.000.430.070.030.0020.168.29
Georgia10.990.630.260.100.590.571.740.290.220.2715.5315.25
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Houston County13.400.220.790.040.350.580.390.310.210.1515.8420.07
Peach County16.070.190.060.010.070.000.080.070.030.3013.1219.14
Sumter County18.150.080.210.290.050.070.560.020.290.0320.949.44
Crawford County17.520.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.120.1316.4333.70
Dooly County18.000.010.000.000.000.000.010.040.200.0516.6218.67
Taylor County17.680.000.000.170.240.000.000.000.110.0028.7616.44
Schley County18.630.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.220.0027.7526.82
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 25.29295.340.000.000.0024.6222.9711.450.00129.8454.38
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 205.52334.50240.2476.2897.3691.11163.28162.41212.1288.8097.45
Houston County 34.40299.5442.3159.98101.2822.33104.4796.8454.76102.02131.63
Peach County 30.0224.5714.1112.090.004.6723.1313.84113.8084.51125.56
Sumter County 13.0279.80306.819.3212.5831.875.85130.6512.94134.9061.89
Crawford County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0054.8148.62105.83221.03
Dooly County 1.400.000.000.000.000.5112.0792.2620.02107.06122.49
Taylor County 0.000.00172.4641.170.000.000.0052.050.00185.26107.84
Schley County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0098.700.00178.76175.90
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Macon County 12.3088.290.000.000.0027.0314.077.050.00146.2255.80
Georgia 48.6629.9041.62131.10102.71109.7661.2461.5747.14112.62102.61
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Houston County 16.7489.5517.6178.64104.0224.5163.9859.6325.82114.89135.07
Peach County 14.617.355.8715.860.005.1214.178.5253.6595.18128.84
Sumter County 6.3323.86127.7112.2212.9334.983.5880.446.10151.9263.51
Crawford County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0033.7522.92119.18226.81
Dooly County 0.680.000.000.000.000.567.3956.819.44120.57125.69
Taylor County 0.000.0071.7953.970.000.000.0032.050.00208.63110.66
Schley County 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.0060.770.00201.31180.49


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025