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Calvert 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:

10.03

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

British

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Carribean Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic British Dutch French German Italian

Calvert County94,7194,369221761,9681,0108884581989,5504751,0067,9363,403
Maryland (in 000's)6,308175123125125338102582821636383140
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68718,0691,8283,64224,7089,027
Prince George's County978,0504,5631,93433620,84433,368127,54611,53913,4885,2473399226,0352,823
Anne Arundel County605,58418,8531,22643214,73413,98519,2627,1664,41539,3791,9425,02448,85819,695
Charles County175,8443,3051,0841523,5463,1444,4937817276,0003815514,6161,794
St. Mary's County116,2966,704288781,3783,1221,1559092389,8695551,2359,4182,916
Talbot County38,4302,19044122038541,7313532814,5371315573,533800
Dorchester County33,3092,826106691740245563632,465932222,010421
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Calvert County10.034.610.230.082.081.070.940.480.2110.080.501.068.383.59
Maryland4.732.780.190.041.981.995.361.620.924.470.250.576.072.22
National7.154.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.075.260.531.067.202.63
Prince George's County2.720.470.200.032.133.4113.041.181.380.540.030.090.620.29
Anne Arundel County7.143.110.200.072.432.313.181.180.736.500.320.838.073.25
Charles County3.811.880.620.092.021.792.560.440.413.410.220.312.631.02
St. Mary's County9.395.760.250.071.182.680.990.780.208.490.481.068.102.51
Talbot County9.055.700.110.030.532.224.500.920.7311.810.341.459.192.08
Dorchester County7.498.480.320.022.751.211.370.190.197.400.280.676.031.26
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Calvert County 166.21121.41191.78105.0953.7017.4829.8022.68225.54197.24185.31138.06161.90
Maryland 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 145.81335.51436.16166.91570.4233.5883.39116.52117.76209.46185.11118.61118.52
Prince George's County 16.81102.8982.11107.80171.82243.1672.72149.6112.0013.6316.4510.1713.01
Anne Arundel County 112.18105.34170.50123.06116.3059.3172.9479.09145.46126.13144.75132.94146.56
Charles County 67.72320.77206.60102.0090.0447.6427.3844.8576.3385.2254.6743.2645.98
St. Mary's County 207.72128.86160.3159.93135.2018.5248.1822.20189.83187.70185.28133.44112.99
Talbot County 205.3459.5874.6326.72111.9183.9956.6279.32264.10134.07252.88151.4993.81
Dorchester County 305.71165.5943.05139.2560.7825.4711.6620.52165.55109.82116.2899.4356.96
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Calvert County 113.9836.1943.9762.969.4152.0635.7419.46191.5394.17100.11116.40136.61
Maryland 68.5829.8122.9359.9117.53297.82119.9185.8284.9247.7454.0284.3184.38
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Prince George's County 11.5330.6718.8364.5830.12724.1787.20128.4010.196.518.898.5710.97
Anne Arundel County 76.9331.4039.0973.7320.39176.6387.4667.88123.5360.2278.19112.08123.66
Charles County 46.4595.6147.3761.1115.79141.8932.8338.4964.8240.6929.5336.4738.79
St. Mary's County 142.4538.4136.7535.9123.7055.1557.7719.05161.2189.61100.09112.5095.34
Talbot County 140.8217.7617.1116.0119.62250.1367.8968.08224.2764.01136.61127.7279.15
Dorchester County 209.6649.359.8783.4310.6675.8513.9817.61140.5852.4362.8283.8348.06
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Polish Scandi­navian Scotish Irish Other European Chinese Japanese Korean South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Calvert County94,7191,1491,2039,1602,91683439636522116116013,70420,608
Maryland (in 000's)6,308834233816890851145281933827758
National (in 000's)343,2514,6675,96920,6259,5634,4617931,5415,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Prince George's County978,0501,2151,0367,5603,5136,2115223,07912,0703,9562,6141,29079,77433,598
Anne Arundel County605,58411,2696,28348,00618,5983,5745733,6097,4921,5787572,54680,588105,978
Charles County175,8447357095,1641,9235781272661,52241021320924,51220,642
St. Mary's County116,2961,3381,5289,6023,07324015521448820622319516,46725,251
Talbot County38,4305344194,0911,107232232346331985,5736,422
Dorchester County33,3092621881,91454653085424129365,2695,624
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Calvert County10.031.211.279.673.080.090.050.100.390.230.170.1714.4721.76
Maryland4.731.320.665.362.671.430.120.812.300.440.300.5313.1112.02
National7.151.361.746.012.791.300.230.451.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Prince George's County2.720.120.110.770.360.640.050.311.230.400.270.138.163.44
Anne Arundel County7.141.861.047.933.070.590.090.601.240.260.130.4213.3117.50
Charles County3.810.420.402.941.090.330.070.150.870.230.120.1213.9411.74
St. Mary's County9.391.151.318.262.640.210.130.180.420.180.190.1714.1621.71
Talbot County9.051.391.0910.652.880.060.010.060.610.160.080.2614.5016.71
Dorchester County7.490.790.565.751.640.160.000.020.160.720.090.1115.8216.88
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Calvert County 92.11191.46180.34115.406.1436.8012.5316.7453.2256.0832.18110.35181.02
Maryland 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 103.24262.13112.05104.4491.05187.2555.5369.01109.17118.17107.14105.15123.62
Prince George's County 9.4315.9714.4113.4644.4943.2738.9353.6292.2688.1825.1262.2128.58
Anne Arundel County 141.30156.40147.83115.1241.3576.7073.7053.7559.4341.2480.08101.50145.61
Charles County 31.7460.7854.7640.9923.0358.5518.7137.6053.1839.9622.64106.3297.67
St. Mary's County 87.36198.07153.9799.0514.46108.0422.7618.2340.4063.2631.94108.00180.66
Talbot County 105.51164.36198.51107.974.194.227.4026.4537.3926.6148.57110.61139.04
Dorchester County 59.7385.08107.1561.4411.150.002.977.04165.0328.7220.59120.65140.48
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Calvert County 89.2273.04160.95110.506.7419.6522.5724.2648.7547.4630.03104.94146.43
Maryland 96.8638.1589.2595.75109.8353.41180.07144.9191.6084.6293.3495.1080.89
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Prince George's County 9.146.0912.8612.8948.8623.1170.1177.7084.5174.6223.4559.1623.12
Anne Arundel County 136.8759.67131.93110.2345.4140.96132.7277.8954.4434.9074.7596.53117.78
Charles County 30.7423.1948.8739.2525.2931.2733.6954.4948.7133.8221.13101.1179.01
St. Mary's County 84.6275.56137.4194.8415.8857.7040.9826.4237.0153.5429.81102.71146.14
Talbot County 102.2062.70177.17103.394.612.2513.3338.3434.2522.5245.34105.19112.47
Dorchester County 57.8532.4695.6358.8312.240.005.3510.21151.1724.3119.22114.74113.64


Sources: STI: PopStats