Ancestry for Johnson County, NE

Johnson County – Ancestry

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.

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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:

15.58

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

Ancestry Report Part I
Description	Total Population	American	Native American	Hawaiian	Caribbean (Latino)	Mexican	Central American	South American	Other Hispanic	African American	Sub- Saharan	Caribbean (Black)

Johnson County	5,275	135	68	0	47	454	15	4	96	263	24	1
Nebraska (in 000's)	2,024	60	15	1	15	174	36	6	12	56	25	13
National (in 000's)	343,251	13,890	2,213	626	11,327	38,879	6,181	4,644	3,687	25,893	7,852	7,174
Lancaster County	336,752	9,926	1,765	182	2,416	18,067	3,076	911	2,360	8,040	2,983	1,797
Gage County	21,760	1,201	76	1	41	547	0	0	69	81	38	14
Otoe County	16,481	627	39	0	5	636	235	369	62	40	50	19
Nemaha County	7,027	349	34	0	30	132	10	30	4	40	10	14
Pawnee County	2,523	84	13	1	0	43	0	0	0	5	0	0

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Johnson County	15.58	2.56	1.29	0.00	0.89	8.61	0.28	0.08	1.82	4.99	0.45	0.02
Nebraska	11.14	2.98	0.73	0.06	0.73	8.62	1.76	0.30	0.57	2.78	1.23	0.64
National	7.83	4.05	0.64	0.18	3.30	11.33	1.80	1.35	1.07	7.54	2.29	2.09
Lancaster County	11.97	2.95	0.52	0.05	0.72	5.37	0.91	0.27	0.70	2.39	0.89	0.53
Gage County	19.94	5.52	0.35	0.00	0.19	2.51	0.00	0.00	0.32	0.37	0.17	0.06
Otoe County	17.86	3.80	0.24	0.00	0.03	3.86	1.43	2.24	0.38	0.24	0.30	0.12
Nemaha County	17.98	4.97	0.48	0.00	0.43	1.88	0.14	0.43	0.06	0.57	0.14	0.20
Pawnee County	21.65	3.33	0.52	0.04	0.00	1.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.00

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		85.74	177.61	0.00	121.99	99.90	16.15	25.23	320.14	179.23	37.04	2.95
Nebraska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		135.57	88.84	282.31	451.82	131.47	102.26	450.21	188.94	271.18	186.24	325.46
Lancaster County		98.75	72.21	83.61	98.23	62.27	51.87	90.02	123.28	85.83	72.12	83.09
Gage County		184.91	48.12	7.11	25.80	29.18	0.00	0.00	55.78	13.38	14.22	10.02
Otoe County		127.45	32.60	0.00	4.15	44.79	80.97	745.03	66.18	8.72	24.70	17.95
Nemaha County		166.39	66.66	0.00	58.45	21.80	8.08	142.06	10.01	20.46	11.59	31.02
Pawnee County		111.54	70.99	61.32	0.00	19.78	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.12	0.00	0.00

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		63.24	199.93	0.00	27.00	75.99	15.79	5.60	169.44	66.09	19.89	0.91
Nebraska		73.76	112.57	35.42	22.13	76.07	97.79	22.21	52.93	36.88	53.69	30.73
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Lancaster County		72.84	81.29	29.62	21.74	47.37	50.72	20.00	65.25	31.65	38.72	25.53
Gage County		136.39	54.17	2.52	5.71	22.19	0.00	0.00	29.52	4.93	7.63	3.08
Otoe County		94.01	36.70	0.00	0.92	34.07	79.18	165.49	35.02	3.22	13.26	5.52
Nemaha County		122.73	75.04	0.00	12.94	16.58	7.90	31.56	5.30	7.55	6.22	9.53
Pawnee County		82.27	79.91	21.72	0.00	15.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.63	0.00	0.00

Ancestry Report Part II
Description	Total Population	Canadian	British	Dutch	French	German	Italian	Polish	Scandinavian	Scotish/ Irish	Spanish	Other European

Johnson County	5,275	5	269	55	27	1,497	33	64	70	242	12	100
Nebraska (in 000's)	2,024	4	108	16	19	425	28	34	90	145	5	90
National (in 000's)	343,251	1,350	18,069	1,828	3,642	24,708	9,027	4,667	5,969	20,625	1,140	9,563
Lancaster County	336,752	670	19,557	3,214	2,988	71,860	3,334	3,771	14,967	22,889	684	17,884
Gage County	21,760	29	1,435	357	204	7,645	117	123	551	1,632	58	982
Otoe County	16,481	30	982	132	132	5,280	151	209	540	1,200	32	434
Nemaha County	7,027	5	638	44	126	2,047	57	54	221	505	0	219
Pawnee County	2,523	0	137	25	23	874	24	21	29	267	0	145

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Johnson County	15.58	0.09	5.10	1.04	0.51	28.38	0.63	1.21	1.33	4.59	0.23	1.90
Nebraska	11.14	0.21	5.35	0.77	0.95	20.98	1.36	1.70	4.45	7.16	0.24	4.43
National	7.83	0.39	5.26	0.53	1.06	7.20	2.63	1.36	1.74	6.01	0.33	2.79
Lancaster County	11.97	0.20	5.81	0.95	0.89	21.34	0.99	1.12	4.44	6.80	0.20	5.31
Gage County	19.94	0.13	6.59	1.64	0.94	35.13	0.54	0.57	2.53	7.50	0.27	4.51
Otoe County	17.86	0.18	5.96	0.80	0.80	32.04	0.92	1.27	3.28	7.28	0.19	2.63
Nemaha County	17.98	0.07	9.08	0.63	1.79	29.13	0.81	0.77	3.15	7.19	0.00	3.12
Pawnee County	21.65	0.00	5.43	0.99	0.91	34.64	0.95	0.83	1.15	10.58	0.00	5.75

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		45.94	95.27	134.82	53.72	135.27	45.98	71.25	29.81	64.10	94.17	42.78
Nebraska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		190.64	98.34	68.86	111.35	34.31	193.29	79.84	39.06	83.95	137.52	62.88
Lancaster County		96.43	108.50	123.41	93.13	101.71	72.76	65.76	99.83	94.97	84.08	119.85
Gage County		64.59	123.20	212.14	98.39	167.46	39.52	33.19	56.88	104.79	110.34	101.84
Otoe County		88.22	111.32	103.56	84.06	152.70	67.34	74.47	73.60	101.73	80.38	59.43
Nemaha County		34.49	169.62	80.97	188.19	138.85	59.62	45.13	70.64	100.41	0.00	70.33
Pawnee County		0.00	101.45	128.13	95.68	165.11	69.91	48.88	25.82	147.86	0.00	129.70

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		24.10	96.87	195.78	48.24	394.25	23.79	89.24	76.32	76.35	68.48	68.04
Nebraska		52.45	101.68	145.22	89.81	291.46	51.74	125.25	256.03	119.11	72.72	159.05
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Lancaster County		50.58	110.32	179.22	83.63	296.45	37.64	82.36	255.60	113.12	61.15	190.61
Gage County		33.88	125.28	308.07	88.36	488.08	20.44	41.58	145.62	124.82	80.24	161.98
Otoe County		46.28	113.19	150.39	75.49	445.06	34.84	93.27	188.43	121.18	58.45	94.52
Nemaha County		18.09	172.48	117.58	169.00	404.69	30.84	56.52	180.87	119.60	0.00	111.86
Pawnee County		0.00	103.15	186.06	85.92	481.25	36.17	61.22	66.10	176.12	0.00	206.28

Ancestry Report Part III
Description	Total Population	Chinese	Filipino	Japanese	Korean	Vietnamese	South Central Asian	South East Asian	Other Asian	Middle Eastern	Other Ancestry	Unknown

Johnson County	5,275	1	1	0	1	0	0	63	0	0	608	1,120
Nebraska (in 000's)	2,024	6	5	2	3	9	13	11	4	7	218	369
National (in 000's)	343,251	4,461	3,010	793	1,541	1,913	5,452	1,643	1,229	1,931	47,322	51,000
Lancaster County	336,752	1,614	750	327	556	4,809	1,896	2,879	1,017	3,121	34,822	71,620
Gage County	21,760	61	4	21	2	0	0	1	22	16	1,301	5,131
Otoe County	16,481	3	0	4	16	3	10	6	8	7	1,379	3,841
Nemaha County	7,027	0	14	0	1	0	2	9	0	6	574	1,852
Pawnee County	2,523	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	147	685

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Johnson County	15.58	0.02	0.02	0.00	0.02	0.00	0.00	1.19	0.00	0.00	11.53	21.23
Nebraska	11.14	0.30	0.23	0.08	0.14	0.45	0.63	0.53	0.22	0.36	10.79	18.25
National	7.83	1.30	0.88	0.23	0.45	0.56	1.59	0.48	0.36	0.56	13.79	14.86
Lancaster County	11.97	0.48	0.22	0.10	0.17	1.43	0.56	0.85	0.30	0.93	10.34	21.27
Gage County	19.94	0.28	0.02	0.10	0.01	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.10	0.07	5.98	23.58
Otoe County	17.86	0.02	0.00	0.02	0.10	0.02	0.06	0.04	0.05	0.04	8.37	23.31
Nemaha County	17.98	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.01	0.00	0.03	0.13	0.00	0.09	8.17	26.36
Pawnee County	21.65	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.83	27.15

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		6.39	8.11	0.00	13.15	0.00	0.00	226.71	0.00	0.00	106.78	116.33
Nebraska		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		438.08	375.19	283.27	311.39	125.00	250.76	90.85	162.65	157.29	127.72	81.41
Lancaster County		161.56	95.28	119.08	114.49	320.33	88.89	162.28	137.14	259.17	95.79	116.53
Gage County		94.49	7.86	118.35	6.37	0.00	0.00	0.87	45.91	20.56	55.39	129.20
Otoe County		6.14	0.00	29.76	67.32	4.08	9.58	6.91	22.04	11.88	77.51	127.69
Nemaha County		0.00	85.23	0.00	9.87	0.00	4.49	24.31	0.00	23.88	75.67	144.40
Pawnee County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	53.98	148.76

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Johnson County		1.46	2.16	0.00	4.22	0.00	0.00	249.53	0.00	0.00	83.60	142.90
Nebraska		22.83	26.65	35.30	32.11	80.00	39.88	110.07	61.48	63.58	78.30	122.84
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Lancaster County		36.88	25.39	42.04	36.77	256.25	35.45	178.62	84.32	164.77	75.01	143.14
Gage County		21.57	2.10	41.78	2.05	0.00	0.00	0.96	28.23	13.07	43.37	158.70
Otoe County		1.40	0.00	10.51	21.62	3.27	3.82	7.61	13.55	7.55	60.69	156.86
Nemaha County		0.00	22.72	0.00	3.17	0.00	1.79	26.76	0.00	15.18	59.25	177.38
Pawnee County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	42.26	182.73

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025