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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:

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

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)

Newport County	83,991	2,696	228	56	3,094	696	880	451	313	1,569	559	586
Rhode Island (in 000's)	1,115	29	3	0	107	14	35	21	11	21	24	12
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
Bristol County	587,468	14,325	948	120	35,464	3,214	10,332	3,883	3,352	6,651	10,546	5,979
Kent County	172,481	5,128	319	31	5,566	1,717	1,129	1,388	613	1,219	883	850
Washington County	130,073	5,523	711	40	2,142	1,071	646	550	308	831	414	263
Bristol County	50,185	2,375	77	1	635	643	70	537	123	318	203	91

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Newport County	10.48	3.21	0.27	0.07	3.68	0.83	1.05	0.54	0.37	1.87	0.67	0.70
Rhode Island	8.38	2.58	0.29	0.03	9.57	1.25	3.17	1.90	1.02	1.89	2.12	1.09
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
Bristol County	13.25	2.44	0.16	0.02	6.04	0.55	1.76	0.66	0.57	1.13	1.80	1.02
Kent County	9.91	2.97	0.18	0.02	3.23	1.00	0.65	0.80	0.36	0.71	0.51	0.49
Washington County	10.17	4.25	0.55	0.03	1.65	0.82	0.50	0.42	0.24	0.64	0.32	0.20
Bristol County	11.54	4.73	0.15	0.00	1.27	1.28	0.14	1.07	0.25	0.63	0.40	0.18

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

Newport County		124.51	95.01	228.76	38.49	66.11	33.06	28.33	36.63	98.73	31.38	64.15
Rhode Island		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		156.97	225.68	626.12	34.48	903.65	56.82	71.39	105.58	398.70	107.85	192.17
Bristol County		94.58	56.48	70.09	63.07	43.65	55.49	34.88	56.09	59.84	84.64	93.58
Kent County		115.32	64.73	61.67	33.71	79.42	20.65	42.46	34.94	37.35	24.14	45.31
Washington County		164.70	191.32	105.51	17.20	65.69	15.67	22.31	23.28	33.77	15.01	18.59
Bristol County		183.57	53.70	6.84	13.22	102.22	4.40	56.46	24.09	33.49	19.07	16.67

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

Newport County		79.32	42.10	36.54	111.63	7.32	58.18	39.69	34.70	24.76	29.09	33.38
Rhode Island		63.71	44.31	15.97	290.05	11.07	176.01	140.08	94.71	25.08	92.72	52.04
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Bristol County		60.26	25.03	11.19	182.93	4.83	97.66	48.85	53.12	15.01	78.48	48.69
Kent County		73.47	28.68	9.85	97.79	8.79	36.35	59.48	33.09	9.37	22.38	23.58
Washington County		104.93	84.77	16.85	49.90	7.27	27.58	31.25	22.05	8.47	13.91	9.67
Bristol County		116.95	23.80	1.09	38.34	11.31	7.75	79.09	22.82	8.40	17.68	8.68

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

Newport County	83,991	1,517	7,945	426	3,321	3,831	5,801	1,704	1,589	13,374	276	3,058
Rhode Island (in 000's)	1,115	30	70	2	50	29	110	20	13	114	3	25
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
Bristol County	587,468	15,266	36,520	864	30,153	11,156	28,987	12,107	6,264	62,838	1,543	10,119
Kent County	172,481	5,695	15,543	536	10,480	5,875	21,438	3,969	2,867	24,775	483	3,798
Washington County	130,073	3,382	15,813	426	5,693	6,125	17,411	3,227	2,960	21,281	350	4,676
Bristol County	50,185	1,146	3,968	122	1,972	1,824	5,667	1,062	886	5,792	207	1,874

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Newport County	10.48	1.81	9.46	0.51	3.95	4.56	6.91	2.03	1.89	15.92	0.33	3.64
Rhode Island	8.38	2.69	6.31	0.22	4.51	2.59	9.85	1.81	1.15	10.22	0.23	2.26
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
Bristol County	13.25	2.60	6.22	0.15	5.13	1.90	4.93	2.06	1.07	10.70	0.26	1.72
Kent County	9.91	3.30	9.01	0.31	6.08	3.41	12.43	2.30	1.66	14.36	0.28	2.20
Washington County	10.17	2.60	12.16	0.33	4.38	4.71	13.39	2.48	2.28	16.36	0.27	3.59
Bristol County	11.54	2.28	7.91	0.24	3.93	3.63	11.29	2.12	1.77	11.54	0.41	3.73

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

Newport County		67.09	149.91	231.41	87.68	176.24	70.14	111.86	164.05	155.81	145.47	161.44
Rhode Island		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		14.61	83.42	242.98	23.53	278.14	26.71	74.96	150.78	58.80	147.05	123.54
Bristol County		96.53	98.52	67.10	113.82	73.38	50.11	113.63	92.46	104.67	116.27	76.38
Kent County		122.66	142.81	141.79	134.73	131.61	126.23	126.87	144.13	140.56	123.96	97.64
Washington County		96.59	192.66	149.43	97.05	181.95	135.94	136.78	197.32	160.10	119.12	159.40
Bristol County		84.83	125.30	110.92	87.13	140.44	114.68	116.67	153.09	112.94	182.59	165.58

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

Newport County		459.18	179.70	95.24	372.68	63.37	262.62	149.22	108.80	265.00	98.92	130.68
Rhode Island		684.38	119.87	41.16	425.05	35.95	374.40	133.40	66.32	170.08	68.00	80.94
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Bristol County		660.65	118.09	27.62	483.78	26.38	187.62	151.58	61.32	178.02	79.07	61.82
Kent County		839.42	171.19	58.35	572.69	47.32	472.60	169.25	95.59	239.05	84.30	79.03
Washington County		661.02	230.94	61.50	412.53	65.42	508.96	182.47	130.87	272.29	81.00	129.03
Bristol County		580.55	150.20	45.65	370.37	50.49	429.37	155.65	101.53	192.08	124.17	134.03

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

Newport County	83,991	299	361	127	85	116	285	146	51	498	15,628	12,425
Rhode Island (in 000's)	1,115	9	4	1	2	1	10	9	2	9	181	142
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
Bristol County	587,468	2,756	801	150	376	1,751	4,750	2,691	697	4,479	166,574	91,812
Kent County	172,481	964	499	200	228	167	1,817	731	357	1,432	24,610	27,174
Washington County	130,073	1,035	297	149	316	11	503	240	106	997	13,057	19,519
Bristol County	50,185	429	193	22	137	18	344	44	15	335	11,313	7,742

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Newport County	10.48	0.36	0.43	0.15	0.10	0.14	0.34	0.17	0.06	0.59	18.61	14.79
Rhode Island	8.38	0.82	0.34	0.08	0.18	0.10	0.89	0.85	0.21	0.82	16.27	12.70
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
Bristol County	13.25	0.47	0.14	0.03	0.06	0.30	0.81	0.46	0.12	0.76	28.35	15.63
Kent County	9.91	0.56	0.29	0.12	0.13	0.10	1.05	0.42	0.21	0.83	14.27	15.75
Washington County	10.17	0.80	0.23	0.11	0.24	0.01	0.39	0.18	0.08	0.77	10.04	15.01
Bristol County	11.54	0.85	0.38	0.04	0.27	0.04	0.69	0.09	0.03	0.67	22.54	15.43

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

Newport County		43.36	125.40	194.48	55.02	137.51	38.01	20.44	29.61	71.94	114.35	116.51
Rhode Island		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		158.30	255.88	297.08	244.14	554.85	177.90	56.29	174.64	68.24	84.73	117.02
Bristol County		57.14	39.78	32.84	34.80	296.76	90.56	53.88	57.85	92.50	174.26	123.09
Kent County		68.08	84.41	149.14	71.87	96.40	117.99	49.85	100.92	100.73	87.69	124.08
Washington County		96.92	66.62	147.33	132.08	8.42	43.31	21.70	39.73	93.00	61.69	118.19
Bristol County		104.12	112.20	56.38	148.42	35.71	76.77	10.31	14.57	80.99	138.54	121.50

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

Newport County		27.39	49.01	65.46	22.54	24.78	21.36	36.32	16.95	105.42	134.96	99.56
Rhode Island		63.17	39.08	33.66	40.96	18.02	56.21	177.64	57.26	146.54	118.02	85.45
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Bristol County		36.10	15.55	11.05	14.25	53.48	50.91	95.70	33.13	135.55	205.67	105.19
Kent County		43.00	32.99	50.20	29.44	17.37	66.33	88.55	57.79	147.61	103.49	106.04
Washington County		61.23	26.04	49.59	54.10	1.52	24.35	38.55	22.75	136.27	72.81	101.00
Bristol County		65.78	43.85	18.98	60.79	6.44	43.16	18.32	8.35	118.68	163.51	103.83

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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