Ancestry for Beaufort County, SC

Beaufort 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.

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:

8.80

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

African American

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)

Beaufort County	203,797	8,697	377	132	4,985	12,664	3,438	3,628	792	19,962	4,999	5,176
South Carolina (in 000's)	5,565	370	17	3	81	189	56	45	20	930	220	208
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
Colleton County	39,747	2,553	258	11	225	1,073	65	15	170	8,662	2,486	2,449
Jasper County	37,247	935	80	35	793	3,816	1,470	416	402	7,825	2,158	2,098
Hampton County	18,550	699	45	22	166	505	23	6	52	6,022	1,809	1,762

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Beaufort County	8.80	4.27	0.18	0.06	2.45	6.21	1.69	1.78	0.39	9.80	2.45	2.54
South Carolina	10.85	6.66	0.31	0.06	1.45	3.39	1.01	0.80	0.36	16.71	3.95	3.74
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
Colleton County	14.38	6.42	0.65	0.03	0.57	2.70	0.16	0.04	0.43	21.79	6.25	6.16
Jasper County	11.21	2.51	0.21	0.09	2.13	10.25	3.95	1.12	1.08	21.01	5.79	5.63
Hampton County	18.12	3.77	0.24	0.12	0.89	2.72	0.12	0.03	0.28	32.46	9.75	9.50

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

Beaufort County		64.11	60.13	112.56	168.87	183.08	166.81	221.72	107.15	58.62	62.08	67.95
South Carolina		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		60.80	209.59	317.13	227.82	333.71	178.07	168.51	296.16	45.15	57.90	55.92
Colleton County		96.50	210.99	48.09	39.08	79.54	16.17	4.70	117.93	130.43	158.30	164.84
Jasper County		37.71	69.81	163.30	146.98	301.84	390.26	139.11	297.59	125.73	146.64	150.70
Hampton County		56.61	78.85	206.10	61.78	80.21	12.26	4.03	77.29	194.29	246.83	254.13

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

Beaufort County		105.46	28.69	35.49	74.12	54.86	93.68	131.58	36.18	129.85	107.23	121.52
South Carolina		164.48	47.71	31.53	43.89	29.97	56.16	59.34	33.77	221.50	172.72	178.83
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Colleton County		158.73	100.67	15.17	17.15	23.83	9.08	2.79	39.82	288.89	273.42	294.80
Jasper County		62.03	33.31	51.49	64.52	90.45	219.16	82.55	100.48	278.49	253.28	269.49
Hampton County		93.12	37.62	64.99	27.12	24.04	6.89	2.39	26.10	430.35	426.31	454.46

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

Beaufort County	203,797	916	15,491	1,346	2,454	14,207	6,917	2,862	3,284	17,544	599	6,348
South Carolina (in 000's)	5,565	15	364	18	43	270	93	41	42	381	11	122
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
Colleton County	39,747	22	1,543	46	193	1,255	206	98	134	1,579	28	654
Jasper County	37,247	257	1,150	126	273	1,389	663	211	204	1,453	40	343
Hampton County	18,550	0	488	5	64	275	34	8	27	280	0	86

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Beaufort County	8.80	0.45	7.60	0.66	1.20	6.97	3.39	1.40	1.61	8.61	0.29	3.11
South Carolina	10.85	0.27	6.55	0.32	0.77	4.85	1.67	0.73	0.76	6.84	0.20	2.19
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
Colleton County	14.38	0.06	3.88	0.12	0.49	3.16	0.52	0.25	0.34	3.97	0.07	1.65
Jasper County	11.21	0.69	3.09	0.34	0.73	3.73	1.78	0.57	0.55	3.90	0.11	0.92
Hampton County	18.12	0.00	2.63	0.03	0.35	1.48	0.18	0.04	0.15	1.51	0.00	0.46

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

Beaufort County		165.24	116.04	205.76	156.26	143.64	202.92	192.35	212.97	125.87	147.86	142.50
South Carolina		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		144.61	80.36	165.91	137.68	148.31	157.24	186.22	229.81	87.85	167.12	127.46
Colleton County		20.35	59.26	36.06	63.01	65.06	30.99	33.77	44.56	58.08	35.44	75.27
Jasper County		253.66	47.13	105.39	95.12	76.84	106.42	77.59	72.38	57.04	54.03	42.13
Hampton County		0.00	40.16	8.40	44.77	30.55	10.96	5.91	19.24	22.07	0.00	21.21

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

Beaufort County		114.27	144.40	124.02	113.49	96.84	129.05	103.29	92.67	143.27	88.48	111.80
South Carolina		69.15	124.44	60.27	72.63	67.42	63.60	53.70	43.51	113.83	59.84	78.46
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Colleton County		14.07	73.75	21.73	45.77	43.86	19.71	18.13	19.39	66.12	21.21	59.06
Jasper County		175.42	58.65	63.52	69.08	51.81	67.68	41.67	31.50	64.92	32.33	33.05
Hampton County		0.00	49.98	5.06	32.52	20.59	6.97	3.17	8.37	25.12	0.00	16.64

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

Beaufort County	203,797	369	622	209	63	302	158	352	333	609	30,655	33,307
South Carolina (in 000's)	5,565	15	15	3	6	10	32	9	7	14	946	970
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
Colleton County	39,747	11	71	4	7	1	50	11	37	11	7,994	7,825
Jasper County	37,247	59	28	4	12	0	12	8	39	76	6,251	4,621
Hampton County	18,550	0	64	0	0	49	0	1	26	2	3,421	2,609

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

Beaufort County	8.80	0.18	0.31	0.10	0.03	0.15	0.08	0.17	0.16	0.30	15.04	16.34
South Carolina	10.85	0.26	0.27	0.05	0.11	0.17	0.57	0.17	0.13	0.25	17.00	17.42
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
Colleton County	14.38	0.03	0.18	0.01	0.02	0.00	0.13	0.03	0.09	0.03	20.11	19.69
Jasper County	11.21	0.16	0.08	0.01	0.03	0.00	0.03	0.02	0.10	0.20	16.78	12.41
Hampton County	18.12	0.00	0.35	0.00	0.00	0.26	0.00	0.01	0.14	0.01	18.44	14.06

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

Beaufort County		69.40	112.00	193.05	27.26	86.60	13.66	103.77	123.82	119.83	88.48	93.80
South Carolina		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		498.13	321.83	434.82	395.93	325.67	279.79	287.55	271.42	225.56	81.10	85.27
Colleton County		10.61	65.55	18.94	15.53	1.47	22.16	16.63	70.54	11.10	118.31	112.99
Jasper County		60.71	27.59	20.22	28.41	0.00	5.68	12.90	79.35	81.82	98.72	71.20
Hampton County		0.00	126.60	0.00	0.00	154.37	0.00	3.24	106.21	4.32	108.48	80.72

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

Beaufort County		13.93	34.80	44.40	6.88	26.59	4.88	36.09	45.62	53.13	109.11	110.00
South Carolina		20.08	31.07	23.00	25.26	30.71	35.74	34.78	36.84	44.33	123.31	117.27
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Colleton County		2.13	20.37	4.36	3.92	0.45	7.92	5.78	25.99	4.92	145.88	132.50
Jasper County		12.19	8.57	4.65	7.17	0.00	2.03	4.49	29.23	36.28	121.73	83.50
Hampton County		0.00	39.34	0.00	0.00	47.40	0.00	1.13	39.13	1.92	133.77	94.66

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025