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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)

San Augustine County	7,759	925	15	0	0	626	0	0	7	966	371	319
Texas (in 000's)	31,782	914	89	29	430	10,041	761	331	754	2,587	710	454
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
Angelina County	88,284	6,214	256	34	568	17,705	638	106	1,105	7,614	2,349	2,004
Nacogdoches County	65,728	4,175	183	12	351	12,311	455	65	643	7,466	1,829	1,634
Jasper County	33,236	8,682	109	17	13	2,033	114	3	91	3,459	997	980
Shelby County	24,019	2,966	64	17	1	4,547	112	3	68	2,348	733	711
Sabine County	10,091	1,676	58	0	0	393	0	0	12	335	145	136

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

San Augustine County	11.90	11.92	0.19	0.00	0.00	8.07	0.00	0.00	0.09	12.45	4.78	4.11
Texas	14.72	2.87	0.28	0.09	1.35	31.59	2.39	1.04	2.37	8.14	2.23	1.43
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
Angelina County	13.08	7.04	0.29	0.04	0.64	20.05	0.72	0.12	1.25	8.62	2.66	2.27
Nacogdoches County	12.46	6.35	0.28	0.02	0.53	18.73	0.69	0.10	0.98	11.36	2.78	2.49
Jasper County	14.84	26.12	0.33	0.05	0.04	6.12	0.34	0.01	0.27	10.41	3.00	2.95
Shelby County	13.53	12.35	0.27	0.07	0.00	18.93	0.47	0.01	0.28	9.78	3.05	2.96
Sabine County	16.25	16.61	0.57	0.00	0.00	3.89	0.00	0.00	0.12	3.32	1.44	1.35

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

San Augustine County		414.68	69.03	0.00	0.00	25.54	0.00	0.00	3.80	152.94	213.95	287.77
Texas		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		140.76	230.24	196.94	243.93	35.85	75.19	130.06	45.26	92.67	102.36	146.29
Angelina County		244.83	103.54	41.56	47.56	63.48	30.17	11.54	52.74	105.95	119.06	158.88
Nacogdoches County		220.94	99.42	19.70	39.47	59.29	28.90	9.51	41.22	139.54	124.51	174.00
Jasper County		908.63	117.10	55.20	2.89	19.36	14.32	0.87	11.54	127.85	134.23	206.38
Shelby County		429.53	95.14	76.39	0.31	59.92	19.47	1.20	11.93	120.09	136.55	207.19
Sabine County		577.72	205.23	0.00	0.00	12.33	0.00	0.00	5.01	40.78	64.30	94.33

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

San Augustine County		294.60	29.98	0.00	0.00	71.23	0.00	0.00	8.40	165.04	209.03	196.71
Texas		71.04	43.43	50.78	41.00	278.92	133.00	76.89	220.97	107.91	97.70	68.36
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Angelina County		173.94	44.97	21.10	19.50	177.06	40.13	8.87	116.53	114.33	116.31	108.61
Nacogdoches County		156.97	43.18	10.00	16.18	165.36	38.44	7.31	91.08	150.58	121.65	118.94
Jasper County		645.53	50.86	28.03	1.19	54.00	19.05	0.67	25.49	137.96	131.14	141.08
Shelby County		305.15	41.32	38.79	0.13	167.14	25.89	0.92	26.36	129.59	133.41	141.63
Sabine County		410.43	89.14	0.00	0.00	34.38	0.00	0.00	11.07	44.01	62.82	64.48

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

San Augustine County	7,759	20	481	41	112	288	13	11	85	550	7	39
Texas (in 000's)	31,782	47	1,148	72	205	1,152	237	130	195	1,068	107	442
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
Angelina County	88,284	279	4,330	245	790	3,098	437	445	431	4,805	320	657
Nacogdoches County	65,728	113	4,142	146	488	2,299	530	122	436	3,343	382	656
Jasper County	33,236	92	1,758	98	462	873	131	63	89	1,274	84	346
Shelby County	24,019	26	1,106	37	218	617	118	48	90	999	32	89
Sabine County	10,091	146	712	34	277	452	56	33	48	733	82	128

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

San Augustine County	11.90	0.26	6.20	0.53	1.44	3.71	0.17	0.14	1.10	7.09	0.09	0.50
Texas	14.72	0.15	3.61	0.23	0.64	3.62	0.75	0.41	0.61	3.36	0.34	1.39
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
Angelina County	13.08	0.32	4.90	0.28	0.89	3.51	0.49	0.50	0.49	5.44	0.36	0.74
Nacogdoches County	12.46	0.17	6.30	0.22	0.74	3.50	0.81	0.19	0.66	5.09	0.58	1.00
Jasper County	14.84	0.28	5.29	0.29	1.39	2.63	0.39	0.19	0.27	3.83	0.25	1.04
Shelby County	13.53	0.11	4.60	0.15	0.91	2.57	0.49	0.20	0.37	4.16	0.13	0.37
Sabine County	16.25	1.45	7.06	0.34	2.75	4.48	0.55	0.33	0.48	7.26	0.81	1.27

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

San Augustine County		175.11	171.66	234.77	224.03	102.40	22.45	34.75	178.93	210.85	26.90	36.13
Texas		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		267.21	145.76	236.61	164.66	198.59	352.45	333.30	284.01	178.73	99.05	200.27
Angelina County		214.69	135.81	123.30	138.88	96.81	66.34	123.57	79.74	161.89	108.08	53.49
Nacogdoches County		116.79	174.49	98.69	115.23	96.50	108.06	45.50	108.34	151.29	173.30	71.74
Jasper County		188.05	146.46	131.00	215.74	72.46	52.82	46.47	43.74	114.02	75.36	74.83
Shelby County		73.54	127.50	68.44	140.86	70.87	65.84	48.99	61.20	123.72	39.73	26.64
Sabine County		982.89	195.37	149.70	426.03	123.57	74.37	80.17	77.69	216.07	242.30	91.18

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

San Augustine County		65.53	117.77	99.22	136.05	51.57	6.37	10.43	63.00	117.97	27.16	18.04
Texas		37.42	68.61	42.26	60.73	50.36	28.37	30.00	35.21	55.95	100.96	49.93
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Angelina County		80.34	93.17	52.11	84.34	48.75	18.82	37.07	28.08	90.58	109.11	26.71
Nacogdoches County		43.71	119.71	41.71	69.98	48.59	30.66	13.65	38.15	84.65	174.96	35.82
Jasper County		70.37	100.48	55.37	131.02	36.49	14.99	13.94	15.40	63.79	76.08	37.36
Shelby County		27.52	87.47	28.93	85.55	35.69	18.68	14.70	21.55	69.22	40.11	13.30
Sabine County		367.83	134.04	63.27	258.73	62.23	21.10	24.05	27.36	120.89	244.62	45.53

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

San Augustine County	7,759	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	18	0	1,472	1,392
Texas (in 000's)	31,782	251	167	27	91	312	671	109	74	109	4,681	3,388
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
Angelina County	88,284	122	187	46	20	181	116	56	170	94	14,883	17,979
Nacogdoches County	65,728	115	36	7	16	76	126	135	103	50	12,226	11,057
Jasper County	33,236	1	47	0	23	0	3	27	33	42	4,978	6,314
Shelby County	24,019	1	11	57	2	0	9	6	121	3	4,579	4,280
Sabine County	10,091	0	16	0	0	84	0	0	0	0	1,328	3,207

Per Cent to Total Population	Diversity Index

San Augustine County	11.90	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.01	0.00	0.23	0.00	18.97	17.94
Texas	14.72	0.79	0.53	0.08	0.29	0.98	2.11	0.34	0.23	0.34	14.73	10.66
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
Angelina County	13.08	0.14	0.21	0.05	0.02	0.21	0.13	0.06	0.19	0.11	16.86	20.36
Nacogdoches County	12.46	0.17	0.05	0.01	0.02	0.12	0.19	0.21	0.16	0.08	18.60	16.82
Jasper County	14.84	0.00	0.14	0.00	0.07	0.00	0.01	0.08	0.10	0.13	14.98	19.00
Shelby County	13.53	0.00	0.05	0.24	0.01	0.00	0.04	0.02	0.50	0.01	19.06	17.82
Sabine County	16.25	0.00	0.16	0.00	0.00	0.83	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.16	31.78

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

San Augustine County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.61	0.00	100.14	0.00	128.81	168.27
Texas		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		164.48	167.03	272.35	156.45	56.83	75.20	139.56	154.61	164.38	93.60	139.36
Angelina County		17.49	40.34	61.44	7.89	20.91	6.22	18.50	83.12	31.12	114.46	191.01
Nacogdoches County		22.14	10.43	12.56	8.48	11.79	9.08	59.89	67.65	22.23	126.29	157.78
Jasper County		0.38	26.93	0.00	24.11	0.00	0.43	23.69	42.86	36.93	101.69	178.19
Shelby County		0.53	8.72	279.82	2.90	0.00	1.77	7.28	217.47	3.65	129.44	167.13
Sabine County		0.00	30.20	0.00	0.00	84.89	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	89.35	298.09

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

San Augustine County		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.81	0.00	64.77	0.00	137.61	120.75
Texas		60.80	59.87	36.72	63.92	175.97	132.99	71.65	64.68	60.83	106.83	71.76
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Angelina County		10.63	24.15	22.56	5.04	36.79	8.27	13.25	53.76	18.93	122.28	137.06
Nacogdoches County		13.46	6.25	4.61	5.42	20.75	12.07	42.91	43.75	13.52	134.92	113.22
Jasper County		0.23	16.12	0.00	15.41	0.00	0.57	16.97	27.72	22.47	108.64	127.86
Shelby County		0.32	5.22	102.74	1.85	0.00	2.36	5.22	140.65	2.22	138.28	119.93
Sabine County		0.00	18.08	0.00	0.00	149.37	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	95.46	213.90

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025

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