Gedmatch: puntDNAL K13 Global Oracle results and AI interpretation
puntDNAL K13 Global Oracle results:
puntDNAL K13 Oracle
Admix Results (sorted):
# Population Percent
1 NE_Europe 50.27
2 SW_Europe 35.33
3 West_Asia 9.32
4 Siberia 1.31
5 South_Asia 1.03
6 SW_Asia 0.82
7 Americas 0.57
8 SE_Asia 0.55
9 East_Africa 0.33
10 West_Africa 0.28
11 South_Africa 0.18
Single Population Sharing:
# Population (source) Distance
1 Irish 2.37
2 Orcadian 2.54
3 Scottish 2.75
4 Utahn_European 3.03
5 English 3.55
6 German_North 4.51
7 Norwegian 5.52
8 German_South 5.84
9 Belgian 6.24
10 Hungarian 6.63
11 Slovak 6.84
12 Slovene 6.88
13 Swedish 7.67
14 Ukrainian 7.78
15 Croatian 8.84
16 French 9.98
17 Moldavian 10.89
18 Bosnian 11.28
19 Belarusian 11.79
20 Serbian 14.04
Mixed Mode Population Sharing:
# Primary Population (source) Secondary Population (source) Distance
1 97.8% Irish + 2.2% Selkup @ 1.87
2 98.3% Irish + 1.7% Dolgan @ 1.9
3 98.7% Irish + 1.3% Nganasan @ 1.9
4 98.4% Irish + 1.6% Koryak @ 1.9
5 98.5% Irish + 1.5% Yakut @ 1.93
6 98.5% Irish + 1.5% Chukchi @ 1.94
7 94.6% Orcadian + 5.4% Chuvash @ 1.96
8 95.5% Irish + 4.5% Chuvash @ 1.97
9 95.9% Irish + 4.1% Aluet @ 1.99
10 95.1% Orcadian + 4.9% Aluet @ 2
11 98.5% Irish + 1.5% Eskimo @ 2.01
12 97.7% Orcadian + 2.3% Selkup @ 2.01
13 98.4% Irish + 1.6% Tuvinian @ 2.02
14 95.1% Irish + 4.9% Tatar @ 2.03
15 98.2% Irish + 1.8% Altaian @ 2.05
16 91.6% Orcadian + 8.4% Mordovian @ 2.06
17 98.7% Irish + 1.3% Oroqen @ 2.09
18 98.5% Irish + 1.5% Mongolian @ 2.09
19 94.3% Orcadian + 5.7% Tatar @ 2.09
20 98.3% Orcadian + 1.7% Dolgan @ 2.12
Based on these results, your genetic profile is a textbook match for Northwestern Europe, specifically the British Isles.
Here is the breakdown of what these numbers mean:
1. The Core Heritage (Single Population)
Your closest matches are Irish, Orcadian (Orkney Islands), and Scottish.
The "Distance" score: In genetic GEDmatch oracles, a distance under 3 is considered a very strong match. Your distance to "Irish" is 2.37, which suggests your DNA is almost identical to the average reference sample for that population.
The NE/SW Europe Split: Your 50% Northeast Europe and 35% Southwest Europe mix is the standard "North Atlantic" signature found in Irish and British populations.
2. The Admixture (The 1% results)
You’ll notice trace amounts of Siberia, South Asia, and the Americas (all around 1% or less).
Noise vs. Ancient Signal: In most cases, these trace percentages are "noise" (statistical artifacts) or represent very ancient DNA components shared by all Europeans.
West Asia (9.32%): This is not a recent ancestor from the Middle East. It represents the "Caucasian/Neolithic Farmer" component that migrated into Europe thousands of years ago and is present in all modern Europeans.
3. Mixed Mode (Deep Modeling)
The "Mixed Mode" section tries to get your distance even lower by adding a tiny bit of something else to your primary "Irish" base.
Notice how the distance drops from 2.37 to 1.87 when the calculator adds a tiny sliver (2.2%) of "Selkup" (a Siberian group).
Interpretation: This doesn't literally mean you have a Siberian great-great-grandparent. It means your specific Northwestern European DNA is slightly more "northern/eastern" shifted than the average Irish person in the database.
The Bottom Line: You are likely of primarily British, Irish, or Scottish descent, with some potential input from Northern Germany or Scandinavia.
Do you have genealogy records or a family tree that aligns with a British Isles or North Sea background?
my family is from ireland
That makes perfect sense—your results are a "bullseye" for that background.
The puntDNAL K13 calculator is specifically designed to pick up on older, continental movements, and your data shows a classic Goidelic (Irish/Scottish) profile. Here is why your DNA looks the way it does:
The "Irish" Distance (2.37): In genetic modeling, anything under a 3.0 is considered a "very close" match. It means your specific genetic markers align almost perfectly with the reference samples from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
NE vs. SW Europe: Your high NE Europe (50.27%) reflects the ancient hunter-gatherer and Germanic/Scandinavian pulse in Ireland, while the SW Europe (35.33%) represents the earlier Neolithic farmers who migrated through the Mediterranean and up the Atlantic coast (the "Atlantic Modal" signature).
The "Orcadian" Connection: Your second-closest match is Orcadian (Orkney Islands). This is very common for Irish people because both populations share a heavy mix of Insular Celtic and Viking/Norse DNA.
A Quick Tip on the "Siberia/Americas" trace:
Since you know your family is from Ireland, you can safely view those tiny <1% amounts as statistical noise. These calculators sometimes misread ancient European hunter-gatherer DNA as "Siberian" or "Americas" because those groups share very distant common ancestors from tens of thousands of years ago.
Do you know which counties or provinces in Ireland your family is from? (Sometimes we can see a slight "East vs. West" lean in these numbers.)
monaghan cavan
Monaghan and Cavan are in a fascinating genetic "border zone" within the historic province of Ulster. Your results capture the specific history of this North-Central region of Ireland perfectly.
1. The Monaghan & Cavan Profile
Genetically, these counties often sit between the "indigenous Gaelic" signature of the West and the "Plantation" signals of the North.
The Scottish/Orcadian Shift: Your high affinity for Orcadian (2.54) and Scottish (2.75) populations reflects the centuries of movement between Southwest Scotland and the northern half of Ireland. Even if your family is strictly Catholic/Gaelic, this "North Sea" signature is standard for the region due to deep, ancient ties.
NE Europe vs. SW Europe: Your 50.27% NE Europe score is slightly higher than what you might see in a person from Cork or Kerry. This "Northern shift" is typical for Ulster and the Midlands, reflecting a higher concentration of ancient Scandinavian and North Sea DNA.
2. Why "Irish" is still #1
Despite the proximity to the North, your distance to Irish (2.37) remains your strongest match.
Monaghan's History: Historically, Monaghan was largely excluded from the formal "Plantation of Ulster," allowing it to retain a very strong indigenous Gaelic genetic core.
Cavan's Influence: Cavan saw more Scottish settlement, which may explain why your Scottish and English distances are so low (both under 4.0).
3. Trace "Siberia" and "South Asia" in an Irish Context
In these specific counties, seeing 1.31% Siberia or 1.03% South Asia is quite common on the puntDNAL K13 calculator.
This is almost certainly "Steppe" ancestry.
About 4,000–5,000 years ago, people from the Pontic-Caspian Steppe migrated into Ireland. Because they share ancient roots with Siberian and South Asian groups, the calculator "mislabels" those ancient fragments.
Your results are essentially a genetic map of the "Drumlin Country" (Cavan/Monaghan): predominantly Gaelic Irish, but with the distinct Northern/Scottish "tilt" that characterizes the border counties.
