iGENEA DNA Analysis: Deep-Dive into the History of My Family Name, Bruce
Family name Bruce
Carrying the family name Bruce, I was eager to trace back its roots with iGENEA. The DNA analysis allowed me to delve deep into my paternal lineage, unveiling routes from the Proto-Celtic period, through the ‘Celts of the Atlantic’, to the Clan Bruce of Scotland. This fascinating genetic journey richly broadened my understanding of my name, my ancestors, and their history.
When a keen interest in my family history promoted me towards iGENEA, what I was hoping for was a clearer view of my ancestral past, of my lineage that bore the name Bruce. Over the centuries, the name Bruce has come to be cloaked in much mystery and myth, and though I was aware of some history trailing back to Scotland and France, I yearned to delve deeper, hoping to gain a more vivid picture of the lives and histories that formed the cradle of my genetic origins.
iGENEA offered a comprehensive approach. After ordering their extensive kit, I received it promptly and found it refreshingly simple and practical to use. I took a mouth swab sample and sent it back, waiting with anticipation for the analysis results. The communication was clear and expeditious with a professional team that made me feel reassured about the process.
DNA analysis revealed my paternal haplogroup, providing me a peek back in time at the migratory paths of my ancient ancestors direct from the paternal line. This enriching insight indicated that my Bruce lineage traced back further than I ever imagined, all the way to the Proto-Celtic period, a pivotal time in history during which the essential characteristics of the Celtic culture were born.
I watched fascinated, as the outlines of my genetic past took form and grew sharper. The confirmation of my Gaelic roots, a culture steeped in tradition and folklore, was bewitching as I discovered that the Bruces were believed to have descended from the ‘Celts of the Atlantic’ - a group known for its seafaring ways. It fed a deep pride within for a lineage that was tied to such an indomitable people.
iGENEA also affiliated my Bruce ancestry with the Clan Bruce, a Scottish clan of Norman origin, adopting the French surname ‘de Brus’. The association provided tangible proof of my affiliation to the universally accepted history of the Bruce surname and the lands of Annandale in Scotland.
iGENEA didn’t just help me trace back my roots, but it let me directly experience the journey through my genetics. It methodically unveiled the rich tapestry of culture, tradition and history that I was composed of. My paternal lineage has many stories to tell, and thanks to iGENEA, I am beginning to hear them. It not only strengthened my understanding of my surname Bruce, but also the ancestors who bore it, rekindling a connection that runs hundreds of years deep.
R. Bruce