Unearthing the Legacy of 'King': My Experience with iGENEA DNA Analysis
Family name King
Participating in iGENEA's DNA Analysis unveiled the ancient roots and intriguing history of my family name - 'King'. It exposed the name's origin, its ties to powerful personages and the journey it embarked from Old English territories to present. The profound understanding this experience provided was enlightening.
My experience tracing familial roots and exploring my lineage dating back to antiquity, courtesy of iGENEA, has been a journey rich in knowledge and personal discovery. The primary focus of my investigation was my surname, King. I was intrigued to delve deeper into its origins and understand how it has shaped my identity over the generations.
Thanks to the comprehensive and user-friendly DNA analysis offered by iGENEA, understanding the etymology and history tied to my surname became an insightful process. The comprehensive examination of my Y-DNA not only informed me about my paternal line, but also revealed hitherto unknown connections tracing directly back to historical figures and nobility that I would have otherwise remained oblivious to.
Through iGENEA, I discovered that 'King' originates from Old English 'Cyning', meaning 'tribal leader'. It was not merely a name but a title, often bestowed upon individuals of power, authority, and influence in medieval times. The prevalence of 'King' in the English-speaking world now, interestingly, roots back from descendants of individuals holding such historic societal ranks.
Delving deeper into the timeline, iGENEA's analysis uncovered that the Kings found their founding father-figure in a man of Celtic origin around the 5th century AD. This insight into the age of my surname left me awestruck – it added historical depth and personal attachment to a name I had always taken for granted.
Another intriguing discovery was about my family’s migration. Despite its strong English roots, the surname King had migrated northeast into what is present-day Scotland and Ireland. This rich, historical journey rekindled a sense of connection, respect, and pride towards my lineage.
The results of the DNA analysis were not limited to linking me to geographical areas and periods only. It also brought to light fascinating connections to royal lines, including ties to King Henry II of England. A sense of profound respect and wonder accompanied these revelations of being related to the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful dynasties of medieval Europe.
All in all, the DNA analysis at iGENEA transformed my understanding of my family name – from treating it as just a label to embracing it as a historical marker with tangible connections to geographical regions, distinct timelines, important historical periods, and significant personas who have walked the annals of human history. Acknowledging these roots has indeed cemented a greater sense of identity and respect for my lineage.
F. King