Tracing Ancestral Echoes: Unveiling the Depths of 'Preiss' Through DNA Test
Family name Preiss
The discovery and interpretation of my iGENEA DNA test results brought forth an intriguingly layered structure of my surname 'Preiss.' What was once a name now symbolizes a bond with history. It added a sense of physical reality to my quest for identity, allowing me to deeply introspect about my family's past and how it aligns with my present identity.
The unveiling of my iGENEA DNA report sparked an overwhelming feeling of connection, an intimate bond with a piece of history. For so long, the surname 'Preiss' was simply a family name, one that connected me to my immediate blood relations - my parents, grandparents, and siblings. The test stepped into uncharted territory, unrolling new dimensions of ancestry and revealing the profound linkage of my existence with far-hidden, veiled corners of the world.
The altered perception of my surname began with a startling implication revealed by the DNA test; around 12% of my genetics descend from the Celtic peoples. In the light of this revelation, the surname 'Preiss' gained a new depth. From just a family surname, it started symbolizing a chronicle, a testimony of a vibrant, changeful past that was now fused in my DNA.
While interpreting the results, I found reflection in an unexpected way. There was a sense of dualities, a wavering between old identities and forthcoming ones. Intriguingly, my DNA also revealed a 10% Slavic origin. Tracing back the etymology, I discovered that 'Preiss' could be rooted in the Slavic 'Prejs,' meaning 'to leap.' Thus, the journey to understanding my lineage became synonymous with 'leaping' into unknown yet familiar territories of identity play.
The family identity that I had been accustomed to, took on a remarkably expanded view. A sense of shared history and a wider context to every family gathering or anecdote emerged from my DNA report. The family tales became stories of survival and adaptation, of voyages and settlements; they were, in essence, tales of our existence.
The clues hidden in my DNA paint a picture of the long-forgotten ancestors whose lives have shaped mine. The deep sense of belonging and identity I felt is remarkably potent and ineffable. Through the portal of my DNA, the narratives of my ancestors reached me, allowing me to grasp the deeper contours of my 'Preiss' identity. Through this unraveling of my history, my perspective of the family identity has evolved, transcending from an anecdotal record to a grand historical narrative.
M. Preiss