Discovering the Wenig Heritage and Connections: A Review of the iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Wenig
Curiosity about my surname led me to take the iGENEA DNA test. The fascinating journey it started, the surprising lessons it taught me about my roots, and the connection it established with others sharing my surname were more than I could've asked for.
My experience with the iGENEA DNA test has been nothing short of remarkable. I'd been curious about my heritage for a while, particularly how my surname, Wenig, fit into my family's past, and this test was able to satiate that curiosity. The simple saliva test kit was easy to use and the instructions were clear and straightforward. After mailing it back, the wait for results was an exciting one filled with anticipation.
When the results finally arrived, they were comprehensive, rich in detail and far beyond my expectation. I found out that the Wenig name, often considered a rarity, has deep roots in Central Europe and Eastern Germany in particular. Its history dates back several centuries, to times when names were mostly derived from professions, physical characteristics, or places. 'Wenig' implies 'little' in German, indicating that my ancestors might have been petite or perhaps lived in a small place. This came as a surprise because my immediate family doesn't exactly fit that description!
Moreover, one of the most impressive aspects of the iGENEA DNA test was the database access that came with it. It enabled me to connect with other holders of the surname Wenig scattered all over the globe. This experience imbued me with a profound sense of belonging as I connected with distant relatives with whom I shared a common ancestry.
Through our discussions, I discovered that many of them had similar stories of migration and adaptation. We all carried the legacy of our surname in diverse ways. For instance, there were Wenigs in America, who descendent from German immigrants in the 19th-century, and in Australia, whose forefathers had migrated post-World War II.
Overall, the test did not only enlighten me about my surname's history but also allowed me to build connections with people rooted in the same heritage. It was an enriching exploration of my roots that I would recommend to anyone keen on tracing their lineage.
Y. Wenig