DNA Test Results: A Rethink of Personal Identity and the Origin of Byers Surname
Family name Byers
My perception of personal identity and lineage experienced a transformation following the results of my iGENEA DNA test. The test, coupled with a deep dive into the historical significance of the surname Byers, allowed me to appreciate the complexity and richness of our shared human ancestry.
Ever since my iGENEA DNA test results came in, my view on personal identity and heritage has been altered radically. I used to consider heritage as a simple, straightforward concept determined by my immediate family tree. However, the outcomes from the DNA test, together with an insight into the sprawling branches of the Byers surname, offered an entirely new perspective. Delving into the history of the surname Byers, I found that it is of Scottish origin, derived from an old geographical term ‘byres’, meaning cattle or dairy farm. Seeing my lineage traced back to such hardworking, simple people once tied to the soil, gives me an immense sense of pride and connection I never knew existed. Simultaneously, it has taken me on an exhilarating journey, shaping my identity and bringing into focus the vast tapestry of our shared human heritage.
O. Byers