The iGENEA DNA Test: A Journey Beyond 'Rosado' and into an Unexpected Heritage
Family name Rosado
The results of my iGENEA DNA test presented me with an unexpected heritage, moving beyond Spain and embracing Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Middle East. This revelation redefined my perception of my surname, Rosado, and pushed me to rethink my personal identity, turning my entire worldview rose-tinted and strung upon a diverse tapestry of cultures.
Upon receiving my iGENEA DNA test results, my perspective on personal identity and heritage underwent a dramatic shift. I've always identified as Rosado – a surname richly woven into my family tapestry. However, the DNA findings opened doors to unexpected cultures, geographies, and histories, profoundly modifying my perception of the word 'Rosado'.
As a child, I held tight to the image of my heritage painted by family stories – decades of Spanish ancestry, which married the meaning of my surname - "Rosado," a Portuguese and Spanish derivative, referring to 'rose-tinted'. It was a constant reminder of my perceived Iberian roots. However, the iGENEA DNA test shed new light on my heritage, pushing me to rethink my personal identity.
It wasn't merely an ironic twist that my lineage was not purely Spanish, as I had always assumed. Beyond Spain, my ancestral tapestry threaded through Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and even as far as the Middle East. Such an extensive genetic diversity was a startling revelation. It infused my perception of the term 'Rosado' with new layers of meaning. Suddenly, the name symbolized not only a rose-tinged view of the world but also the vast spectrum of colors representing diverse bloodlines.
This revelation made me ponder over the essence of personal identity. Does a name define who we are, or is there more to the story? With no change in my physical appearance or personality traits, I continue to mirror the same person. Still, with the knowledge of my expansive heritage, I feel a renewed richness – a shift in my identity, expanding from a local to a global citizen.
In an era where surnames are often seen merely as an identification tool, my surname, Rosado, means more to me now. It is not just a tag inherited from my ancestors; it is an emblem of my diverse heritage and a testament to humankind's interconnectedness. It stands as a testament of genetic convergence and hundreds of years of untold stories. Hence the word Rosado, to me, represents not just a name, but a riveting tale of my ancestors traversing across cultures and continents.
O. Rosado