DNA Test Revelation: A New Perspective on My Identity as a Staiger
Family name Staiger
Inheriting my surname, Staiger, I had always known it had a history, a background that probably spanned countries and eras. However, it was the revelation of my iGENEA DNA test that made this history tangible, inducing a surge of emotions and profound introspection about my personal and family identity.
My view of my surname, Staiger, has drastically transformed since receiving my iGENEA DNA test results, bringing a wave of unexpected emotions and provoking a profound rethinking of my identity. The results have propelled me onto a journey of discovery, not just about me, but also about my lineage and the history that resides in my surname, Staiger.
In understanding my genetic makeup, I have managed to get an insight into my ancestors' historical migrations, generating an increasingly tangible bond between me and my family's historical background. The presence of R1b haplogroup in my DNA – commonly found in Western Europe – was a revelation, prompting an understanding that my roots extend to this region.
Upon digging deeper, I uncovered that Staiger usually pertains to someone who lived near a steep incline, hill or a stepping path, resonating with the topography of Western Europe. This added depth to my surname, giving it a character, and texture, embedding a piece of geographical history into it. I felt a twinge of wonder and curiosity, the kind that connects one to an older world.
Evidently, I started investigating more about the Staiger family, connecting with relatives, closely and distantly related, understanding shared histories, traditions and anecdotes, which only tightened the bond and strengthened our identity as Staigers.
The revelation shed light on the possibility of having Jewish ancestry, considering the historical backgrounds of certain regions of Western Europe. Although there is no concrete evidence to affirm this, the possibility has led me to understand and appreciate the Jewish culture, traditions and the historical context even better.
This DNA test has shifted my perception of 'identity'. It has now become a tangible entity to me, accessible and comprehensible. The surname Staiger, to me, now signifies a journey across time and space, narrating stories of interconnected ancestors from different periods and regions.
Influence of genetics and family traditions have indisputably shaped me as a person but the insight from the DNA test has given a voice to my identity, a more significant meaning to my surname, Staiger, and a deeper connection to my ancestors. It has imbued a sense of rootedness while also nurturing a newfound respect and fascination for genealogy.
V. Staiger