Unraveling the Roots: My Ancestral Voyage with iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Vang
With the help of iGENEA, I embarked on a surprising journey discovering my ancestors' origin in Scandinavia contrary to my Asian lineage. The knowledge about their travels and connection to nature influences my self-understanding.
Having always been proud of my name 'Vang', going through the iGENEA DNA test has proved to be an illuminating, eye-opening journey. Brought up on a diet of amusing anecdotes and riveting tales centering my clan, I always felt an inexplicable connection with my ancestors. However, the recent revelation made by the DNA test has not only reciprocated my instincts but also broadened my understanding about the historical positioning of the Vang family.
The test indicated that we originally hailed from Scandinavia, specifically Norway. This unexpected revelation was a complete astonishment, and veritably sent my curiosity into overdrive. I started systematically researching and discovered that Vang is an old Norwegian name that roughly translates to “field” or “meadow”. It was part of a larger nomenclature trend in historical Norway, where families commonly derived their last names from closely associated places or attributes. This entwining of my family name with nature endeared me more towards my roots, as my love for the environment mirror the sentiments of my ancestors.
Moreover, the DNA test shed light on the movement pattern of my ancestors. Widespread Viking expansion in the early 800s AD dispersed my ancestors throughout Europe, especially to places like present-day UK and Ireland, and therefore challenge the pre-existing notion of having a strictly Asian lineage. Knowing the adventurous and exploritive nature of my ancestors, I felt a sense of pride and discovered a new found understanding of my innate restlessness and yearning to travel.
In retrospect, the DNA test at iGENEA did not just introduce a mere list of countries in my lineage, but it connected me with my ancestors in a way, which I never thought was possible. The test was powerful enough to challenge my preexisting knowledge about my roots and redefine my self-understanding, providing a testament to the fact that our lineage and ancestry are inextricably woven into who we are today.
P. Vang