Haplogroup R-Z23534

What is Paternal Haplogroup R-Z23534?

Haplogroup R-Z23534 is a group of Y-chromosome lineages defined by unique genetic markers. Your paternal haplogroup, or that of your father if you do not have a Y-chromosome, sheds light on the migrations of your ancestors. Although your paternal haplogroup reflects just one of your many ancestral lineages, it carries information about that lineage over tens of thousands of years.

Haplogroup R-Z23534 is descended from haplogroup R-L513. Among 23andMe research participants, haplogroup R-Z23534 is commonly found among populations in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

It's important to note that your haplogroup doesn't define your current ethnic identity; rather, it provides an insight into your deep ancestry on the paternal side.

R-Z23534 Migration MapPaternal Haplogroup Origins R-L513

Top Surnames with Haplogroup R-Z23534

For surnames with sufficient representation in the data, these percentages represent the frequency with which each surname is found in individuals exhibiting this genetic marker.

Last NameFrequency
ross40.30%
massey7.10%
cunningham5.10%
massie3.20%
fleming3.20%
hayes2.80%
rose1.90%
kirkpatrick1.10%