Description
R1b-L11 is one of the most significant phylogenetic nodes in European history. It is the immediate ancestor of both the P312 (Italo-Celtic-Iberian) and U106 (Germanic) branches, which together account for the vast majority of all Western European men. This lineage emerged as Indo-European speaking steppe groups moved into the heart of Europe and adopted the Bell Beaker culture, setting the stage for the massive genetic transformation of the continent.
Interesting Fact
L11 represents a pivotal moment in the Indo-European expansion where a single population in Central Europe split into the ancestors of the Germanic and Italo-Celtic peoples, a division that still defines the linguistic and genetic boundaries of Europe today.
Distribution by Ethnicity
| Ethnic distribution | Region | Frequency | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europeans (Average) | Western Europe | — |
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References
- Myres et al. (2011) — A major Y-chromosome haplogroup R1b Holocene era founder effect in Central and Western Europe. European Journal of Human Genetics.
- Olalde et al. (2018) — The Beaker phenomenon and the genomic transformation of northwest Europe. Nature.