O / k2a1b Major paternal lineage in East and Southeast Asia, accounting for about 77% among Han Chinese

TMRCA: 32900 years 15658   
O (k2a1b) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of NO, formed about 32,900 years ago (YFull: 30,500), defined by 160 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 17,969 sub-clades and 14,023 samples under this lineage (personal 9,565 / scientific 3,583 / ancient 860).

Key facts

ParentNO
Sub-clades17,969
Defining SNPs160
TMRCA~32,900 y · 32.9 kya
YFull estimate~30,500 y
ISOGG 2019k2a1b
Defining SNPO
AliasesMofang O-F175 · YFull O

Samples

14,023Samples in lineage
9,565Personal
3,583Scientific
860Ancient
中国 10,972Thailand 969Vietnam 567대한민국 442Singapore 157日本 81Guam 44

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup O?

O (k2a1b) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of NO, formed about 32,900 years ago (YFull: 30,500), defined by 160 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 17,969 sub-clades and 14,023 samples under this lineage (personal 9,565 / scientific 3,583 / ancient 860).

When did O form?

O formed about 32,900 years ago (YFull: 30,500).

Where are O samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 14,023 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Thailand、Vietnam.

How do I attach my sample to O?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your Y-haplogroup or SNP; it will be placed on the corresponding paternal tree.



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