O-F8 / O2a2b1a1a1 One of the six super-ancestors of Neolithic China, accounting for about 15.71% of China's male population; the founding paternal lineage of the Yangshao culture (Sino-Tibetan) population

TMRCA: 7200 years 8849   
O-F8 (O2a2b1a1a1) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of O-F5, formed about 7,200 years ago (YFull: 7,000), defined by 151 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 3,523 sub-clades and 2,463 samples under this lineage (personal 1,538 / scientific 626 / ancient 297).

Key facts

ParentO-F5
Sub-clades3,523
Defining SNPs151
TMRCA~7,200 y · 7.2 kya
YFull estimate~7,000 y
ISOGG 2019O2a2b1a1a1
Defining SNPF8
AliasesMofang O-F8 · YFull O-M1706

Samples

2,463Samples in lineage
1,538Personal
626Scientific
297Ancient
中国 2,039Thailand 164대한민국 51Vietnam 49Nepal 34Singapore 22Myanmar 12

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup O-F8?

O-F8 (O2a2b1a1a1) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of O-F5, formed about 7,200 years ago (YFull: 7,000), defined by 151 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 3,523 sub-clades and 2,463 samples under this lineage (personal 1,538 / scientific 626 / ancient 297).

When did O-F8 form?

O-F8 formed about 7,200 years ago (YFull: 7,000).

Where are O-F8 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 2,463 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Thailand、대한민국.

How do I attach my sample to O-F8?

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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