Q-Y521 / Q1a1a1a1~ Shang dynasty family

TMRCA: 3200 years 912   
Q-Y521 (Q1a1a1a1~) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of Q-Y556, formed about 3,200 years ago (YFull: 2,900), defined by 3 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 132 sub-clades and 118 samples under this lineage (personal 102 / scientific 12 / ancient 4).

Key facts

ParentQ-Y556
Sub-clades132
Defining SNPs3
TMRCA~3,200 y · 3.2 kya
YFull estimate~2,900 y
ISOGG 2019Q1a1a1a1~
Defining SNPY521
AliasesMofang Q-Y557 · YFull Q-Y521

Samples

118Samples in lineage
102Personal
12Scientific
4Ancient
中国 110Vietnam 6Thailand 1

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup Q-Y521?

Q-Y521 (Q1a1a1a1~) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of Q-Y556, formed about 3,200 years ago (YFull: 2,900), defined by 3 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 132 sub-clades and 118 samples under this lineage (personal 102 / scientific 12 / ancient 4).

When did Q-Y521 form?

Q-Y521 formed about 3,200 years ago (YFull: 2,900).

Where are Q-Y521 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 118 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Vietnam、Thailand.

How do I attach my sample to Q-Y521?

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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