Rediscovering my Roots: The Unfurling Tapestry of The Knott Family through iGENEA DNA Testing
Family name Knott
The deeply personal significance of my iGENEA DNA test has fundamentally reshaped my understanding of what it means to carry the surname Knott. The discovery of my ancient lineage, spanning across Celtic, Nordic, Scottish and Eastern European cultures, has fundamentally influenced my understanding of my family's identity and history.
Prior to undertaking the iGENEA DNA test, my knowledge about the Knott lineage was limited to family anecdotes and tradition. The test has not only swiveled my position of self-understanding but it has also expanded the canvas of my once narrow view of heritage and identity.
The results were nothing short of mind-boggling. They traced my roots back to the days of the Celts, pivoting my Knott family history not just in the plains of the UK, but further afield into Scandinavia, lairs of the Vikings. There was always a suspicion that we shared roots with our Nordic neighbors, but the concrete scientific proof furnished by the iGENEA DNA test gave this whispered family lore a sturdy foundation.
The test also affirmed a long-held belief that our family is an integral part of the now-extinct Pictish tribe that once dominated Scotland. This revelation was both startling and edifying, it was like finding a missing piece in a jigsaw puzzle. I have Scottish blood running through me – I am a direct descendant of a tribal warrior nation.
The iGENEA DNA test was also pivotal in revealing our family's ancient migration patterns. Tracing our lineage further back than I ever imagined, the test linked us to an early advanced civilization that lived along the fertile plains of the Danube river. The discovery of our deep-rooted connection with these early agriculturalists from Eastern Europe was immensely enlightening.
These revelations have reshaped my understanding and perception of the Knott surname. I can now attest with a certain pride that we are the descendants of warlike Celts, seafaring Vikings, ancient Picts, and hardworking farmers. The identity created by our shared history is the bond that holds every Knott together, transcending all geographical boundaries.
The results of my iGENEA DNA test have been of great personal significance. They have instilled in me a newfound respect for our ancestors, their struggles, triumphs, and adaptations. It has provided a humbling reminder that each one of us is just a teeny bit of star dust in a large and complex cosmic chain. But what an enormous chain to be a part of!
P. Knott