Provide more information on to see if you belong to this lineage. Y-DNA Haplogroup E: E1b1b and E1b1a - Diahan Southard

The map of E1b1a extends far beyond the African continent. Due to the , this lineage is the most common paternal haplogroup among African American and Afro-Caribbean populations. Smaller frequencies of E1b1a can also be found in:

The haplogroup is defined primarily by the . Its most prominent sub-branch, E-M2 , is the dominant lineage across West and Central Africa today. Maps of E1b1a frequency show a "hotspot" in West Africa, where it often reaches frequencies of 70% to 100% among certain populations. The Bantu Expansion: Mapping a Continent-Wide Shift

Detail the (like E-U175 or E-L485) and where they are found.

The haplogroup (also known as E-V38 ) represents one of the most significant and geographically widespread paternal lineages in human genetic history. Often referred to as the "paternal signature of Africa," its map reveals a story of ancient migrations, the birth of agriculture, and massive population shifts that have shaped the modern genetic landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa and the African Diaspora. Evolutionary Origins and Geographical Anchoring