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Haplogroup R-Z330

Macro-haplogroup
R
Parent clade
R1b-Z9
Formed (estimate)
c. 3500 years ago
TMRCA (estimate)
c. 2800 years ago

Overview

R-Z330 is a branch of R-Z9 characterized by its strong connections to early Germanic speaking populations of northern Europe. It evolved during the Bronze Age and contributed to the paternal landscape of Iron Age and medieval societies across the region.

Geographic distribution

Found primarily in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, with presence in England and surrounding regions influenced by Anglo Saxon migrations.

Ancient DNA

  • Some Germanic Iron Age individuals belong to Z330 derived haplogroups.
  • Early medieval remains in northwestern Europe include Z330 branches.

Phylogeny & subclades

R-Z330 contains internal branches showing dense regional diversification, often tied to the North Sea cultural sphere.

Notes & context

Z330 is useful for tracing specific Germanic expansions, especially those related to the continental to British Isles migration routes.