Genetics
The overwhelming majority of Italian males belong to the Y-DNA haplogroup R1b which is standard amongst most west European populations. According to data found through different sources, samples, and studies by Eurpedia, the percentages of Y-dna haplogroups observed were :
- R1 (51.5% : 49% R1b and 2.5% R1a)
- J (20% : 18% J2 and 2% J1)
- E1b1b (11%)
- G (7%)
- I (6.5% : 2.5% I1, 3% I2 + I2a and 1% I2b)
- T (4%)
Read more about this topic: Demographics Of Italy