DNA could reveal your surname

Dr. Turi King who is doing her Ph.D. research at University of Leicester published her research findings today where potential link between DNA and surname could exist.

Dr King said: "In Britain, surnames are passed down from father to son. A piece of our DNA, the Y chromosome, is the one part of our genetic material that confers maleness and is passed, like surnames, from father to son. Therefore, a link could exist between a man's surname and the type of Y chromosome he carries. A simple link between name and Y chromosome could in principle connect all men sharing a surname into one large family tree.

Source: Press release