Rediscovering Personal Identity & Heritage: An IGENEA DNA Test Tale About Surname 'Riley.'
Family name Riley
The iGENEA DNA test has shifted my perception of my surname 'Riley' and my personal identity, providing a deeper understanding of my heritage than just the regional and genealogical history.
I discovered a beautiful complexity within my genetic makeup when I took the iGENEA DNA test. I've always held 'Riley' close to my heart, considering it marks my family legacy. But it was one-dimensional understanding, related to region and known genealogical history. Today, my understanding of my surname and personal identity has deepened and expanded multi-dimensionally, elucidating my heritage's richness, diversity, and historical depth. This journey through my DNA reaffirmed the broad diaspora my ancestors hailed from, introducing a larger worldview that simultaneously, makes me feel like a small piece of vast historical narratives. It teaches me about the responsibility of carrying 'Riley' forward, marking my place in this continuous story that reserves space for each one of us.
D. Riley