The FRIEND Y-DNA Surname Project including Their Many Spelling Variations, such as, FREIND, FREUND, FRANDE, FREND, FRIND, and many other variations. This project utilizes Y-chromosome DNA testing as a tool for genealogical research purposes to help all those from various of ethnical background with a surname of FRIEND and their variations.

Human gender is genetically determined by a pair of chromosomes that are, by convention, designated XX (for females) and XY (for males). Only males have the Y-chromosome, and because the male Y-chromosome is handed down intact from father to son through the generations (except for rare mutations), Y-DNA testing can identify common ancestors on the direct male line. Y-DNA testing is an extremely powerful tool for proving pedigrees and for breaking past brick walls where paper genealogy has failed to go.

If you are researching any of these surnames or their variations, please consider having a male family member submit a sample to the project. The more participants we have, the more we will learn about our origins! This invitation extends to African-American FRIEND/etc. families whose patrilineal ancestor either was genetically FRIEND/etc. or had adopted the surname of their FRIEND/etc. owner in the antebellum South — if you don't know which is the case, then a DNA test is one way to find out.

And if you are new to genetic testing for genealogical purposes, you are encouraged to read the "Introduction" and "Frequently Asked Questions" linked here:

— Introduction to Genealogy and Genetics — FAQs —

FRIEND-DNA Mailing List at RootsWeb
Anyone is welcome to join the list.

NOTE: the above is a different list from the
FRIEND Surname Mailing List at RootsWeb,
which you are also welcome to join.

Status as of 15 September 2007:

Kits Ordered: 2
Kits Returned: 1

Data Posted: 1

Match Groups: 0

0 New Test Results added!

The project administrator and webmaster is yours truly, Matthew D. Friend. I am a volunteer and genealogy is my hobby. So all your contribution are welcome and to show others how another way to connect our family ties is even greater than before.