Ethnicity of Terry Smith

Our DNA markers still show a predominant linkage with Ireland, Great Britain and Normandy (France). These are represented in green (upper left). Our DNA markers show that we have an ancient connection with the Iberian penninsula (Spain), the Mediterranean region, the Caucuses and the Near East.

Source: ancestry.com

On your right is an estimate of our ethnicity. Based on ancestry.com's results, they see that 90% of our heritage as Irish, English and Norman (western France). This heritage also includes some percent of "viking blood" as the northmen plundered all three geographic areas and set up outposts in their conquered territories.

6% of our heritage is found in DNA markers of peoples living along the Mediterranean Sea. The remaining 4% shows we have DNA markers from people living in the Caucasus and Near East regions.

This heritage is in line with Celtic tradition. The ancient tales say that the Celts came from India, and began moving westward. Tradition says that they were one of the lost tribes of Isreal, and moved into central Europe when Rome was the center of power across the known world. Irish tall tales suggest that the Celts helped Moses to the promised land. Eventually these different CELT tribes conquered lesser tribes and began dominating western and central Europe.

Source: ancestry.com

Early Migration of the Celtic nation

The Celtic Migration

From around 400 B.C. to 275 B.C., Celtic tribes expanded to the Iberian Peninsula, France, England, Scotland and Ireland—even as far east as Turkey. As the Roman Empire expanded beyond the Italian peninsula, it began to come into increasing contact with the Celts of France, whom the Romans called "Gauls.“

This map shows the expansion of Celtic tribes by 275 AD (Light green) from their presumed origin.  The Bronze Age Hallstaff culture (in yellow).  Dark green areas show regions where Celtic languages are still spoken today.  Retreat of Celtic influence into Ireland.

Source: Ancestry.com

Later movement of the Celtic nation

Ireland

Primarily located in: Ireland, Wales, Scotland

Also found in: France, England

Called the Emerald Isle for its rolling green hills, Ireland is the second largest island in the British Isles, just off the west coast of Britain. Along with Wales, Scotland and a handful of other isolated communities in the area, it is a last holdout of the ancient Celtic languages that were once spoken throughout much of western Europe. Though closely tied to England, both geographically and historically, the Irish have fiercely maintained their unique character through the centuries.

Great Britain

Primarily located in: England, Scotland, Wales

Also found in: Ireland, France, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Italy

The people of the Great Britain region have been witness to sweeping political changes and amazing technological progress through the centuries, from the Glorious Revolution to the Industrial Revolution. But despite their penchant for reform and progress, they have always found a way to preserve the past. From royal families to prime ministers, ancient languages to international diversity, from venerable cathedrals to glass skyscrapers, their culture is a fascinating blend of old and new.

Caucasus

Primarily located in: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey

Also found in: Bulgaria, Jordan, Greece, Italy, Kuwait, Palestine, Romania, Turkmenistan

The Greater Caucasus Range, running northwest to southeast between the Black and Caspian Seas, is the traditional line of demarcation between the continents of Europe and Asia. It was here, according to Greek mythology, that Zeus bound Prometheus for giving fire to humans. Linguistically, culturally, and even ecologically diverse, the Caucasus area is home to more than 50 ethnic groups and is one of 34 "biodiversity hotspots" (areas with significant, threatened biodiversity) in the world

Near East

Primarily located in: Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Yemen, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, Israel

Also found in: Iran, Pakistan

Geography and human history have kept this region perpetually in the spotlight. It sits between Eurasia and Africa and is home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations. It is also the birthplace of three of the world’s major religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam—with the most holy places of those faiths scattered from Jerusalem to Mecca. Since it was first inhabited, this vital region has been a natural center of learning, trade, culture—and conflict.