What people today are descendants of Vikings?

Almost one million Britons alive today are of Viking descent, which means one in 33 men can claim to be direct descendants of the Vikings. Around 930,000 descendents of warrior race exist today – despite the Norse warriors’ British rule ending more than 900 years ago.

Are the Irish descendants of the Vikings?

The Irish Have Much More Viking DNA Than Previously Thought, Genetic Study Reveals. Experts believe that a majority of Irish people have Celtic roots; however, a study published on Thursday found they may also have a great deal of influence from the Vikings, Anglo-Normans, and British.

Do Vikings have descendants in the United States?

No. Vikings are Scandinavians who went outside Scandinavia, which means their descendants are likely to be from places that were part of viking occupation like England and Normandy.

How can I find out if I am descended from Vikings?

While it’s not possible to find out for certain if you are descended from the people known as the Vikings, you can take a DNA test to determine if you have Scandinavian ancestry. I recommend testing with Ancestry DNA or 23andMe for the most accurate ethnicity or ancestry results.

Which countries in Europe have the most Viking ancestry?

Regions that were the most accessible to Viking explorers had more contact with Vikings and more permanent Viking settlements. The countries with the most Viking ancestry include (in no particular order) United Kingdom, Baltic countries like Poland and Lithuania, and even Russia.

Are the Vikings still alive today?

If by “Viking” you mean “the people who lived in Scandinavia from about 800 CE until 1066 CE” (the battle at Stamford Bridge, a couple of weeks before the Battle of Hastings, is often seen as the absolute end of the Viking age), then yes.