originate

Like, someone whose ancestors originated in China and Ireland obviously has DNA from both sides of the family.

Originating from a chinuk wawa term meaning “to gift or give,” it is much more than just a gathering — it is a way of understanding the world.

So, actual Viking Age accounts generally originate from traumatized victims and cultural outsiders, restricting our insights into how Vikings understood themselves and their world.

As we saw in that skin color spectrum, the environment where your ancestors originated does have some influence on the traits you inherit.