The Norwegian Dna-project (Familytree DNA), concluded that 56 of the men tested belong to haplogroup R1b (ca. 30% of the population). R1b can be split into several undergruops called clusters.
27 of them belong to R1b1a2. This type is common in Western Europe. In Norway, this type is mainly found in coastal areas.
16 other men belong to cluster R1b1a2a1a1b4. This cluster is associated with Celtic tribes and reaches a maximum in Britain and Ireland (25-30% of all males). In Norway, this type is found near the West and South coasts.
7 other men belong to cluster R1b1a2a1a1b. This cluster is common west of the Rhine Basin.
5 other men belong to cluster R1b1a2a1a1a and R1b1a2a1a1a4. These clusters are common in North West Europe, especially in the Netherlands.
1 man belong to cluster R1b1a2a1a1b3. This type is common in Western Europe.
Interestingly enough the people of Ireland and Scotland often referred to Vikings as ``gall Gaels``.....or foreign Gaels. They recognized them apparently as a racial brethren from another place
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