How common is blonde hair in Italy?

It is common in Germany (40\%) , less common in France ( 26\%) and occasional in Italy (8.2\%).

Is blonde hair a European genetic?

A genetic mutation that codes for the blond hair of Northern Europeans has been identified. The single mutation was found in a long gene sequence called KIT ligand (KITLG) and is present in about one-third of Northern Europeans.

What race started blonde hair?

According to geneticist David Reich, blond hair has ancient roots in Asia. The derived allele responsible for blond hair in Europeans likely evolved first among the Ancient North Eurasians. The earliest known individual with this allele is a Siberian fossil from Afontova Gora, in south-central Siberia.

Why does Italy have so little diversity in hair color?

Previously Italy had been conquered by various German tribes who typically had light hair. There is nothing controversial about this. The south has a history of cousin marriage. It doesn’t happen much anymore, but that’s probably part of why they have less diversity in hair color.

How common are blondes in Italy?

Naturally blond-haired people in Italy are occasional and not as frequent as in Northern, Western and Eastern Europe. The over-all percentage of such hair colour for Italy is 8.2\%, though in northern regions of the country the percentage is for the most part higher than the over-all average.

Are most Italians blond/e or blue-eyed?

Most Italians are neither blond/e nor blue-eyed. Most Italians have black to brown hair, various shades of brown eyes, and a skin type which tans pretty well. Naturally blond-haired people in Italy are occasional and not as frequent as in Northern, Western and Eastern Europe.

What is the difference between Irish and Italian people?

I am half Irish and have dark curly hair but carry red and blond hair more so fairer skin and blue eyes. Most italians facially arent different from Northern Europeans its just the further south you go the more olive the skin darker the eyes etc. In North Italy its closer to South Germans so bluer eyes and fairer skin.

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