Krasniqe Surname: Y-DNA Haplogroup
Published genetics research or a documented case study links the surname Krasniqe to a specific Y-DNA paternal-line haplogroup.
J2b2a1 (J-M241>L283)
Clade J2b
Also spelled: Krasniqi
17 men of the Krasniqe fis were Y-DNA tested and share haplogroup J2b-L283, a Paleo-Balkan lineage. A subset of Krasniqe carriers share additional derived SNPs (FT174196, Y162882) absent in the related Nikaj clan, indicating a more recent common Krasniqe-specific ancestor consistent with the clan's oral founding legend (the brothers Kolë and Nikë Mekshi).
Source: Lauka A, Muhaj A, Bojaxhi G. (2021) "Prejardhja e fiseve Krasniqe e Nikaj nën dritën e të dhënave gjenetike, historike dhe traditës burimore" [The Origin of the Krasniqe and Nikaj Clans in Light of Genetic, Historical and Traditional Sources]. Studime Historike (Institute of History, Academy of Sciences of Albania) 75(3-4): 75-95.
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