How Can I Find Out Which Hebrew Tribe I'm From?

hello my surname is Jewell and its means son of joel which tribe am i from Reply

Hi trying to find possible lineage. My father's last name Morris my mother's maiden Johnson. My mother's mother (my grandma) maiden Zimmerman
My grandpa John Robert Zimmerman was German Jew. Not sure if this is enough info but thought I would give it a shot. Thank you Shalom Reply

Jewish inheritance from both Father & Mother's side. Father's Moher maiden name-
Griesbaum...........Mother side-her great grandparents Jacob Strauss---German Jews who changed last name to Straight before leaving German as it was widespread truth in "Europe....."we dont hire Jews or Irish"......leave!!". They were warned long before leaving Germany for US in the mid 1800s. I am honored and proud of my Jewish inheritance. I and my only adult daughter have been anxious for years to know which Jewish tribe we may be of.
Thanik you.......and Shalom Reply

Found out I'm 1% Jewish recently. J1-M267. That would be my patrilinial line . Origins started in Jordan area . Come from the Leviticul line . My last name is Avelarde. German meaning noble strength .The name might also derive from the Hebrew name Abel. And the Spanish form Abelardo may derive from the Spanish word meaning 'abeja' meaning bee. Eventually someone from my lineage arrived to the America's and here I am . Reply

I believe that comes from a Jewish tribe Reply

Hello Everybody, I just read this article and I must say that the best way I have found to determine Tribe origination is through comprehensive DNA testing. Males will have their Y-DNA results and females their mtDNA results. The Kohen Gadol model for male Y-DNA is J1 and J2, that is the Tribe of Levi. Family Tree DNA has a "Lost Tribes of Israel" research project which I am in. It compares the know Y-DNA designations and attempts to determine absolute origin. Science and progress made in DNA research is absolutely fascinating.

The Kohen Model J1,J2 refer to the J-M267 and J-M172 Y-DNA that has been passed down to males. It is the most studied of the Hebrew DNA and has the most widespread distribution. There are several other research studies (which I am also in) that show the Tribe of Levi Y-DNA disperse throughout the Middle East and Asia.

Be proud of who you are and where you come from!
Being Hebrew and Jewish is my greatest Blessing! Shalom! Reply

Most of the time IMO people cannot find out what tribe they are from just from typing their name here.

They have to do the research themselves. Surname meaning, where they came from, Biblical tribal characteristics, reading history, watching videos with insights, DNA testing as an option, trying to find out the migratory paths of their families, and a lot of meditation, soul searching and prayer. Then making a decision/ coming to a conclusion. Reply

Hello. My mother’s maiden name is Graham. Her mother’s maiden name is Burnard. My grandmother’s sister’s name is Kleinig. My father’s surname is Clements. I have spoken to many and I have not been in much luck to know what tribe I am from. I am humbly asking so I have some direction of my lineage Reply

Good evening.. my last name is Relford. My mother's maiden name is McDonald. Her mother's maiden name is Huntsberry Reply

My fathers last name is morris Reply

My family was very secretive and doesn’t talk about a lot. We know my family last name was Fonseca and they came from the Canary Islands.
I know it was a Jewish lineage that abruptly turned Catholic which makes sense, but does anyone know how to find out your tribe from that? My little family I have created has turned back to Judaism and we would love to know how to find out any info we can. Reply

Hello, my mother's maiden name is Rosenbaum. I am very interested to know if that is a Jewish name although some have spelled it Rosenbalm. My cousin spoke with a Rabbi who told her it was from the tribe of Levi. Any information would help. Thank you. Reply

I began research on the last name Dresbach on various websites. I found nothing concerning Jewish or Israeli family history. Dresbach may mean something like 'small brook from a marsh.' On my mother's side is the last name Greenlee, which I just realized I should (and will) research. Also, I read a comment about Avotaynu being a great method of research on the topic as well as looking into heraldry and other family things. If I have no past Jewish or Israeli family history, I am definitely as a Jew at heart spiritually as I feel exceedingly connected to the tribes of Israel/Yisra’el, to Jerusalem/Yarushalayim, and to Yah, YHWH our Elohim. My thought processes are very Torah minded and I am often repulsed at pagan thought and pagan practices I see pretty much everywhere. I am well aware that many Jews and Israelis have various types of thought and lifestyles, however, so I will not stereotype Jews and Israelis. Reply

My grandfather's death certificate reads "Race: Jewish" His surname is Hafits. My Ancestry.com DNA results says Jewish 32% Ashkenazi Jewish Northern Europe.

If someone can tell me which tribe I'm from, I'd appreciate it? Reply

As a Christian always pray for the tribes of Israel. Pray particularly for Judah Benjamin Nephtali and Manessah Reply

How do I start to find out which tribe I’m from? I’m Jewish on both sides of my family.
Thank you! Reply

If someone converts to Judaism, are they 'assigned' to a tribe? Reply

I was always told we are from the tribe of Isachar. How can I get proof today? All ancestors and family are dead. Reply

My grandfather comes from the tribe of Joseph. Reply

The best way to find Tribe lineage is to start by DNA testing and surname origin. There are several ongoing DNA projects that are continuing and are useful as a starting point for those interested in learning their roots. I use several platforms for DNA and I have found a great research tool for Hebrew genealogy research named Avotaynu. There is a surname search which list variants as well.

It's fascinating to see how our ancestors have traveled (in my family) from Palestine to Belarus and through Europe, Brittian, and ended up in the US. My paternal side (Hebrew) came to the US from England, settled initially in Virginia and migrated to Kentucky and Tennessee then to the Southeast.

The Cumberland Gap between Tennessee and Kentucky has a Hebrew DNA project that is ongoing and very informative. It is interesting to see the Jewish first names and the settlements like Hebron in Alabama and Hepzibah in Louisiana. The more you research, the more pride you find. Reply