Hello Hopes,
The Hope DNA Surname Project has grown to a total of 33 individuals having been tested. We now have 24 Y-DNA (follows the male line) participants who have fit into four groups with seven unmatched individuals (four of whom have Hope ancestry but not the Hope surname)and one whose data is as yet unreported. These tested individuals (excluding the one whose results are unreported) represent seven lines in the US, South Africa and Scotland. These results can be seen at the Hope DNA Surname Project web site (http://www.hopednaproj.com)

We have had 9 individuals who have had their mtDNA tested to assess maternal lineages. Three of these match on the low resolution HVR1 test. This match, however, doesn't necessarily mean that these individuals share a common ancestor within the genealogical time period.

We would like to encourage all Hope males to join the project. We would like to have representatives from every Hope line internationally but would particularly encourage US Hopes to participate. Hope females can participate by encouraging a male Hope cousin, brother, father, uncle, etc. to act as their surrogate. Hope mtDNA participants are welcome as well. One can join directly from the project website. Questions or information on joining the project can be directed to me (gmhope@ufl.edu).

Cheers,
Marion Hope
Admin. Hope DNA Surname Project