Can people in Spain have blue eyes?

By contrast, only about 16.6\% of people in the United States have blue eyes and 16.3\% in Spain. The numbers are even starker on an international scale: worldwide only about 8-10\% of people have blue eyes, with the majority (about 79\%) having brown eyes.

Are blue eyes from Vikings?

Not only did many of the studied Vikings turn out to not be blond or blue-eyed, their genetic admixture shows they weren’t a distinct ethnic group but rather a mix of various other groups, “with ancestry from hunter-gatherers, farmers, and populations from the Eurasian steppe.”

How do I know if I am of Viking descent?

And experts say surnames can give you an indication of a possible Viking heritage in your family, with anything ending in ‘son’ or ‘sen’ likely to be a sign. Other surnames which could signal a Viking family history include ‘Roger/s’ and ‘Rogerson’ and ‘Rendall’.

Are blondes and blue eyed Spaniards common in Spain?

No. Blonde and blue eyed Spaniards definitely exist, but they do not make the majority, therefore these traits are not “common” in Spain. It is not uncommon. If you travel to the North Spain, for example in Galicia, you can find many light skin people with blond or Ginger hair and clear eyes (blue, green, grey…).

Are there any Latino people with blonde hair and blue eyes?

If by Latino you mean people of Spanish descent, yes, of course, some Spaniards have blonde hair and blue eyes, and other people are mixed, as Latin America is racially diverse.

Why do North Europeans have blue eyes and blonde hair?

It means that the amount of that pigment is pretty less. That is why the eyes become blue in the absence of the melanin pigment, and the hair becomes blonde. In a nutshell, the colder climate in the North European region certainly impacts the hair color and the eye color of such individuals.

What percentage of Spanish people have red hair and blue eyes?

Under 1\% have red hair. One can assume that blue or green eyes are probably about 10 to 15\% of the population, based on my experience there. It is not uncommon. If you travel to the North Spain, for example in Galicia, you can find many light skin people with blond or Ginger hair and clear eyes (blue, green, grey…).