It also depends on what part of Spain one is from. There was an influential, though tiny minority of Jews in Galicia in the north. Most resided in former Muslim strongholds, and may have come in great numbers to the new world to escape conversion. An interesting article.
Helènic Glauc Surely, those who live in Spain, are a perfect blend of Romans, Arabs, Jews, Greeks, Iberians and Visigoth. Of all the genes, that are more abundant are the Arabs and Romans gens. And what's more curious is that many people talk about Romans as if they were a people who came from outside and goes back to go, when in reality, romans are we (our ancestors) Greetings from Barcelona!.
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