Where Do Dominicans Come From

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First, you’ve got the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Hispaniola. These were the folks who greeted Christopher Columbus in 1492—probably with a “¿Qué lo que?” if translation holds up. They were peaceful farmers, master potters, and the inventors of the hammock (gracias, bros).

Sadly, within a few decades, disease and forced labor wiped out most of them. But here’s the kicker: their DNA didn’t disappear. If you’re Dominican, you almost certainly carry a dash of Taíno ancestry. You’ll see it in our love for casabe bread and the way we use words like hamaca and huracán. (Yes, “hurricane” is a Taíno word. You’re welcome, meteorologists.)