He is of Lebanese and Syrian descent and grew up in Detroit.

His father is of Syrian descent and his mother Russian.

His mother, Betty (1915- ), is of Syrian Jewish descent.

Her mother was of French, Hungarian, and Syrian descent.

Of Syrian Christian descent, he was twice-married and had five children.

It seems that Mr. Kalamanov, a 47-year-old official of Syrian descent, should be in a strong position.

He is American of Syrian descent.

Harraka is of Syrian descent and graduated from Duke University in 2012.

It appears as if there are a few individuals of Syrian descent that also share this haplogroup.

Other Asian groups include Arabs of Lebanese and Syrian descent.