Explore your place in the Ralston DNA story
If your surname is Ralston (or Rolston, Roulston, Raulston, Rolleston, and similar), the Ralston Project uses Y-DNA research to connect lineages and uncover shared ancestry across time and geography.
A FREE sponsored Y-DNA test kit may be available! For details Check Here.
Start Here
New to Y-DNA?
Learn how to participate and to apply for a sponsored kit.
Results & Analysis
Explore project findings, haplogroups, phylogenetic trees, and analysis.
History & Research
Discover about the "Ralston" name, famous "Ralstons", or research papers and websites.
Project Snapshot
Established in 2014, the Ralston Project currently includes 168 members contributing Y-DNA results and research. This website serves as a complementary resource to the Ralston Surname Project at FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA), helping participants interpret results and explore historical connections.
Ready to join the Ralston Surname Project? Visit us at FamilyTreeDNA.


