Based on historical and genetic context, the majority of ethnic Spaniards are considered Caucasian, with roots in European populations like the Iberians, Celts, Romans, and Visigoths. A 2011 study suggested about 10% of the Spanish population has partial North African ancestry due to historical interactions, such as the Moorish period (711–1492), but this doesn’t necessarily mean "mixed" in a modern racial sense, as these influences are ancient and integrated into the broader Caucasian genetic profile