Conversation so far:
What is the definition of Melungeon?
Melungeon is a term traditionally applied to one of numerous tri-racial isolate groups of the Southeastern United States.
Were the Melungeons considered a certain race on their own?
Tri-racial describes populations thought to be of mixed European, African and Native American ancestry.

Question: Were there more dominant characteristics?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there more dominant characteristics among the Melungeons?