Anquetil Explained

Anquetil is a Norman surname,^[1] former first name, from Old Norse Ásketill, combination of as "god" (see ōs) and ketill "cauldron" (see kettle).^[2]

Anquetil may refer to:

• Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-Duperron (1731–1805), French orientalist, brother of historian Louis-Pierre Anquetil
• Emmanuel Anquetil, unionist and second leader of the Mauritius Labour Party
• Jacques Anquetil (1934–1987), French road racing cyclist
• Louis-Pierre Anquetil (1723–1808), French historian
• Grégory Anquetil (1970-), French handball player

Other forms and similar names

• Anctil
• Anketell (disambiguation)

External links

1. http://www.geopatronyme.com/cgi-bin/carte/nomcarte.cgi?numero=0030869&periode=1 Repartition of the Anquetils in France and in the Norman departements : Seine-Maritime, Manche, Calvados, Eure
2. http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Ásketill Ásketill in Nordic Names