Find out how popular the last name Anctil is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Anctil.

Anctil, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Anctil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anctil in America

Anctil is the 28380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anctil surname appeared 841 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Anctil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anctil to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anctil

The surname Anctil has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the old French word "ancetil," which means "ancestor" or "forefather."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anctil can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a person named Anctil, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

The name Anctil has also appeared in various other historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. For instance, in the 13th century, a nobleman named Raoul Anctil was mentioned in a charter from the region of Normandy.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Anctil was Pierre Anctil (1510-1580), a French theologian and professor at the University of Paris. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his involvement in the religious debates of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Anctil was Jean-Baptiste Anctil (1672-1743), a French painter and engraver. He was particularly renowned for his engravings of religious subjects and his work can be found in various churches and museums across France.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Louis-Philippe Anctil (1813-1887), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. He played a significant role in the economic development of the region and was instrumental in the establishment of several industries.

It is worth noting that the surname Anctil has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For instance, there is a village called Anctil in the department of Eure, France, which likely took its name from the surname itself.

While the surname Anctil has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, the specific details regarding the earlier bearers of this name and its precise origins remain shrouded in the mists of time, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anctil

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Anctil.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Anctil was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anctil has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Anctil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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