Ankersmit

The oldest known ancestor of the family is one Rutger Ankersmit who lived in Wilp in the 17th century. His great-grandson Hendrik Jan Ankersmit (1775-1850) moved to Deventer. His descendants became successful in the metal manufacture and textile industry. The name literally means "anchor smith."

• Frank Ankersmit, philosopher.
• Thomas Ankersmit, musician.

• Nederland's Patriciaat 79 (1995), p. 1-64.