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There are approximately 527 people named Astor in the UK. That makes it the 10,193rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 8 are named Astor.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English


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The Astor surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) Oster, a town in North Jutland, 'A??, Greek, a star. Austeuer, German, a dowry, a portion. Ooster, the east part.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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