Astor

Astor Meaning & Origin

About Astor
The surname Astor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "astur" or "astor," meaning "hawk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had hawk-like qualities or characteristics, such as sharp eyesight or a fierce nature. The surname Astor has been associated with the noble Astor family, who gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries as successful businessmen and philanthropists. Today, the name Astor is often associated with wealth and influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Astor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Astor: 807
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Astor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Astor is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A2306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Astor in Braille

Here's how to represent Astor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Astor in braille

How to sign the name Astor using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Astor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Astor in sign language

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