About Pastian
The surname Pastian is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Pastor," meaning "shepherd" in Latin. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as a shepherd or had a connection to the pastoral profession. Over time, the name evolved into Pastian and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pastian can be found across the world, particularly in Germany and regions with Germanic influence.
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The surname Pastian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pastian 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 Pastian is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pastian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pastian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.