About Pastorius
The surname Pastorius is of German origin and is derived from the Latin word "pastor," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who worked as shepherds or had a connection to the pastoral profession. The name is often associated with Johann Pastorius, a German lawyer and poet who founded the Germantown settlement in Pennsylvania in the late 17th century.
The surname Pastorius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pastorius 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 Pastorius is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pastorius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pastorius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.