Astor

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Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈæs.təɹ/(American English) /ˈæs.tə/(British English)

Meaning & History

From a German and French surname derived from Occitan astur meaning "hawk". The wealthy and influential Astor family, prominent in British and American society, originated in the Italian Alps.