Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
ASTOR
As described 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.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English