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.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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