What does Astor mean?

Definitions for Astor
ˈæs təras·tor

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Astor.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Astor, Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astornoun

    British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)

  2. Astor, John Jacob Astornoun

    United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)

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  1. astor

    Astor is typically a surname of German origin. Most often, it is associated with the Astor family, a prominent and influential American family known for their significant contributions to business, politics, philanthropy, and culture. The family's fortune started with John Jacob Astor, a German immigrant to America who became a successful fur trader and New York City real estate mogul in the early 19th century. The name Astor may also refer to places and institutions named after this family, such as the Astor House or the Astor Library. It's not a common given name but may also refer to individuals with that first name.

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  1. Astor

    Astor is a census-designated place in Lake County and Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is located along the St. Johns River between Lake George and Lake Dexter, across from the community of Volusia in Volusia County. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ASTOR

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Astor is ranked #29309 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Astor surname appeared 807 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Astor.

    71% or 573 total occurrences were White.
    16.6% or 134 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    8.8% or 71 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    1.7% or 14 total occurrences were Asian.
    1.1% or 9 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.7% or 6 total occurrences were Black.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Astor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Astor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Astor in a Sentence

  1. Winston Churchill:

    Lady Astor: Sir, if you were my husband I would put arsenic in your tea! Churchill: If I were your husband I would drink it!

  2. John Fellows Akers:

    After a heated argument on some trivial matter Nancy Astor . shouted, If I were your wife I would put poison in your coffee Whereupon Winston Churchill answered, And if I were your husband I would drink it.

  3. Lady Nancy Astor:

    Nancy astor -Mr Churchill you're drunk Churchill-- you madam are ugly at lease Tomorrow I'll sober

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