The origin of the name Astor is a region of Normandy in northern France, taken to England during the conquest in 1066.
The Astor family lived in Hampshire in southern England.

A very noticeable characteristic of Norman surnames is its great diversity of pronunciation, occasioned numerous derivations in these surnames.
Some variations of this family name include: Astor, Aster, Astur, Estor, Esther, Astoria, Estoria and many others.

First found in Turlaville in Normandy.

Some famous character created with this name:

John Jacob Astor (1846-1912) Businessman, Inventor, Writer, who died in the Titanic sinking.
Waldorf Astor American businessman and politician.