The Pastur Family Name

The spelling Pastur grew out of Pastor, a Spanish surname with a long paper trail. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Shepherd”.

How the spelling arose

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Pastur has “u” where Pastor has “o”. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. The same family of names includes Pastora and Pasteur.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Pastor surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Pastur report, with a museum-style coat of arms.