The Pastor Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Pastor, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Pastor family crest.
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Origin of the Pastor name
Pastor is an occupational name for a shepherd, from Latin pastor, "herdsman". Sheep farming was central to the economy of medieval Castile, where the powerful guild of the Mesta organized vast migrating flocks. The surname is found throughout Spain, especially in the east, and the French form Pasteur comes from the same word.
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This overview covers the Pastor name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Mexico and Cuba; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pastor name FAQ
What does the Pastor name mean?
Shepherd. Common variants include Pastora, Pastur, Pasteur.
Where does the Pastor surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Mexico and Cuba.
Is there a Pastor coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pastor crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pastor coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).