Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈæs.tən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From a place name meaning "east town" in Old English. Related NamesDetails RootAston (place name)Given Name DescendantAston(English) Same SpellingAston 2 Categories cabaret singers, cardinal points, isograms, rugby union Springboks, towns