indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German (Latinized)
Meaning & History
Derived from Latin pastor "shepherd", a Latinized form of German surname Schäfer. This surname is no longer found in Germany. Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987), full name John Francis Anthony Pastorius III, was the most influential American jazz bassist, composer, and producer. His surname comes from his father, John Francis Pastorius Jr., a singer and jazz drummer of Italian and German descent.