Astruc

Astruc is a French family name .

Origin and meaning

The name occurs frequently among Jews of southern France and Spain.

Name bearer

• Alexandre Astruc (1923–2016), French film director, screenwriter and writer
• Didier Astruc (* 1946), French chemist
• Edmond Astruc (1878–1977), French artist
• Élie-Aristide Astruc (1831–1905), French rabbi
• Jacques Astruc (* 1963), French writer and literary scholar
• Jean Astruc (1684–1766), French medic
• Jean Astruc (Mandagout) (1654–1702), French camisard
• Zacharie Astruc (1835–1907), French art critic, journalist, poet, composer, painter and sculptor

Web links

• Entry in the Jewish Encyclopedia . Funk and Wagnalls, New York 1901-1906.