About Shorr
The surname Shorr is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shor" meaning "ox" or "bull." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with an ox, such as strength, power, or stubbornness. The name Shorr may have been given to individuals who worked with or owned oxen or had physical characteristics reminiscent of an ox.
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The surname Shorr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shorr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shorr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shorr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.