Shorten

Shorten Meaning & Origin

About Shorten
The surname Shorten is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small or of little height. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was short in stature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shorten can trace their ancestry back to ancestors who were likely known for their shorter stature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shorten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shorten: 726
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shorten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shorten is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 R T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɔrtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shorten in Braille

Here's how to represent Shorten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shorten in braille

How to sign the name Shorten using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shorten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shorten in sign language

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