About Shortes
The surname Shortes is likely derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small in stature or height. It is an occupational surname that may have been given to individuals who were of short stature or who had a nickname related to their height. The name could also have originated from a place name or a topographical feature that was described as "short." Overall, the surname Shortes is associated with the characteristic of being short in some way.
The surname Shortes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortes 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 Shortes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shortes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shortes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.