About Shortess
The surname Shortess is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small or of low stature. It is a descriptive surname given to someone who was short in height or had a diminutive stature. The suffix "-ess" is a common diminutive ending in English surnames, further emphasizing the smallness or shortness of the individual. Therefore, the surname Shortess is likely to have been originally bestowed upon someone who was physically short or of small stature.
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The surname Shortess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortess 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 Shortess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shortess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shortess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.