Shorthouse

Shorthouse Meaning & Origin

About Shorthouse
The surname Shorthouse is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived in a small house or cottage. The name is composed of the Middle English words "short," meaning small or little, and "house," referring to a dwelling. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived in a modest or compact dwelling, distinguishing them from those who resided in larger or more substantial houses. Over time, the name Shorthouse became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shorthouse: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR0S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 R T HH AW2 S
🌐 IPA
/shorthouse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR0S', 'XRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shorthouse in Braille

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

The name Shorthouse in braille

How to sign the name Shorthouse using Sign Language

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

The name Shorthouse in sign language

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