Shortle

Shortle Meaning & Origin

About Shortle
The surname Shortle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shortel," meaning "short" or "small." It is likely a nickname given to someone of short stature or a person with a short temper. The suffix "-le" is a diminutive, indicating a small or little version of something. Therefore, the surname Shortle can be interpreted as a descriptive name for someone who is short in height or has a short-tempered nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shortle: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortle 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 Shortle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 R T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/shortle*/
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('XRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shortle in Braille

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

The name Shortle in braille

How to sign the name Shortle using Sign Language

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

The name Shortle in sign language

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