About Shortridge
The surname Shortridge is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "sceort," meaning short, and "hrycg," meaning ridge. As a surname, Shortridge likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or on a short ridge or hill. It may have also been used to describe someone of short stature or with a short temper. Overall, the surname Shortridge signifies a geographical or physical characteristic of an individual.
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The surname Shortridge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortridge 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 Shortridge is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shortridge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shortridge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.