About Shortt
The surname Shortt is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small or of low stature. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was short in height. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shortt can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The surname Shortt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortt 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 Shortt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shortt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shortt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.