About Shorty
The surname Shorty is a variant of the English surname Short, which is derived from the Middle English word "schort," meaning "short." It was originally a nickname given to someone of short stature. The surname Shorty, therefore, likely originated as a diminutive or affectionate form of the surname Short, indicating a descendant or relative of someone who was short in height.
The surname Shorty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shorty 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 Shorty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shorty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shorty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.