About Shortz
The surname Shortz is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schwarz," meaning "black" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair, dark complexion, or who wore black clothing. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Shortz, which is a phonetic spelling of the original German name.
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The surname Shortz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shortz 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 Shortz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shortz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shortz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.