About Shurtleff
The surname Shurtleff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scyrte" meaning "short" and the word "leof" meaning "dear" or "beloved." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Shurtleff can be interpreted as "short and beloved" or "dear little one." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was short in stature but held affection or endearment within their community.
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The surname Shurtleff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shurtleff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shurtleff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shurtleff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.