TheNameDBShortt
DescriptiveMeaning
A person of short stature.
Etymology
The surname derives directly from the Middle English word 'short,' used as a descriptive epithet for someone of below-average height. The double 't' spelling is a variant common in Scottish usage.
About the Shortt Surname
A straightforward descriptive surname based on physical appearance, indicating an ancestor of short stature. The spelling variant 'Shortt' with double 't' is particularly common in Scottish records.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking countries, with particular concentration in Scotland and Northern England.
Notable Bearers
Various historical figures with limited widespread recognition