TheNameDBShort
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was of short stature or small in physical size.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'sceort' meaning short or brief. The surname was applied to individuals of notably short physical stature.
About the Short Surname
Short was used as a distinguishing descriptor for individuals of short stature in medieval communities. The surname has maintained consistent usage.
Distribution
Found throughout England and distributed across English-speaking countries.