SHORTHOSE
Shorthose
Shorthose is an English surname that has its roots in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name is of locational origin, deriving from a place in the county of Devonshire, England. The surname is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "sceort," meaning "short," and "hos," meaning "a narrow pass" or "neck of land."
The first recorded instance of the surname Shorthose dates back to the early 13th century during the reign of King John. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Shorthose have been documented across England, particularly in the southern counties.
The name Shorthose may have various spellings, including Shortose, Shorttose, and Shortthosse, among others. Variants in spelling are common with surnames due to inconsistencies in record-keeping practices in historical documents.
Like many English surnames, the surname Shorthose may have evolved from a descriptive characteristic or feature of an ancestor or could have been adopted based on the location where the family lived.
The Shorthose surname has a long history in England and reflects the country's rich heritage and cultural diversity. Today, individuals with the surname Shorthose can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, and many have made contributions to their respective fields and communities.
There are approximately 293 people named Shorthose in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Shorthose.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Mike
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Philip
- Scott
- William
Female
- Diane
- Emma
- Harriet
- Jane
- Laura
- Lynne
- Nicola
- Ruth
- Sandra
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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