Explore the Family Name Shortley
The meaning of Shortley
English: habitational name from Shortley in Coventry (Warwickshire). The placename derives from Old English sceort ‘short’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shortley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shortley" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 133,114th in popularity with a count of 117 people having this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 150,452nd with only 109 individuals bearing the name, representing a change of -13.02% in rank and -6.84% in count. Despite these decreases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,114 | #150,452 | -13.02% |
| Count | 117 | 109 | -6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shortley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shortley" primarily remains within the White demographic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 98.29% of those with this last name identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 96.33% by 2010, marking a change of -1.99%. Notably, no significant changes were observed amongst other ethnicities, with Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives all registering either zero or suppressed (S) data for privacy concerns during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 96.33% | -1.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |