Explore the Family Name Shorts
The meaning of Shorts
English: variant of Short, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shorts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shorts" saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 11,745 to 12,370, reflecting a change of -5.32%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the name increased by 2.91%, from 2,443 in 2000 to 2,514 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -6.59% from 0.91 to 0.85.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,745 | #12,370 | -5.32% |
| Count | 2,443 | 2,514 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.85 | -6.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shorts
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest percentage of individuals with the surname "Shorts" identify as Black, accounting for 53.50% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 54.81% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as White, making up 41.92% in 2000 but decreasing to 40.18% by 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 44.76%, moving from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a small increase from 2.42% to 2.51%. However, data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy or dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.5% | 54.81% | 2.45% |
| White | 41.92% | 40.18% | -4.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.51% | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.07% | 44.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |