Family History and Genealogy Resources by Surname
Short Surname Origin
Alluding to stature, not tall.
Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
Short Surname Meaning and Family Facts
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'Those who forget their past are destined to repeat it.' --Robert A. Heinlein