Shorthose
The surname Shorthose is an English surname with origins that can be traced to medieval England. Here are the main points about its origin:1. Likely Meaning (Nickname-Based Origin)Most evidence suggests Shorthose began as a nickname surname, based on a descriptive phrase.
In Middle English, surnames often came from distinctive clothing, habits, or physical traits.
Thus, “Short-hose” likely referred to someone who:Wore short leggings or hose,Had unusually short trousers compared to others, orHad a distinctive style of dress that made them recognizable.“Hose” in medieval English referred to leg coverings—similar to stockings or leggings today.2. Geographic OriginThe name appears primarily in:Derbyshire,Nottinghamshire,Yorkshire,and surrounding areas of the English Midlands.These regions are where early records of Shorthose or spelling variants (e.g., Shortose, Shortus) appear.3. Early RecordsEarly written records are sparse, but versions of it occur in:14th–16th century parish registers, tax rolls, and manorial records, indicating it was used as a hereditary surname by the late medieval period.4. RarityShorthose has always been an uncommon surname. Today it is carried by a small number of families, many of whom can trace their roots back to the Midlands.5. VariationsHistorical spellings may include:
Shortose
Shorthose
Shortus
Short-hose (original descriptive form)These reflect how clerks wrote the name phonetically.This domain name and website is owned by members of the Shorthose family.