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Shorten (surname)

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Shorten is an English surname.

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Origin

Theories about the origin of this surname include:

  • it originates from the village of Shorton in Devon, England
  • it originates from the Norman name Shorten, which was used for stock or short-necked people

    • Notable people

    Notable people with this surname include:

  • Anthony Shorten, Australian politician
  • Bill Shorten, Australian politician
  • Chick Shorten, American baseball player
  • George Shorten, Australian rules footballer
  • Jack Shorten, Australian rules footballer
  • Paul Shorten, Canadian football player
  • Teddy Shorten, Australian rules footballer

    • References

    Shorten (surname) Wikipedia
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