About Half
The surname Half is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "healf," meaning "half" or "part." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be half of something, such as half the size or half the strength of others. The surname Half may have also been used to describe someone who owned or worked on a piece of land that was divided into halves or shared with another.
The surname Half is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Half based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Half is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Half in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Half using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.