Halfpenny

See also: halfpenny

English

Etymology

From halfpenny, a nickname for a tenant.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhɑːfˌpɛni/

Proper noun

Halfpenny (plural Halfpennys)

  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Halfpenny is the 69392nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 283 individuals. Halfpenny is most common among White (94.35%) individuals.

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