Here's why:
* Palindrome: A word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backward (e.g., racecar, level).
* Semi-palindrome: A word or phrase where only part of it is a palindrome, often the beginning and the end, while the middle part might be different.
In your example, your last name is like a semi-palindrome because the first part spells the same backwards as the last part.
Let me know if you have more word puzzles!