Find out how popular the last name Templet is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Templet.

Templet, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Templet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Templet in America

Templet is the 20263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Templet surname appeared 1,313 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Templet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Templet to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Templet

The surname Templet is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "templet," which means "a small temple or church." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked in a small church or chapel.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Templet dates back to the 13th century. In 1273, a man named William Templet was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. This historical record was a census of landowners and their properties, which provides valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. In 1315, a Robert Templet was listed as a tenant in the village of Normanton. This record further confirms the presence of the surname in different regions of England during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Templet was John Templet, who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, and his name appears in various municipal records from that time period.

In the 16th century, a man named Thomas Templet (c. 1520-1592) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and manor houses in the counties of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.

Another individual of note was Sir William Templet (1598-1672), a English military officer who served as a colonel in the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil War. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

During the 17th century, the surname Templet also had a presence in Scotland. One notable figure was Alexander Templet (1635-1712), a Scottish Presbyterian minister who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1696.

In the 18th century, the name Templet was associated with various place names in England, such as Templet Hill in Shropshire and Templet Green in Kent. These geographical locations may have been named after individuals or families bearing the surname Templet, further emphasizing its deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Templet

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Templet.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Templet was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Templet has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Templet was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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