Explore the Family Name Templar
The meaning of Templar
English: occupational name for a servant of the Knights Templar (see Temple).
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How common is the last name Templar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Templar has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 67,943. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 272 in 2000 to 290 in 2010. This represents a growth of 6.62%, showing that while the Templar surname may not be amongst the most common, it is gradually growing in usage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,943 | -0.32% |
| Count | 272 | 290 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Templar
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Templar identify as White. In 2000, 94.49% identified as White and this figure saw a slight increase to 95.86% in 2010. A small portion, around 2.41% in 2010, down from 2.94% in 2000, identify as Hispanic. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, in 2010, a new category emerged with 1.72% identifying as belonging to two or more races. This suggests a growing diversity within the Templar surname holders over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 95.86% | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 2.41% | -18.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |