Explore the Family Name Templer
The meaning of Templer
English: occupational name for a servant of the Knights Templar (see Temple).
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How common is the last name Templer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Templer" has slightly declined over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Templer was ranked 38,890th in terms of popular surnames and dropped to the 42,790th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.03%. The number of people with this surname also declined from 534 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, representing a 5.24% drop. Consequently, the proportion of Templers per 100,000 people decreased by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #42,790 | -10.03% |
| Count | 534 | 506 | -5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Templer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Templer, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 90.45% in 2000 to 88.34% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase, rising from 5.24% to 5.53%. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, climbing from 1.69% to 2.57%. People of Hispanic ethnicity also increased, moving from 1.69% to 2.37%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.45% | 88.34% | -2.33% |
| Black | 5.24% | 5.53% | 5.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.57% | 52.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.37% | 40.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |