Explore the Family Name Temples
The meaning of Temples
Altered form of Temple, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Temples in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Temples' has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 17871 in 2000 to 16427 in 2010, marking an 8.08% change. The number of people with this surname also rose from 1444 in 2000 to 1751 in 2010, a significant increase of 21.26%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a rise from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,871 | #16,427 | 8.08% |
| Count | 1,444 | 1,751 | 21.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.59 | 9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Temples
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Temples', trends have subtly shifted over the decade from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While White remained the dominant ethnic identity, its percentage decreased slightly from 95.57% in 2000 to 94.00% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic and those identifying as Two or more races increased—Hispanic from 1.18% to 2.17%, and Two or more races from 0.48% to 1.37%. Meanwhile, those who identified as Black showed a decrease from 2.15% to 1.77%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 data at 0.34%, having been absent or suppressed in the 2000 census results.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.17% | 83.9% |
| Black | 2.15% | 1.77% | -17.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.37% | 185.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |