About Temperly
The surname Temperly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tæppa" or "Tæppi" combined with the suffix "-leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Temperly is "Tæppa's wood" or "Tæppa's clearing." Surnames were often derived from personal names or locations, and Temperly likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or owned land in a wooded or cleared area associated with a person named Tæppa.
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The surname Temperly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Temperly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Temperly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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