Templeman

Templeman Meaning & Origin

About Templeman
The surname Templeman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "templeman," which referred to someone who worked at or was associated with a temple or church. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility within a religious institution. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Templeman can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Templeman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Templeman: 1,682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,919
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Templeman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Templeman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
TANANA
🔊 Soundex
T05140505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 M P AH0 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɛmpəlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Templeman in Braille

Here's how to represent Templeman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Templeman in braille

How to sign the name Templeman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Templeman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Templeman in sign language

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