Temples

Temples Meaning & Origin

About Temples
The surname Temples is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "temple," which referred to a place of worship or a building associated with religious activities. It is believed that the surname Temples was originally used to denote someone who lived near or worked at a temple. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by individuals who were associated with the clergy or had a religious connection. Today, Temples is a relatively uncommon surname, and those who bear it may have ancestral ties to religious institutions or locations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Temples: 1,751
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,427
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Temples 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 Temples is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPLS
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T051402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 M P AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɛmpəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Temples in Braille

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

The name Temples in braille

How to sign the name Temples using Sign Language

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

The name Temples in sign language

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