Templeton

Meaning

A settlement or town associated with a temple or religious building.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'temple' combined with 'ton' (settlement or town). The name originated from places in Scotland and England where temples or religious structures were located.

About the Templeton Surname

A Scottish and English surname derived from place names indicating settlements near temples or religious buildings. The name has been established for nearly a millennium.

Distribution

Found throughout Scotland, England, and North America, particularly in areas of Scottish settlement.

Notable Bearers

Fay Templeton, Alec Templeton

People with the Templeton Surname