Chadhuri Surname
Approximately 214 people bear this surname
Chadhuri Surname Definition:
Chowdhury, one of the most common surnames in the world, originates from the time of the Mughal (Persian) Empire, which ruled over much of what is now India and Pakistan. Initially it was a title bestowed on nobility who were given privileges and obligations to those of higher station.
Read More About This SurnameChadhuri Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 208 | 1:3,687,814 | 102,900 |
| United States | 6 | 1:60,409,822 | 1,028,827 |
Chadhuri (36) may also be a first name.
Chadhuri Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Chowdhury, one of the most common surnames in the world, originates from the time of the Mughal (Persian) Empire, which ruled over much of what is now India and Pakistan. Initially it was a title bestowed on nobility who were given privileges and obligations to those of higher station. The title is somewhat comparable to the English squire. It is derived from two Sanskirt words: catus (चतुस्) - four times and dhuriya (धुरीय) - charged with important duties. Thus, it means: one charged with four important duties.
However, most bearers of the Chowdhury name are not descendants of Mughal Chowdhury. After the fall of the Mughal Empire, the name was adopted en masse, likely by those wanting to drape themselves in importance in a rigid caste system. This trend appears to have occurred upon migration and immigration, as there would be no one to dispute the adopters' status.
Chadhuri Demographics
Average Chadhuri Salary in
United States
$106,562 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chadhuri Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chadhuri Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chadhuri (Bengali: চৈধুরী, Hindi: चौधरी, Marathi: चधुरी, Oriya: ଚାଧୁରୀ) is found in India more than any other country/territory. It can also occur as:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chadhuri? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,129,067th most prevalent family name worldwide, held by around 1 in 34,053,953 people. The surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 97 percent of Chadhuri are found; 97 percent are found in South Asia and 97 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 1,717,090th most frequently used given name internationally, held by 36 people.
It is most commonly held in India, where it is held by 208 people, or 1 in 3,687,814. In India Chadhuri is primarily found in: Bihar, where 51 percent live, Assam, where 26 percent live and West Bengal, where 14 percent live. Excluding India it is found in one country. It is also found in The United States, where 3 percent live.
Chadhuri Last Name Statistics demography
Chadhuri earn more than double the average income. In United States they earn 146.96% more than the national average, earning $106,562 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chadhuri Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chadhuri in the Bengali language | ||
| চৈধুরী | caidhuri | - |
| Chadhuri in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
| Chadhuri in the Oriya language | ||
| ଚାଧୁରୀ | cadhuri | - |
| Chadhuri in the Marathi language | ||
| चधुरी | cadhuri | - |
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