Chaoudhry Surname
Approximately 95 people bear this surname
Chaoudhry 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 SurnameChaoudhry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 61 | 1:12,574,842 | 222,490 |
| Pakistan | 15 | 1:11,909,592 | 53,778 |
| Canada | 14 | 1:2,631,828 | 153,264 |
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
Chaoudhry (15) may also be a first name.
Chaoudhry 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.
Chaoudhry Demographics
Average Chaoudhry Salary in
United States
$90,750 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chaoudhry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chaoudhry Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chaoudhry (Hindi: चौधरी, Marathi: चौधरी) is found most in India. It may appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chaoudhry? popularity and diffusion
The last name Chaoudhry is the 1,907,068th most prevalent surname on earth, held by approximately 1 in 76,711,010 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Asia, where 81 percent of Chaoudhry reside; 80 percent reside in South Asia and 63 percent reside in Indo-South Asia. Chaoudhry is also the 2,900,335th most common first name globally, borne by 15 people.
Chaoudhry is most commonly used in India, where it is borne by 61 people, or 1 in 12,574,842. In India it is most frequent in: Bihar, where 33 percent live, Delhi, where 26 percent live and Jharkhand, where 15 percent live. Aside from India this surname occurs in 5 countries. It is also found in Pakistan, where 16 percent live and Canada, where 15 percent live.
Chaoudhry Last Name Statistics demography
Chaoudhry earn more than double the average income. In United States they earn 110.32% more than the national average, earning $90,750 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaodhry | 94 | 48 | / |
| Chaoudry | 94 | 11 | / |
| Chaoudhri | 89 | 53 | / |
| Choaudhry | 89 | 4 | / |
| Choiudhry | 89 | 4 | / |
| Chouadhry | 89 | 4 | / |
| Chahoudry | 89 | 3 | / |
| Chooudhry | 89 | 3 | / |
| Cahaudhry | 89 | 3 | / |
| Chaodhray | 89 | 2 | / |
| Chouudhry | 89 | 1 | / |
| Chauodhry | 89 | 1 | / |
| Cahoudhry | 89 | 1 | / |
| Chauudhry | 89 | 1 | / |
| Chaodry | 88 | 6 | / |
| Chaoudri | 82 | 480 | / |
| Chaodhri | 82 | 464 | / |
| Choadhry | 82 | 39 | / |
| Chauadry | 82 | 3 | / |
| Choaudry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Choüdhry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chauodry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chaoudre | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chaodhre | 82 | 1 | / |
| Cohudhry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chauhadry | 78 | 33 | / |
| Chouadhri | 78 | 11 | / |
| Chaaudhri | 78 | 9 | / |
| Chaodhree | 78 | 7 | / |
| Chauadhri | 78 | 6 | / |
| Choiudhri | 78 | 2 | / |
| Choaudhri | 78 | 2 | / |
| Chooudhri | 78 | 2 | / |
| Chauodhri | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chaauhdry | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chauhudry | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chaoodhri | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chahudhri | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chaodri | 75 | 285 | / |
| Choadry | 75 | 5 | / |
| Chouadra | 71 | 3,123 | / |
| Chohadry | 71 | 51 | / |
| Cahudhri | 71 | 36 | / |
| Choadhri | 71 | 32 | / |
| Choadrey | 71 | 8 | / |
| Chouadri | 71 | 2 | / |
| Chahodri | 71 | 2 | / |
| Caaudhri | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chauudri | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chohodry | 71 | 1 | / |
| Choaidhri | 67 | 46 | / |
| Chauhadri | 67 | 7 | / |
| Chauohdri | 67 | 2 | / |
| Chohadhri | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chaeydrey | 67 | 1 | / |
| Caodre | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chohadray | 67 | 1 | / |
| Caodra | 67 | 1 | / |
Chaoudhry Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chaoudhry in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
| Chaoudhry in the Marathi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
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