Chawdhury Surname
Approximately 6,722 people bear this surname
Chawdhury 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 SurnameChawdhury Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 5,497 | 1:28,990 | 1,885 |
| India | 1,104 | 1:694,806 | 32,315 |
| United States | 48 | 1:7,551,228 | 341,161 |
| England | 24 | 1:2,321,586 | 86,519 |
| Qatar | 16 | 1:147,375 | 16,023 |
| Canada | 11 | 1:3,349,599 | 180,238 |
| Philippines | 6 | 1:16,873,037 | 249,062 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 1:2,290,568 | 60,372 |
| Sweden | 2 | 1:4,923,378 | 241,212 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1:91,935,754 | 132,737 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
Chawdhury 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.
Chawdhury Demographics
Average Chawdhury Salary in
United States
$57,652 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chawdhury Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chawdhury Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chawdhury (Bengali: চৌধুরী, Hindi: चौधुरी, Oriya: େଚୗଧୁରୀ) is held by more people in Bangladesh than any other country/territory. It may also appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of Chawdhury click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chawdhury? popularity and diffusion
It is the 73,264th most frequently used last name in the world, held by approximately 1 in 1,084,134 people. The surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 99 percent of Chawdhury are found; 98 percent are found in South Asia and 82 percent are found in Islamic South Asia.
Chawdhury is most widespread in Bangladesh, where it is borne by 5,497 people, or 1 in 28,990. Aside from Bangladesh this last name exists in 15 countries. It is also found in India, where 16 percent reside and The United States, where 1 percent reside.
Chawdhury Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Chawdhury are 6.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 60% registered with the party.
The amount Chawdhury earn in different countries varies markedly. In United States they earn 33.61% more than the national average, earning $57,652 USD per year and in Canada they earn 14.82% less than the national average, earning $42,319 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chawdhury Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chawdhury in the Bengali language | ||
| চৌধুরী | caudhuri | - |
| Chawdhury in the Oriya language | ||
| େଚୗଧୁରୀ | ecadhuri | - |
| Chawdhury in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधुरी | caudhuri | 66.67 |
| चौधरी | caudhari | 33.33 |
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