Chidhura Surname
Approximately 32 people bear this surname
Chidhura 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 SurnameChidhura Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 29 | 1:26,450,530 | 346,896 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 1:7,719,120 | 118,432 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
Chidhura (11) may also be a first name.
Chidhura 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.
Chidhura Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chidhura Come From? nationality or country of origin
Chidhura occurs in India more than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Chidhura.
How Common Is The Last Name Chidhura? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 3,485,539th most numerous surname worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 227,735,810 people. This surname is mostly found in Asia, where 91 percent of Chidhura are found; 91 percent are found in South Asia and 91 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 3,487,849th most frequently used first name on earth, held by 11 people.
The last name is most widespread in India, where it is carried by 29 people, or 1 in 26,450,530. In India Chidhura is most prevalent in: Telangana, where 100 percent live. Other than India this last name occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in Zimbabwe, where 6 percent live and South Africa, where 3 percent live.
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