Choddhury Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Choddhury 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.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | 1:191,766,346 | 1,073,940 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
Choddhury 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.
Choddhury Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Choddhury Come From? nationality or country of origin
Choddhury is found most in India. It can also be found as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Choddhury? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 8,193,072nd most frequently held last name on earth. It is borne by around 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. The last name Choddhury is primarily found in Asia, where 100 percent of Choddhury reside; 100 percent reside in South Asia and 80 percent reside in Indo-South Asia.
The surname Choddhury is most common in India, where it is held by 4 people, or 1 in 191,766,346. In India it is primarily found in: West Bengal, where 100 percent live. Outside of India Choddhury exists in one country. It also occurs in Bangladesh, where 20 percent live.
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