Chodery Surname
Approximately 21 people bear this surname
Chodery 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 SurnameChodery Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 12 | 1:14,886,990 | 61,272 |
| India | 8 | 1:95,883,173 | 728,828 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
Chodery (36) may also be a first name.
Chodery 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.
Chodery Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chodery Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chodery occurs most in Pakistan. It can also be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chodery? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 4,307,654th most frequent surname on earth, held by approximately 1 in 347,025,996 people. The surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 100 percent of Chodery reside; 95 percent reside in South Asia and 81 percent reside in Islamic South Asia. It is also the 1,717,090th most frequent first name globally. It is borne by 36 people.
The last name is most frequently held in Pakistan, where it is borne by 12 people, or 1 in 14,886,990. In Pakistan Chodery is most common in: Punjab, where 75 percent reside and Sindh, where 25 percent reside. Apart from Pakistan it occurs in 2 countries. It also occurs in India, where 38 percent reside and Saudi Arabia, where 5 percent reside.
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