Chodury Surname
Approximately 397 people bear this surname
Chodury 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 SurnameChodury Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 360 | 1:442,658 | 11,259 |
| India | 27 | 1:28,409,829 | 361,298 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 1:59,547,962 | 132,569 |
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
Chodury 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.
Chodury Demographics
Average Chodury Salary in
United States
$44,917 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chodury Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chodury Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chodury is held by more people in Bangladesh than any other country or territory. It may appear as:. Click here for other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Chodury? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 730,373rd most widely held last name in the world It is held by around 1 in 18,356,539 people. Chodury is predominantly found in Asia, where 98 percent of Chodury live; 98 percent live in South Asia and 91 percent live in Islamic South Asia.
The surname is most frequently used in Bangladesh, where it is borne by 360 people, or 1 in 442,658. Excluding Bangladesh Chodury exists in 6 countries. It is also found in India, where 7 percent reside and Pakistan, where 1 percent reside.
Chodury Last Name Statistics demography
Chodury earn around the same as the average income. In United States they earn 4.1% more than the national average, earning $44,917 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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