Chouadhary Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Chouadhary 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 SurnameChouadhary Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 1:255,688,461 | 1,306,352 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Chouadhary 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.
Chouadhary Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chouadhary Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chouadhary (Hindi: चौधरी, Marathi: चौधरी) occurs more in India more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chouadhary? popularity and diffusion
The surname Chouadhary is the 8,193,072nd most commonly held surname on earth. It is borne by around 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. The surname is primarily found in Asia, where 80 percent of Chouadhary live; 80 percent live in South Asia and 60 percent live in Indo-South Asia.
The surname is most widespread in India, where it is carried by 3 people, or 1 in 255,688,461. In India Chouadhary is mostly found in: Bihar, where 33 percent live, Maharashtra, where 33 percent live and Uttar Pradesh, where 33 percent live. Barring India Chouadhary exists in 2 countries. It is also found in Pakistan, where 20 percent live and The United States, where 20 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chouadhary Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chouadhary in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
| Chouadhary in the Marathi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
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