Choudery Surname
Approximately 140 people bear this surname
Choudery 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 SurnameChoudery Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 76 | 1:2,350,577 | 21,125 |
| India | 32 | 1:23,970,793 | 327,222 |
| England | 23 | 1:2,422,524 | 89,093 |
| United States | 5 | 1:72,491,787 | 1,102,614 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
Choudery (95) may also be a first name.
Choudery 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.
Choudery Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Choudery Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Choudery has its highest incidence in Pakistan. It can be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Choudery? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 1,497,948th most frequently held last name on earth, held by approximately 1 in 52,053,899 people. Choudery is predominantly found in Asia, where 78 percent of Choudery live; 78 percent live in South Asia and 55 percent live in Islamic South Asia. Choudery is also the 974,243rd most commonly used given name in the world, borne by 95 people.
It is most commonly used in Pakistan, where it is held by 76 people, or 1 in 2,350,577. In Pakistan it is most numerous in: Punjab, where 70 percent reside, Sindh, where 16 percent reside and Balochistan, where 9 percent reside. Apart from Pakistan it exists in 7 countries. It also occurs in India, where 23 percent reside and England, where 16 percent reside.
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