Choudhar Surname
Approximately 458 people bear this surname
Choudhar 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 SurnameChoudhar Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 451 | 1:1,700,810 | 61,500 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1:89,321,942 | 157,560 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
Choudhar (42) may also be a first name.
Choudhar 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.
Choudhar Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Choudhar Come From? nationality or country of origin
Choudhar (Hindi: चौधर, Marathi: चौधर, Oriya: େଚୗଧର) occurs more in India more than any other country/territory. It can be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Choudhar? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 657,184th most commonly occurring family name world-wide, held by around 1 in 15,911,672 people. Choudhar occurs mostly in Asia, where 99 percent of Choudhar reside; 99 percent reside in South Asia and 97 percent reside in Indo-South Asia. Choudhar is also the 1,566,439th most commonly held first name at a global level. It is borne by 42 people.
The surname Choudhar is most frequently held in India, where it is held by 451 people, or 1 in 1,700,810. In India Choudhar is most common in: Maharashtra, where 79 percent live, Bihar, where 7 percent live and Delhi, where 3 percent live. Outside of India this last name is found in 5 countries. It is also common in Pakistan, where 0 percent live and The United States, where 0 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Choudhar Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Choudhar in the Oriya language | ||
| େଚୗଧର | ecadhara | - |
| Choudhar in the Marathi language | ||
| चौधर | caudhara | 84.92 |
| चौधरी | caudhari | 8.73 |
| चौधार | caudhara | 1.98 |
| चौघर | caughara | 1.59 |
| चोधर | codhara | 0.79 |
| चौधराने | caudharane | 0.79 |
| चौेधर | cauedhara | 0.4 |
| चौधाराने | caudharane | 0.4 |
| चौदार | caudara | 0.4 |
| Choudhar in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधर | caudhara | 75 |
| चौधरी | caudhari | 25 |
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