Choudray Surname
Approximately 69 people bear this surname
Choudray 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 SurnameChoudray Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 24 | 1:2,321,586 | 86,519 |
| India | 23 | 1:33,350,669 | 396,143 |
| Pakistan | 13 | 1:13,741,837 | 58,392 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1:4,581,136 | 93,443 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Choudray (26) may also be a first name.
Choudray 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.
Choudray Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Choudray Come From? nationality or country of origin
Choudray is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may also be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Choudray? popularity and diffusion
The last name Choudray is the 2,293,424th most widespread last name worldwide. It is borne by around 1 in 105,616,607 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Asia, where 58 percent of Choudray are found; 52 percent are found in South Asia and 36 percent are found in British Isles. Choudray is also the 2,084,397th most numerous given name world-wide, borne by 26 people.
It is most frequently occurring in England, where it is carried by 24 people, or 1 in 2,321,586. In England it is most prevalent in: West Yorkshire, where 38 percent reside, West Midlands, where 21 percent reside and Shropshire, where 17 percent reside. Beside England this last name exists in 9 countries. It is also common in India, where 33 percent reside and Pakistan, where 19 percent reside.
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