Choudrey Surname
Approximately 135 people bear this surname
Choudrey 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 SurnameChoudrey Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 69 | 1:807,508 | 43,459 |
| Canada | 15 | 1:2,456,373 | 146,130 |
| United States | 12 | 1:30,204,911 | 765,334 |
| Pakistan | 10 | 1:17,864,388 | 68,137 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9 | 1:3,428,424 | 32,607 |
| Netherlands | 7 | 1:2,412,454 | 94,797 |
| Sweden | 7 | 1:1,406,680 | 102,017 |
| India | 3 | 1:255,688,461 | 1,306,352 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
Choudrey (11) may also be a first name.
Choudrey 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.
Choudrey Demographics
Average Choudrey Salary in
United States
$21,771 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Choudrey Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Choudrey Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Choudrey occurs more in England more than any other country or territory. It can be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Choudrey? popularity and diffusion
The surname Choudrey is the 1,537,949th most frequently held last name on earth, borne by approximately 1 in 53,981,822 people. The last name Choudrey occurs predominantly in Europe, where 62 percent of Choudrey are found; 56 percent are found in Northern Europe and 51 percent are found in British Isles. It is also the 3,487,849th most prevalent forename internationally, held by 11 people.
It is most commonly held in England, where it is borne by 69 people, or 1 in 807,508. In England it is most numerous in: Greater London, where 43 percent reside, Greater Manchester, where 26 percent reside and West Midlands, where 7 percent reside. Excluding England this surname exists in 10 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 11 percent reside and The United States, where 9 percent reside.
Choudrey Last Name Statistics demography
Choudrey earn a lot less than the average income. In United States they earn 49.54% less than the national average, earning $21,771 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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