Chouhdhary Surname
Approximately 16 people bear this surname
Chouhdhary 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.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 10 | 1:76,706,538 | 639,611 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 1:29,773,981 | 92,487 |
Chouhdhary 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.
Chouhdhary Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chouhdhary Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chouhdhary occurs most in India. It may be rendered as a variant:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Chouhdhary? popularity and diffusion
The last name Chouhdhary is the 4,908,606th most frequently held family name on a global scale, borne by approximately 1 in 455,471,620 people. It is predominantly found in Asia, where 100 percent of Chouhdhary reside; 100 percent reside in South Asia and 63 percent reside in Indo-South Asia.
The surname is most widely held in India, where it is carried by 10 people, or 1 in 76,706,538. In India Chouhdhary is most frequent in: Bihar, where 70 percent are found, Jharkhand, where 10 percent are found and West Bengal, where 10 percent are found. Aside from India Chouhdhary exists in one country. It is also common in Pakistan, where 38 percent are found.
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