Chouhdry Surname
Approximately 355 people bear this surname
Chouhdry 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 SurnameChouhdry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 214 | 1:834,785 | 11,672 |
| United States | 46 | 1:7,879,542 | 351,394 |
| Kuwait | 39 | 1:97,454 | 10,676 |
| England | 28 | 1:1,989,931 | 78,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11 | 1:832,934 | 27,512 |
| Canada | 7 | 1:5,263,656 | 239,735 |
| Bahrain | 4 | 1:337,152 | 6,054 |
| India | 3 | 1:255,688,461 | 1,306,352 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1:1,845,036 | 20,648 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
Chouhdry (202) may also be a first name.
Chouhdry 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.
Chouhdry Demographics
Average Chouhdry Salary in
United States
$43,437 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chouhdry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chouhdry Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chouhdry is borne by more people in Pakistan than any other country/territory. It may be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for other potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Chouhdry? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 793,288th most frequently occurring surname world-wide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 20,528,298 people. The last name Chouhdry is mostly found in Asia, where 77 percent of Chouhdry live; 61 percent live in South Asia and 60 percent live in Islamic South Asia. Chouhdry is also the 637,340th most frequently used first name worldwide, held by 202 people.
The surname is most widespread in Pakistan, where it is held by 214 people, or 1 in 834,785. In Pakistan Chouhdry is primarily concentrated in: Punjab, where 78 percent reside, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where 7 percent reside and Islamabad Capital Territory, where 7 percent reside. Without taking into account Pakistan this last name occurs in 10 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 13 percent reside and Kuwait, where 11 percent reside.
Chouhdry Last Name Statistics demography
Chouhdry earn around the same as the average income. In United States they earn 0.67% more than the national average, earning $43,437 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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