Chouwdary Surname
Approximately 18 people bear this surname
Chouwdary 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 | 12 | 1:63,922,115 | 578,870 |
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1:89,321,942 | 157,560 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
Chouwdary 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.
Chouwdary Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chouwdary Come From? nationality or country of origin
Chouwdary is held by more people in India than any other country/territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Chouwdary? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 4,649,889th most commonly occurring family name worldwide, held by around 1 in 404,863,662 people. The surname Chouwdary is mostly found in Asia, where 78 percent of Chouwdary are found; 78 percent are found in South Asia and 67 percent are found in Indo-South Asia.
The last name Chouwdary is most frequent in India, where it is carried by 12 people, or 1 in 63,922,115. In India Chouwdary is most prevalent in: West Bengal, where 50 percent live, Telangana, where 25 percent live and Andhra Pradesh, where 8 percent live. Excluding India Chouwdary occurs in 3 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 17 percent live and Pakistan, where 11 percent live.
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