Chowdharry Surname
Approximately 7 people bear this surname
Chowdharry 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 SurnameChowdharry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 3 | 1:431,139 | 12,721 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| Guyana | 1 | 1:762,221 | 14,420 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 1:1,363,975 | 22,013 |
Chowdharry 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.
Chowdharry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdharry Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chowdharry is found most frequently in Mauritius. It may be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdharry? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 7,117,718th most prevalent last name throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 1,041,077,988 people. The last name is mostly found in Africa, where 43 percent of Chowdharry reside; 43 percent reside in Southern Africa and 43 percent reside in Southern African Indian Ocean.
The surname Chowdharry is most common in Mauritius, where it is held by 3 people, or 1 in 431,139. In Mauritius Chowdharry is primarily found in: Flacq District, where 33 percent are found, Pamplemousses District, where 33 percent are found and Plaines Wilhems District, where 33 percent are found. Aside from Mauritius it is found in 3 countries. It also occurs in India, where 29 percent are found and Guyana, where 14 percent are found.
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