Chowdhoury Surname
Approximately 1,454 people bear this surname
Chowdhoury 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 SurnameChowdhoury Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1,352 | 1:117,867 | 4,824 |
| India | 62 | 1:12,372,022 | 220,417 |
| United States | 23 | 1:15,759,084 | 542,937 |
| England | 13 | 1:4,286,005 | 132,302 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
Chowdhoury 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.
Chowdhoury Demographics
Average Chowdhoury Salary in
United States
$32,725 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chowdhoury Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdhoury Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chowdhoury is found most in Bangladesh. It may also be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdhoury? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 268,397th most widespread surname at a global level, held by around 1 in 5,012,067 people. Chowdhoury occurs predominantly in Asia, where 97 percent of Chowdhoury reside; 97 percent reside in South Asia and 93 percent reside in Islamic South Asia.
The surname is most numerous in Bangladesh, where it is held by 1,352 people, or 1 in 117,867. Without taking into account Bangladesh this last name exists in 7 countries. It is also found in India, where 4 percent live and The United States, where 2 percent live.
Chowdhoury Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Chowdhoury surname are 6.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 60% registered to vote for the political party.
Chowdhoury earn notably less less than the average income. In United States they earn 24.16% less than the national average, earning $32,725 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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