Chowdhri Surname
Approximately 319 people bear this surname
Chowdhri 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 SurnameChowdhri Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 236 | 1:3,250,277 | 94,785 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31 | 1:295,557 | 19,854 |
| Canada | 14 | 1:2,631,828 | 153,264 |
| England | 14 | 1:3,979,861 | 125,553 |
| United States | 13 | 1:27,881,456 | 736,413 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 1:29,773,981 | 92,487 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
Chowdhri (13) may also be a first name.
Chowdhri 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.
Chowdhri Demographics
Average Chowdhri Salary in
United States
$116,875 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chowdhri Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdhri Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chowdhri (Hindi: चौधरी, Marathi: चोधरी) is found most in India. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for further potential spellings of Chowdhri.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdhri? popularity and diffusion
The last name Chowdhri is the 855,216th most common surname in the world. It is borne by around 1 in 22,844,972 people. It is mostly found in Asia, where 87 percent of Chowdhri reside; 76 percent reside in South Asia and 71 percent reside in Indo-South Asia. Chowdhri is also the 3,159,357th most frequently held first name on earth, borne by 13 people.
Chowdhri is most frequent in India, where it is held by 236 people, or 1 in 3,250,277. In India it is most numerous in: West Bengal, where 30 percent live, Maharashtra, where 27 percent live and Delhi, where 13 percent live. Beside India Chowdhri is found in 9 countries. It is also common in The United Arab Emirates, where 10 percent live and Canada, where 4 percent live.
Chowdhri Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Chowdhri surname are 21.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 75% registered with the party.
Chowdhri earn more than double the average income. In United States they earn 170.86% more than the national average, earning $116,875 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowdhrai | 94 | 11 | / |
| Chowdhrie | 94 | 10 | / |
| Chowdhrui | 94 | 5 | / |
| Chowdhriy | 94 | 3 | / |
| Chowdhhri | 94 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhrei | 94 | 0 | / |
| Chowdri | 93 | 362 | / |
| Cowdhri | 93 | 1 | / |
| Chouwdhrui | 89 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhry | 88 | 5,749 | / |
| Chawdhri | 88 | 188 | / |
| Chovdhri | 88 | 20 | / |
| Chouwdri | 88 | 3 | / |
| Chowdhra | 88 | 2 | / |
| Chowdrai | 88 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhre | 88 | 0 | / |
| Chowdhruy | 82 | 60 | / |
| Chowdhray | 82 | 25 | / |
| Chowdhrey | 82 | 22 | / |
| Chouwdhry | 82 | 2 | / |
| Chowdhrry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowddhry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chhawdhri | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhroy | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhree | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhhry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowdry | 80 | 1,833 | / |
| Chawdri | 80 | 18 | / |
| Chowdre | 80 | 2 | / |
| Cowdhry | 80 | 1 | / |
| Showdri | 80 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrui | 80 | 1 | / |
| Chovdri | 80 | 1 | / |
| Cawdhri | 80 | 1 | / |
| Howdrih | 80 | 1 | / |
| Covdhri | 80 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrie | 80 | 0 | / |
| Chouwdhray | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chawdhry | 75 | 192 | / |
| Chavdhri | 75 | 70 | / |
| Chowdrey | 75 | 66 | / |
| Chowdray | 75 | 14 | / |
| Chowhdry | 75 | 9 | / |
| Chowdrhy | 75 | 2 | / |
| Chowdjry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chouwdry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chawdhre | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdruy | 75 | 1 | / |
| Showdhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdree | 75 | 1 | / |
| Coowdhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chawhdri | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chuwdhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chovdhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Cowdry | 71 | 445 | / |
| Chowdgyry | 71 | 6 | / |
| Sowdri | 71 | 5 | / |
| Chawdhrey | 71 | 3 | / |
| Chaufdhri | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chowdraya | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chavdhrai | 71 | 1 | / |
| Cowdra | 71 | 0 | / |
| Howdry | 71 | 0 | / |
| Cowdrey | 67 | 2,504 | / |
| Cowdroy | 67 | 360 | / |
| Cowdray | 67 | 86 | / |
| Chawdry | 67 | 81 | / |
| Showdra | 67 | 25 | / |
| Chavdri | 67 | 9 | / |
| Chawdra | 67 | 7 | / |
| Sowdrie | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cowdruy | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrzy | 67 | 0 | / |
Chowdhri Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chowdhri in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
| Chowdhri in the Marathi language | ||
| चोधरी | codhari | 66.67 |
| चोॅधरी | coedhari | 33.33 |
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