Chowdhur Surname
Approximately 428 people bear this surname
Chowdhur 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 SurnameChowdhur Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 360 | 1:442,658 | 11,259 |
| India | 50 | 1:15,341,308 | 250,737 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| United States | 7 | 1:51,779,848 | 968,877 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
Chowdhur 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.
Chowdhur Demographics
Average Chowdhur Salary in
United States
$37,125 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chowdhur Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdhur Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chowdhur is borne by more people in Bangladesh than any other country or territory. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdhur? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 691,116th most frequent family name throughout the world It is held by approximately 1 in 17,026,976 people. This surname is primarily found in Asia, where 98 percent of Chowdhur are found; 96 percent are found in South Asia and 84 percent are found in Islamic South Asia.
This surname is most prevalent in Bangladesh, where it is carried by 360 people, or 1 in 442,658. Beside Bangladesh this last name is found in 5 countries. It is also common in India, where 12 percent reside and Qatar, where 2 percent reside.
Chowdhur Last Name Statistics demography
Chowdhur earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 13.96% less than the national average, earning $37,125 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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