Chowdhyry Surname
Approximately 30 people bear this surname
Chowdhyry 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 SurnameChowdhyry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 18 | 1:42,614,743 | 461,117 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
Chowdhyry 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.
Chowdhyry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdhyry Come From? nationality or country of origin
Chowdhyry occurs in India more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as:. Click here for further potential spellings of Chowdhyry.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdhyry? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 3,602,217th most prevalent last name worldwide, borne by around 1 in 242,918,197 people. The last name is primarily found in Asia, where 93 percent of Chowdhyry live; 63 percent live in South Asia and 60 percent live in Indo-South Asia.
It is most commonly used in India, where it is held by 18 people, or 1 in 42,614,743. In India Chowdhyry is most prevalent in: West Bengal, where 94 percent are found. Barring India Chowdhyry occurs in 3 countries. It also occurs in Qatar, where 30 percent are found and The United States, where 7 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowdhuyry | 95 | 2 | / |
| Chowdhery | 89 | 441 | / |
| Chowdhiry | 89 | 38 | / |
| Chowdhyri | 89 | 3 | / |
| Chowdehry | 89 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhuiry | 84 | 7 | / |
| Chowdheury | 84 | 3 | / |
| Chouwdhiry | 84 | 1 | / |
| Chowwdhery | 84 | 1 | / |
| Chowdheary | 84 | 1 | / |
| Chouwdhery | 84 | 0 | / |
| Chowdery | 82 | 64 | / |
| Chowdiry | 82 | 9 | / |
| Chowdjry | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chawdhery | 78 | 16 | / |
| Chowdhiri | 78 | 11 | / |
| Chowdheri | 78 | 6 | / |
| Chowdeury | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhere | 78 | 1 | / |
| Chowdeary | 78 | 0 | / |
| Cowdery | 75 | 1,366 | / |
| Chowdhuiri | 74 | 3 | / |
| Chowdiri | 71 | 134 | / |
| Chawdery | 71 | 7 | / |
| Showdery | 71 | 7 | / |
| Chowderi | 71 | 3 | / |
| Chawdiry | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chowdere | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chewdery | 71 | 1 | / |
| Cowderry | 71 | 0 | / |
| Chovdhiri | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chovdheri | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chowhderi | 67 | 1 | / |
| Tsowdhery | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chowdirey | 67 | 0 | / |
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