Chowdri Surname
Approximately 362 people bear this surname
Chowdri 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 SurnameChowdri Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 293 | 1:2,617,971 | 82,260 |
| Pakistan | 48 | 1:3,721,748 | 27,543 |
| England | 12 | 1:4,643,172 | 139,951 |
| United States | 5 | 1:72,491,787 | 1,102,614 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
Chowdri (141) may also be a first name.
Chowdri 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.
Chowdri Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowdri Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chowdri is most common in India. It may be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of Chowdri click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowdri? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 781,947th most numerous last name at a global level It is held by approximately 1 in 20,131,342 people. This surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 95 percent of Chowdri live; 94 percent live in South Asia and 80 percent live in Indo-South Asia. Chowdri is also the 778,371st most commonly used first name in the world. It is borne by 141 people.
Chowdri is most widely held in India, where it is borne by 293 people, or 1 in 2,617,971. In India it is most frequent in: Andhra Pradesh, where 38 percent are found, Telangana, where 34 percent are found and Delhi, where 8 percent are found. Apart from India this last name exists in 7 countries. It is also found in Pakistan, where 13 percent are found and England, where 3 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowdhri | 93 | 319 | / |
| Chouwdri | 93 | 3 | / |
| Chowdrai | 93 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhrai | 88 | 11 | / |
| Chowdhrie | 88 | 10 | / |
| Chowdhrui | 88 | 5 | / |
| Chowdhriy | 88 | 3 | / |
| Chowdhhri | 88 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhrei | 88 | 0 | / |
| Chowdry | 86 | 1,833 | / |
| Chawdri | 86 | 18 | / |
| Chowdre | 86 | 2 | / |
| Cowdrui | 86 | 1 | / |
| Cowdhri | 86 | 1 | / |
| Howdrih | 86 | 1 | / |
| Chovdri | 86 | 1 | / |
| Showdri | 86 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrie | 86 | 0 | / |
| Chouwdhrui | 82 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhry | 80 | 5,749 | / |
| Chawdhri | 80 | 188 | / |
| Chowdrey | 80 | 66 | / |
| Chovdhri | 80 | 20 | / |
| Chowdray | 80 | 14 | / |
| Chowhdry | 80 | 9 | / |
| Chowdrhy | 80 | 2 | / |
| Chowdhra | 80 | 2 | / |
| Chowdruy | 80 | 1 | / |
| Chouwdry | 80 | 1 | / |
| Chawhdri | 80 | 1 | / |
| Chowdree | 80 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhre | 80 | 0 | / |
| Cowdry | 77 | 445 | / |
| Sowdri | 77 | 5 | / |
| Cowdra | 77 | 0 | / |
| Howdry | 77 | 0 | / |
| Chowdhruy | 75 | 60 | / |
| Chowdhray | 75 | 25 | / |
| Chowdhrey | 75 | 22 | / |
| Chowdgyry | 75 | 6 | / |
| Chouwdhry | 75 | 2 | / |
| Chowdhrry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhroy | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdraya | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chhawdhri | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowddhry | 75 | 1 | / |
| Chowdhree | 75 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrey | 71 | 2,504 | / |
| Cowdroy | 71 | 360 | / |
| Cowdray | 71 | 86 | / |
| Chawdry | 71 | 81 | / |
| Showdra | 71 | 25 | / |
| Chavdri | 71 | 9 | / |
| Chawdra | 71 | 7 | / |
| Cowdhry | 71 | 1 | / |
| Chouwdhray | 71 | 1 | / |
| Sowdrie | 71 | 1 | / |
| Cowdruy | 71 | 1 | / |
| Cawdhri | 71 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrzy | 71 | 0 | / |
| Chawdhry | 67 | 192 | / |
| Chavdhri | 67 | 70 | / |
| Chawdrey | 67 | 5 | / |
| Showdhry | 67 | 1 | / |
| Coowdhry | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chuwdhry | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chovdhry | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cowdrrey | 67 | 1 | / |
| Chawdhre | 67 | 1 | / |
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