Chowduhry Surname
Approximately 13 people bear this surname
Chowduhry 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 SurnameChowduhry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 1:72,491,787 | 1,102,614 |
| Wales | 5 | 1:618,906 | 25,852 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
Chowduhry 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.
Chowduhry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chowduhry Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chowduhry is found in The United States more than any other country or territory. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of Chowduhry click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chowduhry? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 5,391,485th most widespread family name throughout the world, held by approximately 1 in 560,580,455 people. Chowduhry is mostly found in The Americas, where 38 percent of Chowduhry live; 38 percent live in North America and 38 percent live in Anglo-North America.
Chowduhry is most commonly held in The United States, where it is borne by 5 people, or 1 in 72,491,787. In The United States it is mostly found in: Texas, where 100 percent are found. Not including The United States it exists in 3 countries. It also occurs in Wales, where 38 percent are found and India, where 15 percent are found.
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