Chudhery Surname
Approximately 43 people bear this surname
Chudhery 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 SurnameChudhery Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 36 | 1:4,962,330 | 32,327 |
| India | 7 | 1:109,580,769 | 786,157 |
Chudhery (33) may also be a first name.
Chudhery 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.
Chudhery Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chudhery Come From? nationality or country of origin
Chudhery (Hindi: चौधरी) occurs more in Pakistan more than any other country or territory. It can also occur as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Chudhery? popularity and diffusion
It is the 2,979,664th most frequently used family name world-wide, held by approximately 1 in 169,477,812 people. Chudhery is predominantly found in Asia, where 100 percent of Chudhery are found; 100 percent are found in South Asia and 84 percent are found in Islamic South Asia. Chudhery is also the 1,807,719th most numerous first name globally It is held by 33 people.
This last name is most common in Pakistan, where it is carried by 36 people, or 1 in 4,962,330. In Pakistan it is most prevalent in: Punjab, where 86 percent live, Sindh, where 8 percent live and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where 3 percent live. Other than Pakistan Chudhery is found in one country. It is also found in India, where 16 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chudhery Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chudhery in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
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