Chudhry Surname
Approximately 578 people bear this surname
Chudhry 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 SurnameChudhry Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 288 | 1:620,291 | 9,765 |
| India | 249 | 1:3,080,584 | 91,479 |
| England | 10 | 1:5,571,806 | 158,774 |
| United States | 10 | 1:36,245,893 | 832,629 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 1:2,290,568 | 60,372 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
Chudhry (314) may also be a first name.
Chudhry 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.
Chudhry Demographics
Average Chudhry Salary in
United States
$43,771 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Chudhry Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chudhry Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chudhry (Hindi: चौधरी, Marathi: चौधरी) is more commonly found in Pakistan than any other country/territory. It can also appear as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Chudhry? popularity and diffusion
Chudhry is the 552,088th most commonly held last name globally It is held by approximately 1 in 12,608,211 people. The last name Chudhry is mostly found in Asia, where 95 percent of Chudhry reside; 93 percent reside in South Asia and 51 percent reside in Islamic South Asia. Chudhry is also the 495,703rd most widely held forename world-wide, held by 314 people.
The surname Chudhry is most frequent in Pakistan, where it is borne by 288 people, or 1 in 620,291. In Pakistan Chudhry is most prevalent in: Punjab, where 79 percent reside, Sindh, where 8 percent reside and Islamabad Capital Territory, where 7 percent reside. Other than Pakistan Chudhry exists in 12 countries. It is also found in India, where 43 percent reside and England, where 2 percent reside.
Chudhry Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Chudhry last name are 3.23% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than the national average, with 50% being registered with the political party.
The amount Chudhry earn in different countries varies markedly. In United States they earn 1.44% more than the national average, earning $43,771 USD per year and in Canada they earn 44.3% less than the national average, earning $27,674 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chudhry Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chudhry in the Hindi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
| Chudhry in the Marathi language | ||
| चौधरी | caudhari | - |
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