Showdhury Surname
Approximately 25 people bear this surname
Showdhury 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.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 16 | 1:47,941,586 | 492,263 |
| United States | 9 | 1:40,273,215 | 872,126 |
Showdhury 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.
Showdhury Demographics
Average Showdhury Salary in
United States
$48,911 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Showdhury Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Showdhury Come From? nationality or country of origin
Showdhury is found in India more than any other country/territory. It can appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of Showdhury click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Showdhury? popularity and diffusion
Showdhury is the 3,957,383rd most commonly held last name on a global scale, held by approximately 1 in 291,501,837 people. Showdhury occurs mostly in Asia, where 64 percent of Showdhury reside; 64 percent reside in South Asia and 64 percent reside in Indo-South Asia.
The last name is most widely held in India, where it is held by 16 people, or 1 in 47,941,586. In India Showdhury is most common in: West Bengal, where 100 percent reside. Other than India it exists in one country. It is also found in The United States, where 36 percent reside.
Showdhury Last Name Statistics demography
Showdhury earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 13.35% more than the national average, earning $48,911 USD per year.
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