"Chowdhury" is a term adapted from the Sanskrit words čatus "four-way, all-round" and dhurīya "undertaking a burden", denoting the head of a community or caste. [1] It was a title awarded to persons of eminence, including both Muslims and Hindus, during the Mughal Empire.

The surname Chaudhary is of South Asian origin, particularly prevalent in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is derived from the Hindi word "chaudhary," which means "village headman" or "chief."

Chaudhary: What does the surname Chaudhary mean? Cheaudhary is an Indian surname originating from the Sanskrit word 'Chaturdhara', meaning 'holder of four'. The name is generally associated with the landed gentry (Kshatriya Varna) who were wealthy landowners, managing large tracts of land.

The ethnicity distribution for the surname Chaudhary, as identified in the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that most bearers of this name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group's representation increased from 82.75% in 2000 to 91.61% in 2010, a change of 10.71%.

Chaudharys (चौधरी) belong to the Arora-Khatri community. Chaudharys (Kshatriya) are Suryavanshi and also a descendant of Lord Rama.

There are 122 census records available for the last name Chaudhary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaudhary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

The last name Chaudhary is the 550 th most commonly occurring family name internationally, borne by approximately 1 in 7,435 people. The surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 98 percent of Chaudhary live; 93 percent live in South Asia and 90 percent live in Indo-South Asia.

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Oct 6, 2024 · From a title meaning "holder of four", from Sanskrit चतुर् (catur) meaning "four" and धुरीय (dhurīya) meaning "bearing a burden".

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. Chaudhry (18,010) may also be a first name.