Find out how popular the last name Chaudary is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chaudary.

Chaudary, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chaudary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaudary in America

Chaudary is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaudary surname appeared 175 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chaudary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaudary to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chaudary

The surname Chaudary has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatriya," which refers to the warrior or ruling class in the Hindu caste system. The name likely emerged as an occupational designation for individuals who belonged to this esteemed social stratum.

Historically, the Chaudary surname was prevalent among communities and regions where the influence of Sanskrit and Hindu culture was strong, such as present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is believed that the name first appeared in various ancient texts and records from these regions, although pinpointing the earliest documented use is challenging due to the vast expanse of historical records.

One notable historical reference to the Chaudary surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions individuals bearing the Chaudary title, suggesting that the name held significance during the Mughal era in the Indian subcontinent.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Chaudary surname, Prithviraj Chauhan (c. 1166-1192 CE), a Rajput ruler of the Chauhan dynasty, stands out. He was a prominent figure known for his military conquests and his defense against the invasions of Muhammad Ghori, a ruler from present-day Afghanistan.

Another historical figure of note was Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839 CE), the founder of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. While not bearing the Chaudary surname directly, his title "Maharaja" (meaning "great ruler") reflected the connotations associated with the name's origins.

In more recent times, Zakir Hussain (1897-1969 CE), the third President of India, carried the Chaudary surname. He was a distinguished statesman and a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, known for his commitment to education and social reforms.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888-1958 CE), a renowned scholar, poet, and a pivotal figure in the Indian freedom struggle, also bore the Chaudary surname. He served as India's first Minister of Education and was instrumental in shaping the country's educational policies in the post-independence era.

It is worth noting that the Chaudary surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Chowdhury, Choudhury, and Chaudhari, reflecting regional linguistic variations and adaptations. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names and localities across the Indian subcontinent, further reflecting its deep-rooted historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaudary

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chaudary.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chaudary was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chaudary has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chaudary was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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