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

Chaudhari, 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 Chaudhari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaudhari in America

Chaudhari is the 19911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaudhari surname appeared 1,348 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 Chaudhari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaudhari 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 Chaudhari

The surname "CHAUDHARI" originated in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chaudhar," which means "chief" or "leader." This surname was historically associated with the Kshatriya caste, which comprised warriors, landowners, and rulers.

The earliest known references to the name "CHAUDHARI" can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the 7th century AD. The name was particularly prominent in the northern and central regions of India, including present-day states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHAUDHARI" can be found in the Khajuraho inscriptions from the 10th century AD, which mentions a ruler named Chaudhari Vatsaraja. Another notable historical figure bearing this surname was Chaudhari Devi Singh, a 16th-century ruler of the Bundela clan, who played a significant role in the establishment of the Orchha kingdom.

During the Mughal era, the "CHAUDHARI" surname was often associated with landowners and chieftains who held significant authority over their respective territories. Many Chaudharis served as local administrators and representatives of the Mughal emperors, ensuring the smooth governance of their regions.

One of the most famous individuals with the "CHAUDHARI" surname was Chaudhari Ranjit Singh, also known as the "Lion of Punjab." Born in 1780, he was the founder of the Sikh Empire and is revered as a great military leader and statesman. His reign was marked by a period of territorial expansion and consolidation of power in the region.

Another notable Chaudhari was Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, a 17th-century ruler of the Kachhwaha Rajput clan, who played a crucial role in the defense of the Mewar region against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him a prominent place in the annals of Rajput history.

In the 18th century, Chaudhari Rahmat Khan, a prominent Rohilla chieftain, gained recognition for his military prowess and his role in the struggle against the East India Company's expansion in northern India.

The name "CHAUDHARI" has also been associated with various place names and regions across India, such as Chaudhari Basti in Uttar Pradesh, Chaudhari Nagar in Rajasthan, and Chaudhari Pura in Bihar, reflecting the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing this surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaudhari

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

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 Chaudhari 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 Chaudhari 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 Chaudhari was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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