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

Chaudry, 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 Chaudry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaudry in America

Chaudry is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaudry surname appeared 827 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 Chaudry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaudry 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 Chaudry

The surname Chaudry has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatriya," which refers to the warrior or ruling class in ancient Indian society. The name is closely associated with the Khatri caste, which traditionally consisted of traders, merchants, and warriors.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Chaudry can be traced back to the 12th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. Several historical documents and manuscripts from that period mention individuals bearing the surname Chaudry, often in reference to their occupation or social status.

One notable historical figure with the surname Chaudry was Daulat Khan Lodi, a Pashtun chief who played a significant role in the Delhi Sultanate during the late 15th century. He served as the governor of Punjab and later became the Sultan of Delhi from 1451 to 1489.

Another prominent individual with the name Chaudry was Rai Ahmad Khan Chaudry, a landlord and military commander who lived during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He was known for his loyalty to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

In the 18th century, Sardar Gulab Singh Chaudry was a prominent figure in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire. He held the position of a military commander and played a vital role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire.

During the British Raj in the 19th century, the surname Chaudry was often associated with landowners and influential figures in the Punjab region. One notable individual from this period was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Chaudry, a Muslim philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the social and educational reform movements of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Chaudry has been closely tied to the Punjab region and has held a significant association with the warrior and ruling classes of ancient and medieval Indian society. The name has undergone various spellings and variations over time, but its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "Kshatriya," reflecting its noble and influential origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaudry

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

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

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