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

Choubey, 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 Choubey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choubey in America

Choubey is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choubey surname appeared 100 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 Choubey.

The history of the last name Choubey

The surname CHOUBEY is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern region of the country. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, and it is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Chaubisi," which means "twenty-four." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a group or community of twenty-four individuals or families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHOUBEY surname appears in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The name is mentioned in connection with a village or area known as Chaubeypur, which was likely the ancestral homeland of the CHOUBEY clan.

In the 17th century, the CHOUBEY name gained prominence with the rise of Maan Singh CHOUBEY, a prominent military leader and administrator who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Maan Singh CHOUBEY is credited with establishing the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan and played a significant role in the construction of the iconic Jai Niwas Gardens.

Another notable figure bearing the CHOUBEY surname was Raja Veer Singh CHOUBEY, who lived in the 18th century and was a ruler of the princely state of Bundi in Rajasthan. Raja Veer Singh CHOUBEY was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several notable buildings and temples in Bundi.

In the 19th century, the CHOUBEY family gained further recognition with the birth of Shyamji Krishna CHOUBEY (1857-1944), a prominent lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Shyamji Krishna CHOUBEY was a staunch advocate of Swaraj (self-rule) and was instrumental in establishing the India House in London, which served as a center for Indian revolutionaries and intellectuals.

Another influential figure from the CHOUBEY lineage was Lal Bahadur CHOUBEY (1901-1982), a renowned freedom fighter and political leader. Lal Bahadur CHOUBEY was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a central Indian state, from 1967 to 1972.

While the CHOUBEY surname has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to various parts of the country and even abroad. The name continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage and has produced numerous accomplished individuals across various fields, including politics, law, literature, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choubey

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

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 Choubey 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.

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

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