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

Choudhari, 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 Choudhari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choudhari in America

Choudhari is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choudhari surname appeared 152 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 Choudhari.

The history of the last name Choudhari

The surname Choudhari has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chaudhary," which means a village headman or a leader of a community. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, when the caste system was prevalent in India.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Choudhari can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable reference is in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem that narrates the life and exploits of the legendary Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan.

During the Mughal era, the Choudhari community held significant power and influence in various parts of northern India. The name is closely associated with the Rajput warrior class, and many members of this community served as ministers, advisers, and military commanders under the Mughal emperors.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Choudhari was Rao Choudhari, a Rajput ruler who governed the region of Bundi in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Maharaja Choudhari Singh, who ruled the princely state of Kota in the 17th century and was known for his patronage of art and architecture.

In the 18th century, the Choudhari family played a prominent role in the governance of the Maratha Empire, with several members holding key positions in the administration and military. One such individual was Govind Pant Choudhari, who served as the Peshwa (prime minister) to the Maratha ruler Shahu I.

The 19th century saw the rise of several influential Choudhari personalities, including Raja Choudhari Kalyan Singh, a renowned poet and patron of literature, and Maharaj Choudhari Bahadur Singh, a distinguished military leader who fought against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Throughout history, the name Choudhari has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Chaudhri, Chaudhary, and Chaudhri. The name has also been prevalent in regions like Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, where members of the Choudhari community have held positions of authority and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choudhari

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

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

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