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

Choudry, 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 Choudry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choudry in America

Choudry is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choudry surname appeared 420 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 Choudry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Choudry 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 Choudry

The surname Choudry has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in present-day Pakistan and northern India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "chaudhari," which referred to a village headman or a local landowner.

The earliest records of the name Choudry can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various administrative and revenue records of the Mughal Empire. During this period, the Choudry clan held significant influence and power in certain regions, particularly in the areas now known as Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Choudry was Malik Choudry, a prominent landowner and local chieftain in the region of Multan, Pakistan, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Choudry's influence extended across several villages, and he played a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the region.

Another notable figure in the history of the Choudry surname was Rai Choudry, a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the Sindh region during the late 17th century. Rai Choudry was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and he commissioned several buildings and monuments that still stand today.

In the 18th century, the Choudry family had a strong presence in the region of Sialkot, now part of modern-day Pakistan. One of the most renowned individuals from this era was Nawab Choudry, a powerful landowner and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against the Afghan invasion of the region.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century, the Choudry surname gained further prominence. Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan Choudry, a prominent landowner and politician from Punjab, was knighted by the British Crown in recognition of his services to the empire.

Throughout the 20th century, the Choudry surname continued to be associated with influential individuals in various fields. Prominent examples include Khawaja Nazir Ahmad Choudry, a renowned Islamic scholar and writer from Pakistan, and Fakhar Zaman Choudry, a renowned Pakistani cricketer who represented his country in the 1970s and 1980s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choudry

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

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

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