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

Chowdry, 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 Chowdry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chowdry in America

Chowdry is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chowdry surname appeared 127 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 Chowdry.

The history of the last name Chowdry

The surname Chowdry originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the northern region of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit word "Chaudhari," which denotes a prominent landowner or village headman.

The name Chowdry can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was associated with influential landed gentry and aristocratic families. It is possible that the name's earliest usage can be found in ancient manuscripts or records from that era, though specific references are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chowdry appears in the 16th century, when a notable figure named Chowdry Hari Singh was mentioned in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire. Hari Singh was a influential landowner and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

In the 18th century, the name Chowdry gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where several prominent families bore this surname. One notable example is Chowdry Nand Lal, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several educational institutions and religious sites in the region.

Another significant figure in the history of the Chowdry surname is Chowdry Fateh Muhammad Khan Tiwana, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a powerful chieftain and ruler of the Tiwana clan, known for his military prowess and influential role in the politics of the region.

During the British colonial era in India, the Chowdry surname was closely associated with landed aristocracy and influential families. One such example is Chowdry Rahmat Ali, a prominent figure in the Pakistan movement, who was born in 1897 and is credited with coining the term "Pakistan" in his 1933 pamphlet "Now or Never."

In the 20th century, the Chowdry surname continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, business, and academia. Chowdry Ghulam Abbas, born in 1904, was a renowned politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the 1970s.

These examples illustrate the rich history and significance of the surname Chowdry, which has been associated with influential figures and families throughout the centuries in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chowdry

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

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

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