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

Chudgar, 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 Chudgar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chudgar in America

Chudgar is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chudgar surname appeared 107 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 Chudgar.

The history of the last name Chudgar

The surname CHUDGAR is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "chuddha," meaning pure or purified, and the suffix "gar," which indicates a profession or occupation.

According to historical records, the CHUDGAR surname was initially associated with individuals who were involved in religious or spiritual practices, such as priests or spiritual leaders. It is possible that the name was given to those who were considered pure or virtuous due to their religious roles or personal qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the CHUDGAR name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains a reference to a village named "Chudgarpur," which may have been named after individuals bearing the CHUDGAR surname.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Bhai Chudgar Singh (1630-1705) was a prominent Sikh warrior and follower of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Chudgar Singh played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal forces and is remembered for his bravery and devotion.

Another historical figure with the CHUDGAR surname was Pandit Shri Chudgar Lal (1820-1895), a renowned scholar and writer from Jammu, Kashmir. He authored several books on Hindu philosophy, religion, and literature, and was highly respected for his knowledge and contribution to the preservation of ancient texts.

In the 19th century, Lala Chudgar Mal (1850-1920) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Punjab. He established several educational institutions and charitable organizations, and his legacy continues to this day through the Chudgar Mal Trust, which supports various social welfare initiatives.

During the British Raj in India, the CHUDGAR name was also found among administrative officials and civil servants. For instance, Rai Bahadur Chudgar Mal (1865-1935) served as a distinguished member of the Indian Civil Service and held influential positions in the British colonial administration.

While the CHUDGAR surname has its roots in the northern regions of India, individuals bearing this name can now be found across the country and in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chudgar

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

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

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