2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chudgar
A surname likely originating from an Indian village name or referring to someone from that village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Chudgar. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chudgar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Chudgar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chudgar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chudgar
Among Census respondents with the surname Chudgar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Chudgar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chudgar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.3% · 102
- Two or more races8.3% · 10
- White6.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chudgar
Chudgar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 11,319 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chudgar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #141,309 | 7.4% |
| Count | 107 | 121 | 13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chudgar bearers went from 107 to 121 (+13.1% change). The surname moved up 11,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #141,309.
FAQ
Chudgar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chudgar?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Chudgar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Chudgar?
Chudgar ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Chudgar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chudgar.
Has Chudgar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chudgar went from 107 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 14 (+13.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Chudgar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chudgar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (6.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chudgar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chudgar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (84.3%), Two or More Races (8.3%), White (6.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chudgar (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chudgar mean?
A surname likely originating from an Indian village name or referring to someone from that village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chudgar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Chudgar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.