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

Roychoudhury, 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 Roychoudhury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roychoudhury in America

Roychoudhury is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roychoudhury surname appeared 144 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 Roychoudhury.

The history of the last name Roychoudhury

The surname Roychoudhury originated in Bengal, a region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is a compound word derived from the Bengali language, with "Roy" meaning "king" or "prince" and "Choudhury" meaning "leader" or "headman." The name can be traced back to the medieval period when it was likely used to denote the rulers or chiefs of local communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Roychoudhury can be found in various historical documents and chronicles from the region, such as the Akbarnama, a 16th-century official biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The name appeared in various forms, including Raichoudhury, Roichowdhury, and Roychowdhury, reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Roychoudhury was Raja Pratapaditya Roychoudhury, a 16th-century ruler of the Chandradwip region in present-day Bangladesh. He is known for his efforts in promoting the arts and culture of the region during his reign.

Another prominent individual was Ramprasad Roychoudhury, a renowned Bengali poet and spiritual writer who lived in the 18th century. His literary works, particularly his devotional songs dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, have had a lasting impact on Bengali literature and culture.

In the realm of politics, Prafulla Chandra Roychoudhury was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. Born in 1888, he was a member of the Indian National Congress and played an active role in the struggle against British colonial rule.

Umeshchandra Roychoudhury, born in 1892, was a distinguished Bengali writer and scholar. He made significant contributions to the study of Bengali literature and folklore, earning recognition for his literary criticism and translations.

Lastly, Biren Roychoudhury, born in 1945, was a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the tabla and his collaborations with various musicians, both in India and internationally.

While the name Roychoudhury has its roots in Bengal, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, literary, and artistic landscape of the region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roychoudhury

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

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

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