CHAUDHURI
Chaudhuri
Chaudhuri is a British surname of Bengali origin, commonly found among people of South Asian descent living in the United Kingdom. The surname Chaudhuri is often associated with individuals of Bengali Hindu or Muslim heritage.
The name "Chaudhuri" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chaudhary" meaning "holder of four". It was originally an aristocratic and honorific title given to village headmen or landlords in the Indian subcontinent.
People with the surname Chaudhuri have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and the arts. Notable individuals with this surname include economist Dipak C. Jain, philosopher and historian Amiya Kumar Bagchi, author Amit Chaudhuri, and filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh.
The Chaudhuri family name reflects a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the traditions of South Asia, while also highlighting the diverse and multicultural society of Britain.
There are approximately 373 people named Chaudhuri in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Chaudhuri.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abhijit
- Alan
- Arjun
- Kaushik
- Lewis
- Marc
- Naveed
- Parimal
- Roy
- Sandip
- Sanjay
- Sanjit
- Supriyo
- Vikram
Female
- Amiya
- Daisy
- Kalpana
- Katherine
- Lucy
- Lynn
- Maitreyee
- Mallika
- Manju
- Miriam
- Priya
- Rekha
- Sanjana
- Sujata
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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