CHOWDHURY
Also recorded as Chow Dhury
Chowdhury
Chowdhury is a prominent British surname derived from the Arabic term 'chawdhuri', signifying a title of honour and respect. The surname is prevalent among Bengali and Assamese communities, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it holds a significant historical and cultural value.
The title of Chowdhury historically denoted a person of high social standing or authority in the Indian subcontinent, symbolising landlordship or a noble rank. Over time, the surname transcended its feudal connotations and became widely adopted as a cherished family name by generations of individuals belonging to the aforementioned communities.
Chowdhury families have made notable contributions to various fields, including academia, politics, business, and the arts, enriching the cultural landscape of Britain. The surname's prevalence across diverse sectors underscores its resilience and enduring legacy within the British society.
In contemporary Britain, individuals bearing the surname Chowdhury continue to uphold their heritage and traditions while actively contributing to the rich tapestry of British multiculturalism. The enduring significance of the Chowdhury surname exemplifies the interconnectedness of British society and the lasting impact of diverse cultural influences.
There are approximately 12,914 people named Chowdhury in the UK. That makes it the 696th most common surname in Britain. Around 198 in a million people in Britain are named Chowdhury.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Bangladesh
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Abu
- Abul
- Ahmed
- Dewan
- Golam
- Gulam
- Md
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
Female
- Fahmida
- Farhana
- Farida
- Jahanara
- Najma
- Nasima
- Nazma
- Salma
- Shamim
- Sharmin
- Sultana
- Syeda
- Tahmina
Similar and related surnames
- Choudhary
- Choudhry
- Choudary
- Chaudhury
- Choudhery
- Choudhory
- Chodhury
- Choudhari
- Chowdhur
- Choudhuri
- Choudhury
- Chowdary
- Chowdhary
- Chowdhery
- Chowdhiry
- Chowdhree
- Chowdhry
- Chowdhurry
- Chowdry
- Chudhury
- Chawdhary
- Chawdhury
- Chodhary
- Chodhry
- Choudery
- Choudhrey
- Choudhri
- Choudhrie
- Choudory
- Choudry
- Choudury
- Chouhdry
- Chouwdhury
- Chowdari
- Chowdbury
- Chowder
- Chowdery
- Chowdhory
- Chowdhoury
- Chowdhri
- Chowdhuri
- Chowdhuy
- Chowdrey
- Chowdury
- Chowhdury
- Chowhury
- Chudhary
- Chudhry
- Cowdhury
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.