Explore the Family Name Chaudhry
The meaning of Chaudhry
Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Chowdhury. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Abdul, Muhammad, Khalid, Saeed, Mohammed, Aslam, Farooq, Arshad, Iqbal, Maqsood, Tahir. Indian Vijay, Anup, Asim, Amit, Anand, Anil, Lalit, Prem, Sanjay, Subhash, Suneel, Suresh.
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How common is the last name Chaudhry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaudhry has been notably increasing in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 8,289th and had a count of 3,675, which represents about 1.36 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank improved to 5,697 with a count of 6,084, representing approximately 2.06 per 100k of the population. This represents an impressive increase of 31.27% in rank and 65.55% in count within just a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,289 | #5,697 | 31.27% |
| Count | 3,675 | 6,084 | 65.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.36 | 2.06 | 51.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaudhry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that people with the surname Chaudhry are predominantly of Asian or Pacific Islander descent. In 2000, this group made up 82.48% of those with the surname, increasing to 90.57% by 2010. The second most common ethnicity associated with the surname was those identifying as two or more races, although this group decreased from 11.13% to 3.14% between 2000 and 2010. There were also small percentages identified as White (decreasing slightly from 5.03% to 4.22%), Hispanic (increasing from 0.82% to 1.53%), Black (appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.41%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (also appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.13%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.48% | 90.57% | 9.81% |
| White | 5.03% | 4.22% | -16.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11.13% | 3.14% | -71.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.53% | 86.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.13% | 0% |
Chaudhry ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Chaudhry is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 84.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (5.5%) and French & German (1.8%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Indigenous American, and Central Asian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 84.2% |
| British & Irish | 5.5% |
| French & German | 1.8% |
| Other | 8.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Chaudhry
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Chaudhry have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 83.60% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 25.50% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 16.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 9.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 9.10% |
What Chaudhry haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Chaudhry is R-Y6, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y6 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-L266, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Singh, Sharma, Prasad, Kumar, Malik, Das, Hussain, Ahmad, Islam, Siddiqui.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Chaudhry surname are: H, M, U7. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Yu Hong
During the 6th century AD the Persian Empire controlled trade along the Silk Road through its Central Asian province of Sogdiana, providing a vital trade link between China and Europe. Evidence suggests there was a genetic connection as well. Researchers extracted DNA from the remains of a chieftain named Yu Hong, who was buried about 200 miles southwest of Beijing in 592 AD. His burial epitaph indicated that Yu Hong had Central Asian ancestry — and his DNA revealed an even more exotic background. Yu Hong's mitochondrial DNA belonged to the U5 haplogroup, a branch of U that is concentrated in Europe. This haplogroup assignment is a sure sign that he had European ancestors on his mother's side, and demonstrated the vast range of haplogroup U from the west to the east.
What do people with the surname Chaudhry have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Chaudhry" Surname 47.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Chaudhry" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Chaudhry" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Chaudhry" Surname 9.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Chaudhry?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Chaudhry are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition