Explore the Family Name Chaudhuri
The meaning of Chaudhuri
Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Chowdhury. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Swapan, Asok, Minu, Mohan, Prabir, Santanu, Sharmila, Tarun, Ajit, Anand, Anil, Arjun.
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How common is the last name Chaudhuri in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chaudhuri witnessed a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 46,839th most popular in 2000, the name climbed to 33,087th by 2010 – a rise of nearly 30%. During this decade, the number of individuals with this surname increased as well, from 427 to 692, marking a growth rate of over 62%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Chaudhuri per 100,000 residents also saw an increase from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating a rise of approximately 44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #33,087 | 29.36% |
| Count | 427 | 692 | 62.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.23 | 43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaudhuri
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Chaudhuri identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased slightly from 88.99% in 2000 to 90.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by about 34%, from 3.75% to 2.46%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased marginally from 5.39% to 4.91%. Interestingly, although no one identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, the group made up 1.45% of individuals with the surname. No changes were observed within the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native groups during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.99% | 90.03% | 1.17% |
| White | 5.39% | 4.91% | -8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 2.46% | -34.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |