Explore the Family Name Choudry
The meaning of Choudry
Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Chowdhury.
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How common is the last name Choudry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the name Choudry has been steadily gaining traction. In 2000, it ranked 56,979th in terms of usage, and by 2010, it had risen to 49,914th, marking a 12.4% increase in ranking. The number of people with this surname also increased from 335 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, reflecting a 25.37% increase in count. Furthermore, there was a 16.67% increase in the proportion of individuals named Choudry per 100,000 people from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #49,914 | 12.4% |
| Count | 335 | 420 | 25.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choudry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Choudry identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with a notable increase from 71.04% to 89.29%. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 17.91% to 4.05%. There was also a slight decrease in those identifying as White and Black. The Hispanic representation, however, went from non-existent in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent with no recorded individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.04% | 89.29% | 25.69% |
| Two or More Races | 17.91% | 4.05% | -77.39% |
| White | 3.88% | 2.62% | -32.47% |
| Black | 4.78% | 2.62% | -45.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |