Explore the Family Name Chowdhry
The meaning of Chowdhry
Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Chowdhury.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chowdhry in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Chowdhry surname climbed significantly between 2000 and 2010. It rose in rank from 68,782 to 54,418, which represents an increase of over 20%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Chowdhry surname grew by nearly 42%, increasing from 267 in 2000 to 379 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 population also experienced growth, rising by 30% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #54,418 | 20.88% |
| Count | 267 | 379 | 41.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chowdhry
The ethnic identity associated with the Chowdhry surname saw shifts as well between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander surged by nearly 20%, from 75.66% to 90.77%, making it the dominant ethnicity for this surname. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals of mixed ethnicity drastically dropped by approximately 82%, from 16.10% to 2.90%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as white decreased by about 40%, from 7.49% to 4.49%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black in 2000, by 2010 a small percentage (1.85%) reported Hispanic ethnicity. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.66% | 90.77% | 19.97% |
| White | 7.49% | 4.49% | -40.05% |
| Two or More Races | 16.1% | 2.9% | -81.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |