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UK surname

Choudary

A surname originating from the Hindi language meaning keeper or superintendent of a storehouse.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stockport, Craven and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Choudary is 237 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

2010

237 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Choudary surname distribution map

The map shows where the Choudary surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Choudary surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Choudary over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 112 #25,244
1998 modern 120 #24,793
1999 modern 139 #22,884
2000 modern 131 #23,672
2001 modern 125 #24,011
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 163 #20,554
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 180 #19,395
2006 modern 190 #18,898
2007 modern 202 #18,359
2008 modern 209 #18,114
2009 modern 230 #17,382
2010 modern 237 #17,368
2011 modern 224 #17,891
2012 modern 206 #18,837
2013 modern 208 #19,041
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 200 #19,567
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Choudarys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stockport, Craven, Leicester, Luton and Hillingdon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stockport 036 Stockport
2 Craven 006 Craven
3 Leicester 022 Leicester
4 Luton 010 Luton
5 Hillingdon 021 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Choudary

These lists show first names that appear often with the Choudary surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Choudary

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Choudary, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Choudary surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Choudary household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Choudary is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Choudary is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Choudary falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Choudary is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Choudary, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Choudary

The surname Choudary has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of what is now Pakistan and India. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "chaudhari," which referred to a hereditary title bestowed upon village headmen or revenue collectors.

This surname was predominantly found among the Khatri and Arora communities, which were influential merchant and trading classes during the medieval period. The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu inscriptions and manuscripts, where individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Chaudhari" or "Chaudhry," were mentioned.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Choudary dates back to the 14th century, when a prominent trader named Choudary Mal established a successful business empire in the regions of Punjab and Sindh. His descendants continued to carry the surname, and it gradually became associated with wealth and social standing.

In the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, several Choudary families held influential positions in the imperial court and administration. Notably, Choudary Nand Lal served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the consolidation of the Mughal Empire in the late 16th century.

During the British colonial period, the Choudary surname gained recognition among the landed gentry and influential families in northern India and present-day Pakistan. One notable figure was Choudary Rahmat Ali, who was born in 1897 and is credited with coining the term "Pakistan" in his pamphlet "Now or Never" in 1933, advocating for the creation of a separate Muslim state.

Another prominent figure was Choudary Khaliquzzaman, a renowned politician and statesman born in 1889, who served as the President of the Muslim League and played a pivotal role in the struggle for Pakistan's independence from British rule.

In more recent times, the name Choudary has been associated with various fields, including politics, academia, and business. One noteworthy individual is Choudary Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, a historian and scholar born in 1928, who made significant contributions to the study of the Indian subcontinent's history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Choudary surname: questions and answers

How common is the Choudary surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Choudary a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Choudary surname mean?

A surname originating from the Hindi language meaning keeper or superintendent of a storehouse.

What does the Choudary map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Choudary bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.