About Laird
The surname Laird is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "laverd" or "hlaford," meaning "lord" or "master." It was originally used as a title for a landowner or someone who held a position of authority. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is often associated with individuals who were considered to be of high social status or held positions of power within their communities.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Laird is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laird based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Laird is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Laird in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laird using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.