About Lord
The surname Lord is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlaford," meaning "bread-keeper" or "loaf-warden." It was originally a title of nobility given to someone who held a position of authority or power, often referring to a feudal lord or a ruler. Over time, the surname Lord became hereditary and was adopted by families who were associated with the nobility or held positions of authority. Today, the surname Lord is fairly common and can be found worldwide.
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The surname Lord is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lord 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 Lord is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lord in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lord using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.