Slad: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Many Slad families will find their roots under Slade, the form most records use.

What does the surname Slad mean?

Taken at its root, Slad points to “Valley”.

How is Slad related to Slade?

Slad drops the “e” of Slade, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Is there a Slad coat of arms?

Arms linked to Slade and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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