Lord Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Lord last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Lord last name
Meaning of the Lord last name: lordly man, lord's servant. Lord is an English surname, most likely a nickname for a lordly man, or a name for a servant in a lord's household. The last name is especially common in Lancashire. Curiously, the word lord comes from Old English hlāford, "loaf-keeper", the man who gave bread to his household.
Arms associated with the Lord name
Heraldry associated with the Lord surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Lord name FAQ
What does the Lord name mean?
Lordly man, lord's servant. Common variants include Lourd, Laverd.
Where does the Lord surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Lord coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lord coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).