Laird

The term Laird refers to:

• Laird, a Scots term applied to a feudal superior in Scotland

Persons

• Bruce Laird (b. 1950), Australian cricketer
• Carobeth Laird (1895–1983), American anthropologist
• David Laird (1833–1914), Canadian politician; Lieutenant Governor of Northwest Territories
• E.M. Laird, (Mattie Laird) early 20th century American aircraft designer
• Gerald Laird (b. 1979), American professional baseball player
• James Laird (1849–1889), American politician; U.S. representative from Nebraska
• James Laird (contemporary), named on the master list of Nixon political opponents
• John Laird (1805–1874), Scottish shipbuilder
• John Laird (1887–1946), British philosopher
• John Laird (contemporary), American politician from California, state representative
• John Keith McBroom Laird (1907–1985), Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor
• Macgregor Laird (1808–1861), Scottish merchant pioneer on the Niger River
• Marc Laird (b. 1986), Scottish professional football player
• Margaret Nicholl Laird (1897–unknown), American Baptist missionary
• Matthew Laird (contemporary), Canadian politician from British Columbia and author
• Melvin R. Laird (b. 1922), American congressman and Secretary of Defense
• Mike Laird (contemporary), Playstation player and BMX rider
• Nick Laird (b. 1975), Northern Ireland novelist and poet
• Nick Laird-Clowes (b. 1957), British musician and songwriter
• Paul laird (b. 1958), American musicologist
• Peter Laird (b. 1954), American comic book artist
• Philip Johnson-Laird (b. 1936), American psychologist and author
• Rick Laird (b. 1941), Irish jazz musician
• Scott Laird (contemporary), English football player
• Stephen Laird (fl. 20th c.), American journalist; alleged to be a Soviet spy in the 1930s
• Tanner Laird (student), hardcore snowboarder from carson city!
• Trevor Laird (contemporary), British actor
• Walter Laird (1920–2002), Dancesport champion
• William R. Laird, III (1916–1974), American politician, U.S. senator from West Virginia

Places

• Laird, Ontario, Canada
• Laird, Saskatchewan
• Laird Hill, Texas, USA
• Laird Township, Michigan, USA

Other

• Cammell Laird, British shipbuilding firm
• Cammell Laird F.C., English football club based in Birkenhead, Merseyside
• Laird v. Tatum, 1972 U.S. Supreme Court case concerning government surveillance of political activity
• Massachusetts v. Laird, 1970 U.S. Supreme Court case concerning military conscription
• Stuart v. Laird, 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the judiciary
• Laird & Co., New Jersey liquor distiller known for its applejack.