| ![Show Contents]() Beaird History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The ancient Scottish name Beaird was first used by someone who worked as a poet, which was originally derived from the Gaelic word bard. 1 Early Origins of the Beaird familyThe surname Beaird was first found in Lanarkshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Lannraig) a former county in the central Strathclyde region of Scotland, now divided into the Council Areas of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the City of Glasgow, where they held a family seat from ancient times. According to legend, William the Lion, King of Scotland was alarmed by the approach of a wild boar, while hunting in one of the southwestern counties. Baird, who was a follower in the King's train, came forward to assist the King. Baird needed only a single arrow to slay the boar, and was rewarded for this service by the king. He was granted large areas of lands, and was assigned a Coat of Arms on which there is a wild boar. King William also commanded that Baird would have as his motto Dominus Fecit (The Lord made). In the Churchyard of Banff, Scotland, Baird's Arms may still be seen in an ancient monument to the Bairds of Auchmeddan. Early History of the Beaird familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beaird research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1616, 1620, 1632, 1647, 1654, 1656, 1658, 1667, 1686, 1690, 1697, 1698, 1715, 1717, 1736, 1737, 1739, 1740, 1743, 1745, 1748, 1753, 1759 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Beaird History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beaird Spelling VariationsIn the era before dictionaries, there were no rules governing the spelling or translation of names or any other words. Consequently, there are an enormous number of spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names. Beaird has appeared as Baird, Bard, Barde, Baard, Bayard, Beard and many more. Early Notables of the Beaird familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Henry Bard, 1st Viscount Bellomont (1616-1656), an English Royalist; Charles Rupert Bard, 2nd Viscount Bellomont (1647-1667); and Sir John Baird of Newbyth, Lord Newbyth (1620-1698), a Scottish advocate, judge, politician and diplomat, Commissioner for Aberdeenshire in the Parliament of Scotland; Sir William Baird, 1st and 2nd Baronet of Newbyth (1654-1737); Sir John Baird, 2nd and 3rd Baronet of Newbyth (1686-1745); Sir Robert Baird, 1st Baronet of Saughtonhall (died 1697); and his son...
Another 79 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beaird Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beaird RankingIn the United States, the name Beaird is the 8,224th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Beaird family to Ireland
Some of the Beaird family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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The freedom, opportunity, and land of the North American colonies beckoned. There, Scots found a place where they were generally free from persecution and where they could go on to become important players in the birth of new nations. Some fought in the American War of Independence, while others went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these Scottish settlers have been able to recover their lost national heritage in the last century through highland games and Clan societies in North America. Among them:
Beaird Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alexander Beaird, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Oristano" from Cardiff 3
- Robert Beaird, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Santa Elisa" from West Coast, South America 3
- Robert Lincoln Beaird, aged 22, who arrived in America from Bordeaux, France in 1921 aboard the ship "Pipestone County" from Dunkirk, France 3
- Alexander Beaird, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Cibao" from Antoms 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Beaird (post 1700) | + |
- Steve Beaird (1952-2022), American CFL football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1975-1976)
- John Beaird, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State House of Representatives 149th District, 2000
- Charles T. Beaird, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1956
- Pamela Beaird (b. 1945), birth name of Pamela Baird, American former actress, best known for her role as "Mary Ellen Rogers", the girlfriend of "Wally Cleaver" on the sitcom, Leave It to Beaver
- John Beaird (1953-1993), American screenwriter and film producer
- David Beaird (b. 1952), American film and stage director, screenwriter, and playwright, recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award in 1973
- Charles Thomas Beaird (1922-2006), American industrialist, newspaper publisher and philanthropist
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Dominus fecit
Motto Translation: The Lord made.
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Beaird migration to the United States 
