Ward is a surname of either

Old English Old English (, ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th c ...

Old Gaelic Old Irish, also called Old Gaelic ( sga, Goídelc, Ogham script: ᚌᚑᚔᚇᚓᚂᚉ; ga, Sean-Ghaeilge; gd, Seann-Ghàidhlig; gv, Shenn Yernish or ), is the oldest form of the Goidelic/Gaelic language for which there are extensive writte ...

origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word ''werd'' ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from '' Mac an Bháird ''(“son of the Bard”), a '' bárd ''being a storyteller or poet. A rare Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the

2010 United States Census The United States census of 2010 was the twenty-third United States national census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2010. The census was taken via mail-in citizen self-reporting, with enumerators servin ...

, Ward was the 79th most common surname. It is the 78th most common surname in Ireland. It was the 31st most common surname in the 1991 UK census and 40th in 2001 census, and in 2007, was found to be the most common surname in

Lutterworth Lutterworth is a market town and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The town is located in southern Leicestershire, close to the borders with Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. It is located north of Rugby ...

, Leicestershire.

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Aaron Ward (disambiguation) Aaron Ward may refer to: * Aaron Ward (baseball) (1896–1961), American baseball infielder *Aaron Ward (ice hockey) (born 1973), retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman *Aaron Ward (representative) (1790–1867), United States represent ...

, multiple people * Adam Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sir Adolphus Ward Sir Adolphus William Ward (2 December 1837 – 19 June 1924) was an English historian and man of letters. Life Ward was born at Hampstead, London, the son of John Ward. He was educated in Germany and at Peterhouse, Cambridge. In 1866, W ...

(1837–1924), English historian * Adrian Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Al Ward (born 1927), American football executive *

Alan Ward (disambiguation) Alan Ward may refer to: *Alan Ward (judge), Sir Alan Ward (born 1938), former judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales *Alan Ward (cricketer) (born 1947), former English cricketer *Alan Ward (historian) (1935–2014), New Zealand historian ...

, multiple people * Albert Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Alexander Ward (born 1990), British tennis player * Alf Ward (1883–1926), English footballer *

Alfred Dudley Ward General Sir Alfred Dudley Ward, (27 January 1905 – 28 December 1991), commonly known as Sir Dudley Ward, was a senior British Army officer who saw distinguished active service during the Second World War and later became Governor of Gibraltar. ...

(1905–1991), British Army officer *

Alfred G. Ward Alfred Gustave Ward (November 29, 1908 – April 3, 1982) was an Admiral (United States), admiral in the United States Navy. From 1965 to 1968, Ward was assigned as U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee. During the Cuban Missile Cri ...

(1908–1982), U.S. Navy admiral * Algy Ward (born 1959), English musician *

Alice Ward (disambiguation) Alice Ward may refer to: *Alice Ward, a character in the 2010 American film ''The Fighter'' *Alice Ward, a character in the British television series ''Utopia'' See also * Alice M. Ward Library, Vermont, U.S. *Mary Alice Ward Mary Alice Ward ...

, multiple people *

Alie Ward Alison Ann "Alie" Ward (born November 6, 1976) is an American writer, actress, and television and podcast host. Born in California, Ward graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in cinema. In 2016, she won an Emmy ...

(born 1976), American television personality *

Amelita Ward Amelita Ward (July 17, 1923 – April 26, 1987) was an American film actress. She played supporting roles in over 20 films between 1943 and 1949, generally in B Pictures such as ''Gangway for Tomorrow'' and '' The Falcon in Danger'' (1943). She w ...

(1923–1987), American actress *

Andre Ward Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. He retired with an undefeated record and held multiple world titles in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super) ...

(born 1984), American boxer * Andrew Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Anita Ward Anita Ward (born December 20, 1956 or 1957) (sources differ) is an American singer and musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Beginning her professional music career in the late 1970s, Ward is best known for her 1979 million-selling chart-topper R&B/ ...

(born 1956), American musician *

Ann Ward Ann Marie Ward (born April 20, 1991) is an American fashion model, best known as the winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 15, Cycle 15 of ''America's Next Top Model''. Early life Ward states that Dallas, Texas is her hometown, although she ...

(born 1991), American fashion model *

Anne Ward (suffragist) Anne Ward ( Titboald, 1825 – 31 May 1896) was the first national president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union New Zealand from 1885 to 1887, and a prominent member of the women's suffrage movement in New Zealand. Early life and immig ...

(1825–1896), British-New Zealand temperance leader * Anne V. Ward (1877–1971), Scottish-born American educator * Anthony Ward (born 1957), British theatre designer * Arnold Ward (1876–1950), British journalist and politician * Artemas Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Ashleigh Ward (born 1994), New Zealand footballer * Ashley Ward (born 1970), English footballer

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Barbara Ward Barbara Mary Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, (23 May 1914 – 31 May 1981) was a British economist and writer interested in the problems of developing countries. She urged Western governments to share their prosperity with the rest of th ...

(1914–1981), British economist and writer *

Barbara E. Ward Barbara E. Ward (1919–1983) was a British social anthropologist and academic, who specialised in Chinese society. Life Ward was born in 1919. She studied history at Newnham College, Cambridge, Newnham College, an all-women's college of the Univ ...

(1919–1983), British anthropologist *

Barry Ward (disambiguation) Barry Ward may refer to: *Barry Ward (actor), Irish actor *Barry Ward (Australian rules footballer) (born 1939), Australian footballer *Barry Ward (cricketer) (born 1961), New Zealand cricketer *Barry Ward (politician), Irish Fine Gael senator *Bar ...

, multiple people *

Ben Ward (disambiguation) Ben, Bennie or Benjamin Ward may refer to: * Ben Ward (darts player) (born 1988), English darts player * Ben Ward (rugby union) (born 1984), English rugby union player-coach * Bennie Ward (born 1948), American theoretical particle physicist * Benja ...

, multiple people *

Bernard Ward (disambiguation) Bernard Ward may refer to: *Bernard Ward, 1st Viscount Bangor (1719–1781), Irish MP for Down, Bangor and Killyleagh *Bernard Ward (bishop) (1857–1920), English Roman Catholic writer *Bernard Ward (sailor) (1918–?), Bermudian Olympic sailor *B ...

, multiple people * Bill Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * B. J. Ward (disambiguation), several people: **

B. J. Ward (actress) Betty Jean Ward (born September 12, 1944) is an American actress. She is the creator and the star of ''Stand-Up Opera'', a musical one-woman show. Personal life Ward was first married to Donald Trenner in 1966, they divorced in 1978, but they ...

(born 1944), American actress **

BJ Ward (poet) BJ Ward (born 1967) is an American poet. Ward is a recipient of the Pushcart Prize (Anthology XXVIII, 2004) for poetry and two Distinguished Artist Fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. He has published three full books of po ...

(born 1967), American poet ** B. J. Ward (American football) (born 1981), American football player *

Brad Ward Bradley Richard Ward (born November 23, 1956) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995 as a New Democrat and was a junior minister in Bob Rae's government from 1993 to 1995 ...

(born 1956), Canadian politician *

Brandon Ward Brandon Ward (born December 11, 1972) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who played one season in Major League Soccer as well as the USISL and National Professional Soccer League. Ward attended the Indiana University, playing on the men's socce ...

(born 1972), American soccer player *

Brennan Ward Brennan Ward (born June 28, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2008, Ward formerly competed for CES MMA and was the Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tou ...

(born 1988), American mixed martial artist * Brent Ward (born 1979), New Zealand rugby union player *

Brian Ward Brian Patrick Ward (born May 22, 1973) is an American football coach and former player. He is the defensive coordinator at Arizona State University. Ward served as the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas from 2007 to 20 ...

(born 1973), American football coach and player *

Brian Ward (cricketer) Brian Ward (born 28 February 1944) is an English former cricketer. He played for Essex between 1967 and 1972. He later represented Argentina. Ward played seven seasons for Essex, usually as an opening batsman. He made his highest score against ...

(born 1944), English cricketer *

Bryan Ward Bryan Matthew Ward (born January 28, 1972) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ward played for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Anaheim Angels from to . He batted and threw left-handed. Career Bryan Ward graduated i ...

(born 1972), American baseball player * Bryan Ward (priest) (1906–1989), Australian clergyman *

Burt Ward Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr. , July 6, 1945) is an American actor, animal welfare activist and businessman. He played Dick Grayson's Robin, the sidekick of Batman (played by Adam West), in the television series ''Batman'' (1966–1968), ...

(born 1946), American actor

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* Callan Ward (born 1990), Australian rules footballer * Cam Ward (born 1984), Canadian hockey player *

Cam Ward (politician) Cam Ward (born March 24, 1971) is an American politician who served as a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the Alabama Senate, representing District 14 from 2010 to 2020. He previously represented District 49 of the Alabama ...

(born 1971), American politician * Carisa Zhavia Ward (born 1986), American singer-songwriter *

Caroline Ward Caroline Ward (born 30 September 1969) is an Australian former cricket player. She played domestic cricket for the South Australian Women's cricket team between 1990 and 2002. Ward played one Test cricket, Test and one One Day International for ...

(born 1969), Australian cricket player *

Catherine Ward Catherine Ward (born February 27, 1987) is a member of the Canada women's national ice hockey team. She was also a member of the 2008–09 McGill Martlets women's hockey season, which won a Canadian Interuniversity Sport title. She was drafted ...

(born 1987), Canadian ice hockey player * Channing Ward (born 1992), American football player * Charles Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Charvarius Ward Charvarius Ward (born May 16, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Middle Tennessee. Early years Ward only had three years of high school at Mc ...

(born 1996), American football player * Chris Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Christopher Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Chuck Ward Charles William Ward (July 30, 1894 in St. Louis, Missouri – April 4, 1969 in Indian Rocks, Florida), was a professional baseball player who played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1917 and the Brooklyn Robins from 1918 to 1922. External ...

(1894–1969), American baseball player *

Claire Ward Claire Margaret Ward (born 9 May 1972) is a Labour Party politician. She served as the Member of Parliament for Watford from 1997 to 2010, and was a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice from 2009 to 2010. Early li ...

(born 1972), British politician *

Clara Ward Clara Mae Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted ...

(1924–1973), American singer *

Clarissa Ward Clarissa Ward (born January 31, 1980) is a British-American television journalist, who is currently chief international correspondent for CNN. She was with CBS News, based in London. Before her CBS News position, Ward was a Moscow-based news co ...

(born 1980) British-American journalist for CNN *

Clifford T. Ward Clifford Thomas Ward (10 February 1944 – 18 December 2001) was an English singer-songwriter, best known for his career as a solo artist. Ward's 1973 album '' Home Thoughts'' remains his best known recording and he had hit singles with "G ...

(1944–2001), English singer-songwriter * Corey Ward, American rapper *

Cory Ward Cory Ward (born April 20, 1974, in Mondovi, Wisconsin Mondovi is a city along the Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,777 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi ...

(born 1974), American curler

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Daniel Ward (disambiguation) Daniel Ward may refer to: *Daniel Ward (boxer) (born 1963), South African boxer of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s *Daniel Ward (footballer) (born 1977), former Australian rules footballer with Melbourne Football Club *Daniel P. Ward (1918–1995), Amer ...

, multiple people * Danielle Ward (born 1978), British comedian and writer * Darrell Ward (1964–2016), American television personality *

Darren Ward (disambiguation) Darren Ward may refer to: * Darren Ward (footballer, born 1974) Darren Ward (born 11 May 1974) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is goalkeeping coach of the England women's national team. Born in England, he ...

, multiple people *

Daryle Ward Daryle Lamar Ward (born June 27, 1975) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2008 for the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirat ...

(born 1975), American baseball player * Dave Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

David Ward (disambiguation) David Ward may refer to: *David Ward (American football) (1907–1982), American football end *David Ward (bowls) (1945–2005), England lawn and indoor bowler *David Ward (British politician) (born 1953), British Liberal Democrat politician, MP fo ...

, multiple people *

Dennis Ward (disambiguation) Dennis Ward is the name of: * Dennis Ward (musician) (born 1969), American bassist, guitarist, vocalist and record producer * Dennis Ward (rugby league) Dennis Ward (27 January 1944 – 11 December 2021) was an Australian professional rugby ...

, multiple people *

Denzel Ward Denzel Nehemiah Ward (born April 28, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Early life Ward attended Nordonia High School in Macedonia, ...

(born 1997), American football player * Derek Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Don Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Donald Ward Donald Ward (born – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and Coach (sport), coached in the 1950s. He played at club level for Dewsbury Rams, Dewsbury, Bradford Bulls, Bradford ...

(1914–??), English rugby league footballer * Donald J. Ward (1930–2004), American folklorist *

Duane Ward Duane may refer to: * Duane (given name) * Duane (surname) * Duane, New York, a US town * the title character of ''Duane Hopwood'', a 2005 film featured in the Sundance Film Festival * Duane Adelier, a main character of ''Unsounded'', a 2012 fantas ...

(born 1964), American baseball player

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Ebenezer Ward Ebenezer Ward (4 September 1837 – 8 October 1917) was an Australian politician and journalist. He was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1870 to 1880 and from 1881 to 1890, representing Gumeracha (1870–1880), Burra (18 ...

(1837–1917), Australian politician *

Ed Ward (disambiguation) Ed Ward may refer to: *Ed Ward (ice hockey) (born 1969), Canadian retired National Hockey League player *Ed Ward (writer) (1948–2021), American writer and radio commentator See also

*Edward Ward (disambiguation) *Edmund Ward (disambiguation) ...

, multiple people *

Eddie Ward Edward John Ward (7 March 189931 July 1963) was an Australian politician who represented the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in federal parliament for over 30 years. He was the member for East Sydney for all but six-and-a-half weeks from 1931 u ...

(1899–1963), Australian politician *

Edmund Ward (disambiguation) Edmund Ward may refer to: * Edmund Franklin Ward (1892–1990), American illustrator * Edmund Ward (architect) (1912–1998), British architect, co-founder of GMW Architects * Edmund Ward (screenwriter) (1928–1993), British novelist and screenwrit ...

, multiple people *

Edward Ward (disambiguation) Edward Ward may refer to: * Sir Edward Ward, 1st Baronet, of Bixley (c. 1618–1684), Sheriff of Norfolk, dubbed knight by Cromwell (1657), baronetcy granted by Charles II (1660) *Edward Ward, 7th Baron Dudley (1631–1701) *Edward Ward, 8th Baron ...

, multiple people * Edwin Ward (1919–2005), English priest *

Elijah Ward Elijah Ward (September 16, 1816 – February 7, 1882) was a U.S. Congressman during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era. Early life Ward was born in Sing Sing (now Ossining), New York. He pursued classical studies at the Co ...

(1816–1882), American politician * Elisha Ward (1804–1860), American politician * Elizabeth Grace Ward (born 1961), American actress * Elliot Ward (born 1993), English footballer *

Elliott Ward Elliott Leslie Ward (born 19 January 1985) is a retired English professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in the Premier League for West Ham United and Norwich City. Playing career West Ham United Ward was born in Harrow, ...

(born 1985), English footballer * Emily Ward (1850–1930), English teacher *

Eric Ward (disambiguation) Eric Ward may refer to: * Eric Ward (Australian footballer) (1913–2010), Australian rules footballer *Eric Ward (quarterback) (born 1987), gridiron football quarterback *Eric Ward (wide receiver) Eric Ward (born July 24, 1990) is a former Ame ...

, multiple people *

Evelyn Ward Evelyn Mae Ward (May 21, 1923 – December 23, 2012) was an American actress known from her stage musical performances and television appearances. Her son was the actor-singer David Cassidy. Background Ward was born and raised in West Orange, ...

(1923–2012), American actress *

Evelyn Svec Ward Evelyn Svec Ward (née Evelyn Svec; 1921–1989) was an American fiber artist, she was known for her abstract textile work. She was influenced by Mexican handicrafts and Mexican traditional fiber. She worked at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the t ...

(191–1989), American fiber artist

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Felicity Ward Felicity Ward (born 26 September 1980) is an Australian comedian, best known for her TV appearances on '' Spicks and Specks'', ''Thank God You're Here'', ''Good News Week'' and as a writer/performer in the Channel 10 Network television program ...

(born 1980), Australian comedian * Frances Ward (1611–1697), English peer *

Frances Ward (priest) Frances Elizabeth Fearn Ward (born 16 September 1959) is an Anglican priest and theologian. She served as Dean of St Edmundsbury from 2010 to 2017. Early life and education Ward was born on 16 September 1959 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. She ...

(born 1959), Anglican priest and theologian * Frank Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Fred Ward Freddie Joe Ward (December 30, 1942 – May 8, 2022) was an American actor and producer. Starting with a role in an Italian television movie in 1973, he appeared in such diverse films as '' Escape from Alcatraz'', ''Southern Comfort'', '' The R ...

(1942–2022), American actor *

Freda Dudley Ward Winifred May, Marquesa de Casa Maury (''née'' Birkin; 28 July 1894 – 16 March 1983), universally known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward, was an English socialite best known for being a married paramour of the Prince of Wales, w ...

(1894–1983), English socialite *

Frederick Ward (disambiguation) Frederick Ward may refer to: * Frederick Townsend Ward (1831–1862), American sailor and mercenary *Frederick Wordsworth Ward ''aka'', Captain Thunderbolt (1833–1870), Australian bushranger *Frederick William Ward (1874–1934), Australian news ...

, multiple people

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Gareth Ward Gareth James Ward, an Australian politician who served as the New South Wales Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services in the second Berejiklian ministry from 2019 to 2021. Ward is a member of the New South Wales Legislative A ...

(born 1981), Australian politician * Garry Ward, rugby league footballer *

Gary Ward (disambiguation) Gary Ward may refer to: * Gary Ward (baseball coach) (born 1940), college baseball coach * Gary Ward (outfielder) (born 1953), Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter * Gary Ward (footballer), for Melbourne Knights FC See also

, multiple people *

Gemma Ward Gemma Louise Ward is an Australian model and actress. Born in Perth, Western Australia, Ward was first scouted at the age of 14, and made her Australian Fashion Week debut aged 15. She later became the youngest model to appear on the cover of th ...

(born 1987), Australian supermodel and actor * Geoffrey C. Ward (born 1940), American historian *

George Ward (disambiguation) George Ward may refer to: Sportspeople * G. B. Ward (1878–1942), American college football player and coach * George Ward (canoeist) (1932–2008), Canadian Olympic canoer * George Ward (footballer, born 1877) (1877–1921), Australian rules foo ...

, multiple people *

Gerald Ward (disambiguation) Gerald Ward may refer to: * Gerald Ward (cricketer) (1877–1914), English cricketer and British Army officer * Gerald Ward (biker) (born 1948), Canadian criminal *Gerald Ward, actor in the 1915 film '' The Warrens of Virginia'' See also *Gerry Wa ...

, multiple people *

Gerry Ward (disambiguation) Gerry Ward may refer to: * Gerry Ward (footballer) (1936–1994), English footballer * Gerry Ward (basketball) (born 1941), retired American basketball player See also *Jerry Ward (disambiguation) * Gerald Ward (disambiguation) *Jeremy Ward (disa ...

, multiple people *

Glenn Ward Glenn Ward is a former Australian rules footballer, who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Australian Football League, Victorian Football League (VFL). References External links

* 1957 births Living people Fitzroy Football Clu ...

(born 1957), Australian rules footballer *

Greg Ward Gregory Mario Ward Jr. (born July 12, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston as a quarterback, and converted to wide receiver after go ...

(born 1995), American football player * Gregory Ward, American linguist

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H. J. Ward Hugh Joseph Ward (March 8, 1909 – February 7, 1945) was an American illustrator known for his cover art for pulp magazines. He is noted especially for his paintings for ''Spicy Mystery'', ''Spicy Detective'', and other titles published by Harry ...

(1909–1945), American illustrator * Hansford Ward (1817–1903), Australian ship captain *

Harry Ward (disambiguation) Harry Ward may refer to: * Harry Ward (athlete) (ca. 1901-1965), American college and professional athlete and Negro league baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s * Harry Ward (cricketer) (1924–1993), Australian cricketer * Harry Ward (darts play ...

, multiple people * Helen Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Henry Ward (disambiguation) Henry Ward may refer to: *Henry Ward, 5th Viscount Bangor (1828–1911), Irish representative peer *Henry Ward (architect) (1854–1927), English architect working in Hastings *Henry Ward (artist) (born 1971), British artist *Henry Ward (barrister) ...

, multiple people * Herbert Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hines Ward Hines Edward Ward Jr. (born March 8, 1976) is an American football coach and former wide receiver of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ...

(born 1976), American football player *

Holcombe Ward Holcombe Ward (November 23, 1878 – January 23, 1967) was an American tennis player who was active during the last years of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th. He won the U.S. National Championships singles title in 1904 and add ...

(1878–1976), American tennis player *

Horace Ward Horace Taliaferro Ward (July 29, 1927 – April 23, 2016) was a lawyer, state legislator, and judge in Georgia. He become known for his efforts to challenge the racially discriminatory practices at the University of Georgia School of Law and was ...

(1927–2016), American judge * Hugh J. Ward (1871–1941) American comic actor

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Jack Ward John Ward or Birdy ( 1553 – 1622), also known as Jack Ward or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English- Ottoman pirate who later became a Barbary Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century. According ...

(1553–1622), English pirate *

Jack Ward (ice hockey) John "Jack" Ward was a Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey forward who was active in the early 1900s. Amongst the teams Ward played for were the Sault Ste. Marie Marlboros, Canadian Soo Algonquins, Michigan Soo Indians, Brantford Indians ...

, Canadian hockey player *

Jacob Ward Jacob Ward (born 1974) is an American science and technology journalist. In 2018, he became a technology correspondent for NBC News, reporting on technology's social implications. He was the editor-in-chief of ''Popular Science'', and from 2013 t ...

(born 1974), American journalist * James Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jamie Ward Jamie John Ward (born 12 May 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ilkeston Town where he is player-manager. He has represented the Northern Ireland national team. Born in Birmingham he began his career with his home ...

(born 1986), British footballer * Janet Ward (1925–1995), American actress *

Jared Ward Jared Ward (born September 9, 1988) is an American long distance runner. He qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics when he placed third in the marathon at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

(born 1988), American long-distance runner *

Jason Ward (disambiguation) Jason Ward may refer to: * Jason Ward (Gaelic footballer) * Jason Ward (ice hockey) (born 1979), Canadian hockey player * Jason Ward (naturalist), American naturalist {{hndis, name=Ward, Jason ...

, multiple people *

Jay Ward Joseph Ward Cohen Jr. (September 20, 1920 – October 12, 1989), also known as Jay Ward, was an American creator and producer of animated TV cartoon shows. He produced animated series based on such characters as Crusader Rabbit, Rocky & Bu ...

(1920–1989), American animator *

Jay Ward (baseball) John Francis "Jay" Ward (September 9, 1938 – February 24, 2012) was a Major League Baseball player and coach. He was also a manager in the minor leagues. Early life Jay Ward was born on September 9, 1938 in Brookfield, Missouri to John and Fra ...

(1938–2012), American baseball player and coach * Jeff Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Jennifer Ward (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jeremy Ward (disambiguation) Jeremy Ward may refer to: * Jeremy Ward (bassoonist), British classical bassoonist * Jeremy Ward (musician) (1976–2003), sound technician and vocal operator for The Mars Volta and for the dub outfit De Facto *Jeremy Ward (rugby union) (born 1996 ...

, multiple people * Jerry Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Jesmyn Ward (born 1977), American novelist * Jessica Ward, English teacher * Jessie Ward (born 1979), American television producer * Jessie Ward (actress) (born 1982), American actress * Jihad Ward (born 1994), American football player * Jillian Ward (born 2005), Filipino actress and model * Jim Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Joanne Ward (born 1975), British tennis player * Joe Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Joel Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * John Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * JoJo Ward (born 1997), American football player * Jonathan Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Joseph Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Joshua Ward (1685–1761), English doctor * Joshua John Ward (1800–1853), American slaveholder * Julia Ward (1900–1962), American cryptologist * Julia Rush Cutler Ward (1796-1824), American poet

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* Keith Ward (born 1938), British philosopher * Kelli Ward (born 1969), American politician * Kelly Ward (born 1956), American actor * Ken Ward (born 1935), Australian rules footballer * Ken Ward Jr., American reporter * Kenny Ward (born 1963), Scottish footballer * Kevin Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Kim Ward, American politician * Kyle Ward (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Lafe Ward (1925–2013), American lawyer and politician * Lance Ward (born 1978), Canadian hockey player * Larry Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Lauren Ward (born 1970), American singer and actress * Laurie Ward (1911–??), Australian rugby league footballer * Lawrence Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Lesley Ward, Australian mathematician * Lesley Ward (diver) (born 1970), British diver * Leslie Ward (1851–1922), British caricaturist * Leslie Ward (cricketer) (1908–1981), English cricketer * Lester Frank Ward (1841–1913), American biologist and sociologist * Liam Ward (1930–2022), Irish jockey * Linda Ann Ward (born 1947), Canadian skater * Lorenzo Ward (born 1967), American football coach * Luca Ward (born 1960), Italian actor and dubber * Lyman Ward (disambiguation), multiple people

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* M. Ward (born 1973), American singer-songwriter and guitarist * Maitland Ward (born 1977), American pornographic actress * Marcus Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Margaret Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Mark Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Mary Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Martin de Porres Ward (born 1918), U.S. Black Catholic missionary * Matthew Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * May Alden Ward (1853–1918), American author * McLain Ward (born 1975), American show jumping competitor * Megan Ward (born 1969), American actress * Michael Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Micheal Ward (born 1995), English actor * Micky Ward (born 1965), American boxer * Mike Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Mitchell Ward, American football player * Monica Ward (born 1965), Italian actress and voice actress * Morgan Ward (1901–1963), American mathematician

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* Nancy Ward (1738–1822/1824), American Cherokee leader * Nancy L. Ward, American politician * Natalie Ward (born 1975), Australian softball player * Natalie Ward (politician), Australian politician * Nathan Ward (born 1981), Canadian hockey player * Nathaniel Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Neil B. Ward (1914–1972), American meteorologist * Nicholas Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Nick Ward (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Orlando Ward (1891–1972), American Army general

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* Pat Ward (1957–2012), American politician * Patricio O'Ward (born 1999), Mexican auto racing driver * Patrick Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Paul Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Peter Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Pendleton Ward (born 1982), American animator * Philip Ward (1924–2003), British Army officer * Philip Henry Ward Jr. (1886–1963), American stamp dealer * Phillip Ward (born 1974), American football player * Preston Ward (1927–2013), American baseball player

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* Rachel Ward (born 1957), English-born Australian actress * Rebecca Ward (born 1990), American fencer * Robbie Ward (born 1995), English rugby league footballer * Robert Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Robin Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Rod Ward (born 1937), Australian rules footballer * Rodger Ward (1921–2004), American racing driver * Rodney Ward (figure skater), (born 1941), British skater * Roger Ward (born 1936), Australian actor * Ron Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Ronald Ward (1901–1978), British actor * Ronald James Ward (1966–2014), American serial killer * Ryan Ward (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Sallie Ward (1827–1896), American socialite * Samuel Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Sarah Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Scooter Ward (born 1970), American musician * Sela Ward (born 1956), American actress * Selwyn Ward, American actor * Shayne Ward (born 1984), British singer and actor * Simon Ward (1941–2012), British actor * Singin' Sammy Ward (1929–1996), American singer * Sophie Ward (born 1964), British actor * Steve Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Susan Ward (born 1976), American actor

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* T. J. Ward (born 1986), American football player * Ted Ward, Welsh rugby union footballer * Terron Ward (born 1992), American football player * Terry Ward (1939–1963), English footballer * Terry W. Ward (1885–1929), American attorney and judge * Theodore Ward (1902–1983), American playwright * Thomas Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Timothy Ward (born 1968), English cricketer * Tony Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Tracy Posner Ward (born 1962), American animal rights activist * Troy G. Ward (born 1962), American ice hockey coach * Turner Ward (born 1965), American baseball player and coach * Tyler Ward (born 1988), American musician

V

* Vanessa Ward (born 1963), Australian high jumper * Victoria Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Vicki Ward (born 1969), Australian politician * Vicky Ward (born 1969), British-American journalist and author * Vonda Ward (born 1973), American boxer and basketball player

W

* Walter Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Ward Wellington Ward (1875–1932), American architect * Warren Ward (basketball) (born 1989), Canadian basketball player * Warren Ward (footballer) (born 1962), English footballer * William Ward (disambiguation), multiple people * Wilkie Ward (1884–1958), English Footballer

Z

* Zack Ward (born 1970), Canadian actor * Zhavia Ward (born 2001), American singer-songwriter * ZZ Ward (born 1986), American singer-songwriter

Fictional characters

* Alice Ward, a character in Utopia (British TV series), ''Utopia'' * Charles Ward, an H.P. Lovecraft character * Grant Ward (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Grant Ward, character in the television show ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' * J.D. Ward, main antagonist from ''High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane'' * Judith Ward, a preloaded character in ''The Sims 4: Get Famous'' * Luke Ward, character in the television program, ''The O.C.'' * Mycroft Ward, main antagonist from ''The Raw Shark Texts'' * Thomas J. Ward, main protagonist from ''The Wardstone Chronicles'' * Risa Ward, a main character in the book series Unwind (novel), ''Unwind'' * Victor Ward, main character of the Bret Easton Ellis novel ''Glamorama'' * Vivian Ward, title character in the film ''Pretty Woman''

References

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