Lahoud

Lahoud (Arabic: لحود) or LaHood is the surname of a Maronite Lebanese family whose members have been prominent in Lebanese politics.

A part of the Daou families, they allegedly trace their origin back to Ghassanids.

Politicians



 * Émile Lahoud (b. 1936), president of Lebanon from 1998 to 2007
 * nl:Jamil Lahoud (1901–1983), general in the Lebanese Army and former minister and MP, father of president Emile Lahoud
 * Emile Lahoud Jr. (b. 1975), Lebanese politician, son of president Emile Lahoud
 * Fouad Lahoud, (1912–1987), Lebanese Army officer and MP of Metn district between 1972 until his death, brother of Salim Lahoud
 * Salim Lahoud (1910–1971), former Minister and MP of Metn District, brother of Fouad Lahoud
 * Nassib Lahoud (1944–2012), Lebanese politician, son of Salim

Other
Lebanese/Italian plastic surgeon
 * Michael Lahoud (b. 1986), Sierra Leonian footballer
 * (b. 1967), brother of Marwan Lahoud
 * Joe Lahoud (b. 1947), American baseball player
 * Marwan Lahoud (b. 1966), French engineer born in Lebanon
 * Romeo Lahoud (b. 1931), Lebanese director of musicals
 * Aline Lahoud (b. 1986), Lebanese singer
 * Pascal Lahoud (b.1963),