Raud is an Estonian surname, with notable bearers including: Eno Raud, children's writer Ilmar Raud, chess master Kristjan Raud, painter and draughtsman Mart Raud, poet, playwright and writer Mihkel Raud, singer, guitarist and journalist Paul Raud, artist Piret Raud, artist and writer Rein Raud, writer and japanophile, former rector of Tallinn University. Wikipedia