Coad is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Basil Coad CB CBE DSO & Bar (1906–1980), senior British Army officer
Conal Coad, opera singer known for his dramatic interpretations of the bass repertoire
Frank Coad (born 1930), former Australian racing driver
Jez Coad, British record producer and musician
Joyce Coad (1917–1987), child actress in motion pictures from Wyoming
Matthew Coad (born 1984), English footballer
Merwin Coad (born 1924), Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa
Michael Coad, Australian rules footballer
Paddy Coad (1920–1992), former Irish football player and manager
Peter Coad (born 1953), software entrepreneur and author of books on programming
Richard Coad (1825–1900), 19th century Cornish architect
