Michaels is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". The root Michael- comes from , meaning "Who is like God?". A common English language surname, it is rare as a given name. There are other spellings. People with the name Michaels include:
Academics Patrick Michaels (1950–2022), American research professor specializing on the influence of climate on agriculture
Arts and entertainment Al Michaels (born 1944), American television sportscaster Barry Michaels (born 1952), American radio personality Bret Michaels (born 1963), American lead vocalist of the band Poison Dan Michaels (born 1963), American producer, record company owner, saxophonist/Lyriconist; member of the rock band The Choir David Michaels (actor) (born 1964), British actor Hilly Michaels (1948–2025), American musician Jesse Michaels (born 1969), American songwriter, guitarist and artist Jim Michaels (born 1965), American television producer Julia Michaels (born 1993), American singer and songwriter Kevin Sean Michaels (born ?), producer Lorne Michaels (born 1944), Canadian television producer, writer and comedian Margaret Michaels (born ?), American actress Mia Michaels (born 1966), American choreographer Nick Michaels (born ?), Canadian broadcaster, writer, actor and producer Randy Michaels (born ?), American broadcaster and entrepreneur Robert Michaels Sean Michaels (writer) (born 1982), Canadian writer and novelist Sean Michaels (pornographic actor) (born 1958), American pornographic actor Tammy Lynn Michaels (born 1974), American actress Trina Michaels (born 1982), American actress Mihael, Lord Michaels
Business Howard Michaels (1955–2018), American real estate businessman
Literary Fern Michaels (born 1933), American novelist James Michaels (1921–2007), American journalist and Forbes Magazine editor Leigh Michaels (born 1954), American novelist Leonard Michaels (1933–2003), American writer Walter Benn Michaels (born 1948), American literary theorist
Sports Chris Michaels (born 1961), American professional wrestler Cody Michaels (born ?), American wrestler Jason Michaels (born 1976), American MLB outfielder Jillian Michaels (born 1974), American fitness expert and TV personality Joseph Michaels (born ?), American soccer player Lou Michaels (1935–2016), American football player Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (born 1969), American, equestrian show jumper for Germany Owen Michaels (born 2002), American ice hockey player Rick Michaels (born 1974), American professional wrestler Shawn Michaels (born 1965), American professional wrestler Stephen Michaels (born 1987), Australian rugby player Walt Michaels (1929–2019), American, former football player, former head coach of New York Jets
Fictional characters Anne, Eric, and Richard Michaels, a character in the 1989 American science-fiction drama movie Beyond the Stars
Other The Michaels, Canadians, public name used to refer to the duo of Michael Stark and Michael Leshner Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson, writers on sexuality and relationships
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