Human is a surname of German, English or Persian origin (in Persian script: هومن, pronunciation as /huːˈmæn/) which is particularly common in South Africa, the United States, Australia, or Iran. In Persian, the surname "Human" (هومن) is distinct from the English term "human," pronounced as /huːˈmæn/ without the "y" glide found in English. It carries cultural connotations of nobility, wisdom, and virtue within Persian tradition. The surname may refer to:
Ahmad Human (1909–1995), Iranian jurist and politician Arjan Human (born 1978), Dutch football forward Daan Human (born 1976), South African rugby union footballer Dewald Human (born 1995), South African rugby sevens player Grace Human (1863–1934), English socialist and portrait artist John Human (1912–1991), English cricketer Kost Human, South African rugby league footballer Pote Human (born 1959), South African rugby union footballer Roger Human (1909–1942), English cricketer Rowan Human (born 2001), South African football midfielder Shirene Human (1980–2025), South African figure skater Syed Human (born 1992), Pakistani cross-country skier Wylie Human (born 1979), South African rugby union winger
See also Humann