Akar is a Turkish surname. It may also be of another origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Turkish Furkan Akar (born 2002), Turkish short track speed skater Hulusi Akar (born 1952), Turkish Army general Meltem Akar (born 1982), Turkish female boxer Nasuh Akar (1925–1984), Turkish sports wrestler Rıdvan Akar (born 1961), Turkish journalist and author Zeki Akar (born 1944), Turkish judge
Other Edward J. Akar, Sierra Leonean Deputy Finance Minister, economist, and lawyer. John Akar (1927–1975), Sierra Leonean entertainer, writer, and diplomat. Zeina Akar (born ), Lebanese politician
See also
Acar