Stander, or Ständer, is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andre Stander (1946–1984), South African police officer and bank robber Brynard Stander (born 1990), South African rugby union player Burry Stander (1987–2013), South African cyclist CJ Stander (born 1990), South African rugby union player Hatto Ständer (1929–2000), German church musician, academic and composer Jan Stander (born 1982), Scottish cricketer Lionel Stander (1908–1994), American actor Riaan Stander (born 1972), South African serial killer Ron Stander (1944–2022), American boxer and referee Phillipus Petrus Stander Missionary Dingaanstad KZN 1940s to 1970s, close friend of Mr Mangosuthu Buthelezi