Specter is a Dutch surname. It is also of Ashkenazic Jewish origin, an occupational name of a teacher's assistant. It is also derivative of the Polish word inspektor, meaning supervisor.
Notable people with this name include: Arlen Specter (1930–2012), American politician and lawyer, member of the US Senate Dave Specter (born 1963), American Chicago blues and jazz guitarist Joan Specter (1934–2024), American businessperson and politician, widow of Arlen Michael Specter (born 1955), American journalist Ronnie Specter, American make-up artist
Fictional characters Harvey Specter, the main character of the television series Suits
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See also Spector (disambiguation), which includes a list of people with the surname