Specter (surname)
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, American politician and lawyer, member of the US Senate
- Dave Specter, American Chicago blues and jazz guitarist
- Joan Specter, American businessperson and politician, widow of Arlen
- Michael Specter, American journalist
- Ronnie Specter, American make-up artist
Fictional characters
- Harvey Specter, the main character of the television series ''Suits''