Paludan

Paludan is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Ann Paludan (1928–2014), British author of several books on Chinese history, sculpture, and architecture
 * Frederik Paludan-Müller (1809–1876), Danish poet born in Kerteminde, on the Island of Fyn
 * Hans Paludan Smith Schreuder (1817–1882), Norwegian 19th century missionary to Zulu
 * Jens Theodor Paludan Vogt (1830–1892), Norwegian engineer and first director of Kristiania Sporveisselskab (Oslo tramway operator)
 * Johannes Paludan (1912–2001), Danish architect
 * Knud Paludan (1908–1988), Danish ornithologist
 * Phillip S. Paludan (1938–2007), professor of Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois, Springfield
 * Rasmus Paludan (bishop) (1702–1759), Norwegian theologian and priest
 * Rasmus Paludan (born 1982), Danish politician