Rüütel

Rüütel is an Estonian surname (meaning knight). Notable people with the surname include:


 * Arnold Rüütel (born 1928), politician, President of Estonia 2001–2006
 * Ingrid Rüütel (born 1935), folklorist and philologist, First Lady of Estonia 2001–2006, wife of President Arnold Rüütel
 * Kai Rüütel (born 1981), opera singer
 * Margit Rüütel (born 1983), tennis player
 * Raido Rüütel (born 1951), racing driver