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 (1930-2012), American politician and lawyer, member of the US Senate
 * Dave Specter (born 1963), American Chicago blues and jazz guitarist
 * Joan Specter (born 1934), 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