Human is a surname of German, English or Persian origin (in Perso-Arabic script: هومن, pronunciation as /huːˈmɑːn/) which is particularly common in South Africa, the United States, Australia, or Iran. In Persian, the surname "Human" (هومن) is distinct from the English term "human," pronounced as /huːˈmɑːn/ without the "y" glide found in English. It carries cultural connotations of nobility, wisdom, and virtue within Persian tradition. The surname may refer to:
- Ahmad Human (/æhˈmæd huːˈmɑːn/, 1909-1995), Iranian jurist and politician
- John Human (1912–1991), English cricketer
- Roger Human (1909–1942), English cricketer
- Shirene Human (born 1980), South African figure skater
- Daan Human (born 1976), South African rugby union footballer
- Kost Human, South African rugby league footballer
- Pote Human (born 1959), South African rugby union footballer