Specter (surname)

Specter is a Dutch surname. ^[1] 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. ^{[2] [3]}

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 (1934–2024), 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

References

1. "Specter Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
2. "Specter Name Meaning & Specter Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
3. "Spector Name Meaning & Spector Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.

See also

• Spector (disambiguation), which includes a list of people with the surname