Alterman is a surname of German origin, meaning "old man". Notable people of the surname include the following:
Boris Alterman (born 1970), Israeli chess player of Ukrainian origin
Dan Alterman (born 1980), Israeli triathlete
Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief, Car and Driver
Eric Alterman (born 1960), American columnist
Idan Alterman (born 1971), Israeli actor
Kent Alterman, American film director and producer
Meyer Alterman (1891–1967), New York assemblyman
Nathan Alterman (1910–1970), Israeli writer of Polish origin
Ran Alterman (born 1980), Israeli triathlete