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 originDan Alterman (born 1980), Israeli triathleteEddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief, Car and DriverEric Alterman (born 1960), American columnistIdan Alterman (born 1971), Israeli actorKent Alterman, American film director and producerMeyer Alterman (1891–1967), New York assemblymanNathan Alterman (1910–1970), Israeli writer of Polish originRan Alterman (born 1980), Israeli triathlete