Borst is a Dutch surname of variable origin.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
Alexander Borst (born 1957), German neurobiologistCathy Borst (born 1959), Canadian curlerDieter Borst (born 1950), German artistEls Borst (1932–2014), Dutch politician and government ministerHugo Borst (born 1962), Dutch writer, editor, TV personality and criticJeremiah Borst (1830–1890), American northwestern pioneerLawrence Borst (1927-2016), American veterinarian and politicianPeter Bouck Borst (1826-1882), American urban plannerPeter I. Borst, (1797-1848) US House Representative from New YorkPiet Borst (born 1934), Dutch molecular biologist, cancer researcher and columnistSelma Borst (born 1989), Dutch distance runner