Chancellor is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alexander Chancellor (1940–2017), British journalist
Anna Chancellor (born 1965), British actress
Edward Chancellor, financial historian and investment strategist
John Chancellor (1927–1996), American journalist
John Chancellor (British administrator) (1870–1952)
Justin Chancellor, bassist for Tool
Kam Chancellor (born 1988), American football player
Richard Chancellor (died 1556), English explorer and navigator
Fictional characters:
Katherine Chancellor, character on The Young and the Restless