Dow is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Albert G. Dow (1808–1908), New York politician
Arthur Wesley Dow (1857–1922), American painter, printmaker, photographer and arts educator.
Charles Dow (1851–1902), founder of Dow Jones & Co
Harold Dow (1947–2010), from the 48 Hours Mystery TV series
Herbert Henry Dow (1866–1930), founder of Dow Chemical Company
James R. Dow, professor of German language
Nancy Dow (born 1936), actress, mother of Jennifer Aniston
Neal Dow (1804–1897), noted prohibitionist
Paula Dow (born 1955), 58th Attorney General of New Jersey
Ryan Dow (born 1991), Scottish footballer for Dundee United
Tony Dow (born 1945), actor who played Wally in the Leave it to Beaver TV series
