Elvin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Sir Arthur Elvin MBE (1899–1957), Chairman of Wembley Stadium, speedway promoterHerbert Henry Elvin (1874–1949), British trade unionistJoe Elvin (1862–1935), Cockney comedian and music hall entertainer, Founder of the Grand Order of Water RatsLionel Elvin (1905–2005), eminent educationistMark Elvin, professor emeritus of Chinese history at Australian National UniversityMark Elvin, (1972-present) Lead Engineer - Bloodhound SSC land speed record car.