Fender is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andrew Fender, British local politician
Brian Fender, British academic administrator
Chuck Fender (born 1972), American music artist
Freddy Fender (1937–2006), Mexican-American musician
Leo Fender (1909–1991), American guitar maker, founder of the eponymous company
Norman Fender (1910-1983), Welsh dual-code rugby international player
Percy Fender (1892–1985), English cricketer