Kanter is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Aaron Kanter, American poker playerAlbert Kanter (1897–1973), Russian publisher and creator of Classics Illustrated and Classic ComicsAnita Kanter (born 1933), American tennis playerArnold Kanter (1945–2010), American politicianBernadette Kanter (born 1950), French sculpterBuzz Kanter (born 1955), American editor and publisher of motorcycle magazinesDan Kanter (born 1981), Canadian music producer and songwriterEnes Kanter (born 1992), Turkish professional basketball playerGerd Kanter (born 1979), Estonian discus throwerHal Kanter (1918–2011), American comedy writerJay Kanter (born 1926), American film producerKrista Kanter (1946–2009), Estonian radio journalist and politicianMartha Kanter, American education officialMax Kanter (born 1997), German cyclistRon Kanter (born 1948), Canadian liberal politicianRosabeth Moss Kanter (born 1943), American professor of business