Kanter is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Aaron Kanter, American poker player
Albert Kanter (1897–1973), Russian publisher and creator of Classics Illustrated and Classic Comics
Anita Kanter (born 1933), American tennis player
Arnold Kanter (1945–2010), American politician
Bernadette Kanter (born 1950), French sculpter
Buzz Kanter (born 1955), American editor and publisher of motorcycle magazines
Dan Kanter (born 1981), Canadian music producer and songwriter
Enes Kanter (born 1992), Turkish professional basketball player
Gerd Kanter (born 1979), Estonian discus thrower
Hal Kanter (1918–2011), American comedy writer
Jay Kanter (born 1926), American film producer
Krista Kanter (1946–2009), Estonian radio journalist and politician
Martha Kanter, American education official
Max Kanter (born 1997), German cyclist
Ron Kanter (born 1948), Canadian liberal politician
Rosabeth Moss Kanter (born 1943), American professor of business
