Kinser is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Cynthia D. Kinser (born 1951), American judgeElbert L. Kinser (1922–1945), United States Marine and Medal of Honor recipientHolly Kinser (born 1965), American lobbyistJohn Douglas Kinser (1918–1951), American murder victimKraig Kinser (born 1984), American racing driverMark Kinser (born 1964), American racing driverSheldon Kinser (1942–1988), American racing driverSteve Kinser (born 1954), American racing driver