Kurtzman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alex Kurtzman (born 1973), American film and television screenwriter and producer
David Kurtzman (1903–1977), American university Chancellor
Harvey Kurtzman (1924–1993), American cartoonist and editor of several comic books and magazines
Joel Kurtzman (1947–2016), American economist and novelist
Katy Kurtzman (born 1965), American actress
Robert Kurtzman (born 1964), American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator