Rector is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan Rector, professor of medical informatics
Anne Elizabeth Rector, American artist and author
Chris Rector, American Politician
Edward F. Rector, United States Air Force
Enoch J. Rector, American boxing film promoter
Giovanni Rector, South African football (soccer) player
Henry Massey Rector, governor of Arkansas
Jamaica Rector, American football player
James Rector, athlete
James Rector (student), "Bloody Thursday" victim
James Ward Rector, American jurist
Jeff Rector, American actor
Joe A. Rector, American/Cherokee artist
Liam Rector, American poet
Ricky Ray Rector, executed murderer
Robert Rector, American author
Ron Rector, American football player
