Rood is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Anson Rood (1827–1898), American politicianDenise Rood (born 1955), American violinistJohn Rood (born 1968), American politicianMax Rood (1927–2001), Dutch legal scholar and politicianOgden Rood (1831–1902), American physicistRichard Rood (violinist) (born 1955), American violinistRichard Rood (wrestler) or Rick Rude (1958–1999), professional wrestlerRichard B. Rood Scientist and Professor at University of MichiganTheoderic Rood (fl. 1470s), English printer