Ruggles is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Carl Ruggles (1876–1971), American composer
Charles H. Ruggles (1789–1865), New York Chief Judge
Charles Ruggles (1886-1970), character actor, older brother of director/producer, Wesley Ruggles
Clive Ruggles (born 1952) British Astronomer
Daniel Ruggles (1810–1897) Confederate general
David Ruggles (1810–1849), abolitionist
Nathaniel Ruggles (1761–1819), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
Samuel B. Ruggles (1800–1881), American lawyer and founder of Gramercy Park in New York City
Steven Ruggles (born 1955), American historical demographer
Timothy Ruggles (1711–1795), American military leader, jurist and politician
Wesley Ruggles (1889-1972), film director/producer, younger brother of character actor, Charles Ruggles.
William Ruggles (1797–1877), professor at George Washington University
