Schnabel is a German surname meaning "beak". Notable people with the surname include:
Artur Schnabel (1882–1951), Polish-Austrian classical pianist and composer, husband of Therese Schnabel
Charles Schnabel (1895–1974), American agricultural chemist.
Enrico Schnabel (born 1974), German rower
Ernst Schnabel (1913–1986), German writer
Johann Gottfried Schnabel (1692–1751/8), German author
Julian Schnabel (born 1951), American painter and filmmaker
Karl Ulrich Schnabel (1909–2001), German classical pianist, son of Artur and Therese Schnabel
Paul Schnabel (born 1948), Dutch sociologist
Robert Schnabel (born 1978), Czech-born professional ice hockey defenseman
Stefan Schnabel (1912–1999), German actor, son of Artur and Therese Schnabel
Therese Schnabel (1876–1959), German contralto, spouse of Artur Schnabel