Severin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arban Severin (born 1976), American composer, musician and film actress
Dorothy Severin, professor of literature and Hispanist
Jacob Severin (1691–1753), who helped establish Ilulissat
Jay Severin (born 1951), American radio show host
John Severin (1921–2012), cartoonist
Marie Severin (born 1929), cartoonist
Mark Severin (1906–1987), British artist (1906–87) specialising in erotic art, especially bookplates
Scott Severin (born 1979), Scottish football player for Dundee United
Steven Severin (born 1955), British musician and composer, member of Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tim Severin (born 1940), explorer and writer