Shield is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:
George Shield (1876–1935), British Labour Party politicianHugh Shield (1831–1903), English academic, barrister and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1885Ian Shield (1914–2005), English cricketerJeff Shield (1953–2009), Australian professional rugby league playerJoe Shield, former quarterback in the National Football LeagueLeroy Shield (1893–1962), American film score and radio composerLittle Shield (died 1879), chieftain of the Northern Cheyenne from 1865–1879Mark Shield (born 1973), former Australian Football refereePretty Shield (1856–1944), medicine woman of the Crow NationWilliam Shield (1748–1829), English composer, violinist and violist