Vriend is a Dutch surname meaning "friend". Notable people with the surname include:
Ann Vriend, Canadian singer-songwriter and pianistBep Vriend (born 1946), Dutch contract bridge playerCor Vriend (born 1949), Dutch long-distance runnerDelwin Vriend (born 1966), Canadian activistHarry Vriend (born 1938), Dutch water polo playerJan Vriend (born 1938), Dutch composer, conductor and pianistWim Vriend (born 1941), Dutch water polo player