Specter is a Dutch surname.[1] It is also of Ashkenazic Jewish origin, an occupational name of a teacher's assistant. It is also derivative of the Polish word inspektor, meaning supervisor. [2][3]
Notable people with this name include:
- Arlen Specter (1930-2012), American politician and lawyer, member of the US Senate
- Dave Specter (born 1963), American Chicago blues and jazz guitarist
- Joan Specter (born 1934), American businessperson and politician, widow of Arlen
- Michael Specter (born 1955), American journalist
- Ronnie Specter, American make-up artist
Fictional characters
edit- Harvey Specter, The main character of the television series Suits
References
edit- ^ "Specter Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "Specter Name Meaning & Specter Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "Spector Name Meaning & Spector Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
See also
edit- Spector (disambiguation), which includes a list of people with the surname
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