Specter (surname)

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 Specter
  • Michael Specter (born 1955), American journalist
  • Ronnie Specter, American make-up artist active since 1984

References
  1. "Specter Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  2. "Specter Name Meaning & Specter Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  3. "Spector Name Meaning & Spector Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.

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