Specter (surname) explained

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

• Harvey Specter, The main character of the television series Suits

See also

• Spector (disambiguation), which includes a list of people with the surname

Notes and References

1. Web site: Specter Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. HouseOfNames. EN. 2020-04-15.
2. Web site: Specter Name Meaning & Specter Family History at Ancestry.com®. www.ancestry.com. 2020-04-15.
3. Web site: Spector Name Meaning & Spector Family History at Ancestry.com®. www.ancestry.com. 2020-04-15.