Carruth is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Arthur J. Carruth Jr. (1887–1962), American newspaperman
• Hayden Carruth (1921–2008), American poet and literary critic
• Jimmy Carruth (b. 1969), American basketball player
• Michael Carruth (b. 1967), Irish boxer
• Nathan Carruth (1808–1881), American railroad pioneer
• Rae Carruth (b. 1974), American football player
• Shane Carruth (b. 1972), American film actor and producer
• William Herbert Carruth (1859–1924), American author and poet