Rudman is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname, and may refer to:

• Brian Rudman (contemporary), New Zealand journalist
• David Rudman (born 1963), American Muppeteer
• David Rudman (wrestler) (1943–2022), Soviet wrestling champion, Sambo world champion, and judo European champion
• Laurie A. Rudman (contemporary), American professor of social psychology
• Shelley Rudman (b. 1981), British Olympic skeleton rider
• Warren Rudman (1930–2012), American politician from New Hampshire; U.S. Senator 1980–93
• William B. Rudman (b. 1940s), malacologist
• Les Rudman Major General, South Africa