Severson is a surname. The following notable people have this surname:

Ben Severson (born 1964), pioneer in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local Cam Severson (born 1978), Canadian professional ice hockey centre Damon Severson (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Dan Severson (born 1954), American politician Edward Louis Severson (born 1964), American musician and singer-songwriter Erik Severson (born 1974), Wisconsin politician and legislator Glen A. Severson (born 1949), former justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court Herman J. Severson (1869–1950), Wisconsin politician and jurist Jeff Severson (born 1949), former American football safety in the National Football League John Severson (1933–2017), American editor, author, filmmaker and artist Kim Severson (born 1961), writer at the New York Times Kimberly Severson (born 1973), international equestrian Paul Severson (1928–2007), American music arranger and composer Rich Severson (1945–2016), former Major League Baseball shortstop Richard Severson, Brigadier General in the United States Air Force

See also Severson Lake or Blue Earth County, Minnesota, county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota Severs (disambiguation) Severus (disambiguation) Sverrisson