Vriend is a Dutch surname meaning "friend". Notable people with the surname include:
Ann Vriend, Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Bep Vriend (born 1946), Dutch contract bridge player Cor Vriend (born 1949), Dutch long-distance runner Delwin Vriend (born 1966), Canadian activist Harry Vriend (born 1938), Dutch water polo player Jan Vriend (born 1938), Dutch composer, conductor and pianist Wim Vriend (1941–2021), Dutch water polo player
See also Vriend v. Alberta, Supreme Court of Canada case