Verdugo is a surname of Spanish origin. Verdugo translates to "butcher" or "executioner" in English. Notable people with the surname include:
Agustín Landa Verdugo (1923–2009), Mexican architect and urban planner Alex Verdugo, (born 1996), American baseball player Alonso Verdugo, 3rd Count of Torrepalma (1706–1767), Spanish count Arnoldo Martínez Verdugo (1925–2013), Mexican politician Elena Verdugo (1925–2017), American actress Francisco Verdugo (1537–1595), Spanish military commander Gorka Verdugo (born 1978), Spanish cyclist José María Verdugo (1751–1831), soldier of the Presidio of San Diego Kevin Verdugo (born 1968), American football player and coach Mariano Verdugo (1746–1822), Spanish soldier and mayor Patricia Verdugo (1947–2008), Chilean journalist, writer and activist Pedro Verdugo, 2nd Count of Torrepalma (1657–1720), Spanish count and academician Ryan Verdugo (born 1987), American baseball player