Münster, or Muenster, is a German surname. Notable people with the name include:
Alexander Münster (1858–1922), German aristocrat Amalie Münster (1767–1814), Danish courtier, translator and poet Eleonore von Münster (1734–1794), German noblewoman, writer, and lay musician Ernst zu Münster (1766–1839), German statesman in the service of the House of Hanover Count Georg zu Münster (1776–1844), German paleontologist Georg Herbert Münster (1820–1902), German statesman Hermann von Münster (c. 1330–1392), German master glassmaker Jens Münster (born 1990), German politician Johannes Münster (died 1544), Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz Karen Muenster (1942–2026), American politician Leopold Münster (1920–1944), Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Mary Kathryn Muenster (born 1967), American philanthropist and civic leader Mia Münster (1894–1970), German artist Reinhard Münster (director) (born 1955), German film director Sebastian Münster (1488–1552), German cartographer, cosmographer, Hebraist and lexicographer Ted Muenster, American businessman