Rands is an English surname. Notable people with this surname include:
Bernard Rands (1934–2026), British and American classical composer E. M. Rands (1856–1922), American politician in the state of Washington Leslie Rands (1900–1972), English opera singer and actor Linda Rands (born 1953), English television personality and retired opera singer Lisa Rands (born 1975), American rock climber Mike Rands (born 1956), British conservation biologist Robert Delafield Rands (1890–1970), American agronomist and mycologist William Brighty Rands (1823–1882), British writer
See also Rands, pen name and alter ego of Michael Lopp (born 1970), American webcomic creator and computer programmer Rand (surname)