Nathanson is a surname. It may refer to:

• Bernard Nathanson (1926–2011), American physician

• E. M. Nathanson (1928–2016), American writer

• Jacob P. Nathanson (1901–1986), New York politician

• Jeff Nathanson (born 1965), American screenwriter

• Julius Nathanson (1890–1957), American actor and comedian

• Jill Nathanson (born 1955), American painter

• Marcus Nathanson (1793–1868), Jewish scholar

• Matt Nathanson (born 1973), American singer and songwriter

• Melvyn B. Nathanson (born 1944), American mathematician

• Michael Nathanson (actor), American actor

• Michael Nathanson (director), Canadian playwright and theatre director

• Michael Nathanson (film executive), American film industry executive

• Rikki Nathanson (born ), Zimbabwean transgender activist

• Ted Nathanson (1925–1997), American television director

See also

• Natanson

• Nathansen