Cortina is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adela Cortina, Spanish philosopher
Alfonso Cortina (1944–2020), Spanish businessman
Jon Cortina (1934–2005), Spanish Jesuit priest
Juan Cortina (1824–1894), Mexican rancher, politician, military leader, outlaw, and folk hero
Cortina Troubles (1859–1861), in which paramilitary forces led by Juan Cortina engaged various regular and militia forces