Teruel is a Spanish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alba Teruel Ribes (born 1996), Spanish professional racing cyclist
Albert Teruel (born 1987), Spanish professional basketball player
Ángel Teruel (1950–2021), Spanish bullfighter
Eloy Teruel (born 1982), Spanish cyclist
Fábio Teruel (born 1971), Brazilian politician
John Florentine Teruel (1950–2021), Filipino bishop who founded the Apostolic Catholic Church (ACC)
Juan Gabriel of Teruel, Spanish convert from Islam to Christianity known for translating the Quran into Latin during the early 16th century
Márcio Teruel (born 1986), Brazilian footballer
Michael Teruel (born 1970), Filipino-American alpine skier
Ricardo Teruel (born 1956), Venezuelan composer and pianist.
Ricardo Teruel (footballer), (1917–1975), Spanish international footballer