Asper is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Aemilius Asper, 1st or 2nd century Latin grammarian
  • Gaius Julius Asper, Ancient Roman politician of the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE
  • David Asper, Vice-president of CanWest Global Communications Corp.
  • Frank W. Asper (1892–1973), Latter-day Saint composer and Mormon Tabernacle organist.
  • Gail Asper, President of the CanWest Global Foundation and managing director and secretary of The Asper Foundation
  • Hans Asper (1499–1571), Swiss painter
  • Izzy Asper (1932–2003), Canadian media magnate
  • Leonard Asper, President and CEO of CanWest Global Communications Corp.
  • Linda Asper, Manitoba politician
  • Mattias Asper, Swedish football goalkeeper