Hartranft is a German surname. It originates from Middle High German harte (hard) and ranft (rind, crust) and referred to a pauper. Notable people with the surname include:

Chester David Hartranft (1839–1914), American educator Glenn Hartranft (1901–1970), American Olympic athlete and college sports coach John F. Hartranft (1830–1899), American politician and military general M.V. Hartranft (1872?–1945), American agriculturalist, land developer, and railway executive Priscilla Ahn (born 1984), born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft Ray Hartranft (1890–1955), American baseball player

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