Zulu is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alexander Grey Zulu (1924–2020), Zambian retired politician
Alphaeus Zulu (1905–1987), Anglican bishop and Speaker of the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly
Ballad Zulu, Zambian singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and economist
Justin Zulu (born 1989), Zambian footballer
Mahenge Zulu (1965–2019), Italian boxer
Maiko Zulu, Zambian musician
Mary Zulu (2002), South African rugby union
Nhlanhla Zulu, South African politician and prince of the Zulu royal family
Onthatile Zulu (born 2000), South Africa field hockey player
Pentjie Zulu (born 1990), South African soccer player
Winstone Zulu (1964–2011), Zambian HIV and tuberculosis activist
Zeblon Zulu, South African politician