List of Famous people born in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Karl Johann Bernhard Karsten was a German mineralogist known for contributions made to the German metallurgy industry.

Hans Bentzien (1927–2015) was a German writer and politician who served as the culture minister of East Germany from 1961 to 1966. Being a member of the ruling party Socialist Unity Party (SED), he held several political and public posts in East Germany.

Ratislaus of Rügen was King of Rügen or Prince of the Rugians .

Steffen Blochwitz is a retired German cyclist. He was part of the East German team that won a silver medal in the 4000 m team pursuit and the 1988 Summer Olympics. Between 1986 and 1989 he won four medals in the individual and team pursuit at world championships.

Peter Kretschmer is a German sprint canoer. He won the Gold Medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics in C-2 1000 metres category event for his country with Kurt Kuschela. In June 2015, he competed in the inaugural European Games, for Germany in canoe sprint, more specifically, Men's C-2 1000m with Michael Mueller. He earned a bronze medal.