Adelson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Donna Adelson, American convicted murderer Charlie Adelson, American convicted murderer, son of Donna Adelson Edward H. Adelson, American neuroscientist Jake Adelson, Australian professional footballer Jay Adelson, American Internet entrepreneur Merv Adelson (1929–2015), American real estate developer and television producer who co-founded Lorimar Television Andrew Adelson, American television producer, son of Merv Adelson, spouse of Orly Orly Adelson, American Israeli television producer, spouse of Andrew Gary Adelson, American television producer, son of Merv Adelson Steven A. Adelson, American film director and television director Michael Adelson, American orchestral conductor Sheldon Adelson (1933–2021), American casino magnate, political donor to the Republican Party, spouse of Miriam Adelson Miriam Adelson, Israeli-American doctor, widow and heiress of Sheldon Adelson, political donor to the Republican Party Tom Adelson, American politician Warren Adelson, American art dealer, art historian, and author