Sturgess is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Albert Sturgess (1882–1957), English footballer Claire Sturgess (born 1967), British disc jockey Colin Sturgess (born 1968), British road and track cyclist Dawn Sturgess (1974–2018), British poison victim Eric Sturgess (1920–2004), South African tennis player Gary Sturgess (21st century), Australian businessperson Jim Sturgess (born 1978), English actor John Sturgess (19th century), English artist Kylie Sturgess (21st century), Australian educator and researcher Olive Sturgess (born 1933), Canadian-American actress Paul Sturgess (footballer) (born 1975), English footballer Paul Sturgess (basketball) (born 1987), British basketball player Reginald Sturgess (1892–1932), Australian artist Sydney Sturgess (1915–1999), Canadian actress Thomas Sturgess (1898–1974), Indian cricketer
See also Sturges