Surtees is a surname derived from Surteys, which was an Anglo-Norman place name, possibly for Upper Teesdale in Durham, or the Surtees family's estate in that area.
People Notable people with this surname include: Allan Surtees (1924–2000), English actor Aubone Surtees (1865–1923), English rugby union footballer Bruce Surtees (1937–2012), American cinematographer Charles Surtees (1823–1906), English politician Henry Surtees (1991–2009), British racing driver Jack Surtees (1911–1992), English professional footballer John Surtees (1934–2017), English Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver Nicholas Surtees (born 1977), Scottish rugby player Robert Surtees (disambiguation), several people Schlitze Surtees (1901–1971), American sideshow performer and actor William Surtees (1871–1956), English Anglican bishop
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