Battersby is an English surname. It is a toponymic surname based on Battersby, North Yorkshire. Notable people with this surname include:

Sir Alan Battersby (1925–2018), British organic chemist Ashley Battersby (born 1988), American professional skier Bradley Battersby (born 1953), American film director and screenwriter Christine Battersby (born 1946), British philosopher Edmund Battersby (1949–2016), American classical pianist Eileen Battersby, chief literary critic of The Irish Times James Battersby (born 1958), Australian rower James Johnson Battersby (1875–1949), British hat manufacturer James Larratt Battersby (1907–1955), British fascist and pacifist Jean Battersby (1928–2009), Australian arts executive Lee Battersby (born 1970), Australian author Martin Battersby (1914–1982), British trompe l'oeil artist and theatrical set decorator Mary Battersby (fl. 1801–1841), Irish artist and naturalist. Matthew Battersby (1841–1899), Australian politician Robert Battersby (1924–2002), British soldier, linguist, diplomat and politician Roy Battersby (1936–2024), British TV director Sydney Battersby (1887–1974), English swimmer Terence Battersby (1893–1972), English cricketer and British Army officer Tim Battersby (born 1949), English composer and performer of children's music Tony Battersby (born 1975), English footballer William John Battersby (1839–1915), British hat manufacturer

Fictional characters From Coronation Street:

Cilla Battersby-Brown Janice Battersby Leanne Battersby Les Battersby Toyah Battersby

See also Archie Battersbee (2010–2022), English schoolboy, subject of the Archie Battersbee case Thomas Battersbee (1791–1865), schoolmaster and English cricketer

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