Hersey (name)

Hersey is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

• David Hersey (born 1939), American lighting designer
• Derek Hersey (1956–1993), British rock climber
• Ira G. Hersey (1858–1943), politician from the U.S. state of Maine
• John Hersey (1914–1993), American writer
• Kathleen Hersey (born 1990), American swimmer
• Mark L. Hersey (1863–1934), United States Army officer
• Mayo D. Hersey (1886–1978), American engineer
• Samuel F. Hersey (1812–1875), politician from the U.S. state of Maine
• Thayer David, born David Thayer Hersey (1927–1978), American actor

Given name:

• Hersey Hawkins (born 1966), former American professional basketball player
• Hersey Kyota, Palau politician
• William Hersey Hopkins (1841–1919), American academic and college administrator

Companies:

• Hersey & Son, Silversmiths