Birney (surname)

Birney is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:


 * David B. Birney (1825–1864), American Civil War Union general
 * David Birney (born 1939), American actor
 * Earle Birney (1904–1995), Canadian poet
 * Ewan Birney (born 1972), British biologist
 * Jack Birney (1928–1995), Australian politician
 * James G. Birney (1792–1857), abolitionist; candidate for U.S. President (Liberty Party) in 1840 and 1844
 * Matt Birney (born 1969), Australian politician