Essig

 Essig is a German surname meaning "vinegar". Notable people with the surname include:


 * Christian Essig (born 1986), German footballer
 * David Essig (born 1945), Canadian singer-songwriter
 * Edward Oliver Essig (1884–1964), American entomologist
 * George Emerick Essig (1838–1923), American painter and etcher
 * Marty Essig (born 1975), Canadian sailor