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