Karnes (surname)

Karnes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Dave Karnes (born 1958), American marine, rescuer of several survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks
 * David Karnes (1948–2020), American politician
 * Don Karnes (1902–1982), 1920s American football coach
 * Henry Karnes (1812–1840), American soldier and Texas Ranger
 * James Ernest Karnes (1889–1966), American World War I soldier
 * Jay Karnes (born 1963), American actor
 * Karen Karnes (1925–2016), American potter
 * Robert Karnes (1917–1979), American film, stage and television actor