Leist

Leist is a surname of German origin. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Arthur Leist (1852–1927), German writer
 * Burkard Wilhelm Leist (1819–1906), German jurist
 * Fred Leist (1873–1945), Australian artist
 * Julian Leist (born 1988), German footballer
 * M. C. Leist (1942-2022), American politician
 * Reiner Leist (born 1964), German-born photographer now living in the United States