Liston (surname)

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


 * Carol Liston, Australian historian
 * Ellen Liston (1838–1885), Australian teacher and writer
 * Emil Liston (1890–1949), American athletic coach and administrator
 * Eoin Liston (born 1957), Irish sportsperson
 * Henrietta Liston, British botanist
 * Henry Liston (1771–1836), Scottish minister and inventor
 * James Michael Liston (1881–1976), New Zealand Catholic bishop
 * J. J. Liston (1872–1944), Australian civic leader and sporting administrator
 * John Liston (c. 1776 – 1846), English comedian
 * Larry Liston (born 1952), American politician, Colorado House of Representatives
 * Melba Liston (1926–1999), American jazz musician
 * Robert Liston (1794–1847), Scottish surgeon
 * Robert Liston (diplomat) (1742–1836), British diplomat
 * Robert Liston (minister) (1730–1796), Scottish clergyman
 * Sonny Liston (c. 1930–1970), American boxer
 * Tom Liston, American security analyst
 * Virginia Liston (1890–1932), American blues and jazz singer
 * William Glen Liston (1872–1950), British Army physician and medical entomologist