Staunton (surname)

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


 * George Leonard Staunton, English botanist
 * Sir George Thomas Staunton, English traveller and orientalist
 * Henry Staunton (businessman), British businessman
 * Henry de Staunton, English medieval professor of canon law and university chancellor
 * Howard Staunton, English chess master who lends his name to a style of chess pieces
 * Imelda Staunton, British actress
 * Irene Staunton, Zimbabwean publisher and editor
 * Madonna Staunton (1938–2019) Australian artist and poet
 * Steve Staunton, former Irish footballer and former manager of Ireland national team
 * Thomas Staunton (Nottinghamshire MP), MP for Nottinghamshire 1411
 * Thomas Staunton (Ipswich MP), MP for Ipswich 1757–84