Aykroyd is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:Dan Aykroyd, Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter and musician; brother of Peter James P. Aykroyd (1810–1835), early American composer, music teacher, musician Peter Aykroyd, Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter and musician; brother of Dan William Aykroyd, 1st Baronet OStJ (1865–1947), English woollen and carpet manufacturer
