Sturgess is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Sturgess (1882–1957), English footballer Claire Sturgess, British disc jockey Colin Sturgess, British road and track cyclist Dawn Sturgess (1974–2018), British poison victim Eric Sturgess, South African tennis player Gary Sturgess, Australian businessperson Jim Sturgess, English actor John Sturgess, English artist Kylie Sturgess, Australian educator and researcher Olive Sturgess, Canadian-American actress Paul Sturgess, British basketball player Reginald Sturgess (1892–1932), Australian artist Sydney Sturgess (1915–1999), Canadian actress Thomas Sturgess (1898–1974), Indian cricketer Heidi Sturgess, English designer and artist
