Ackerley is a surname. People with this surname include:
Alvin Ackerley (1927–1973), English rugby league footballer
Barry Ackerley (1934–2011), American media and sports owner
David Ackerly (born 1960), Australian footballer
Ernie Ackerley (born 1943), English footballer
Frederick Ackerley (1871–1954), British Anglican priest
George Ackerley (1887–1958), English footballer
J. Christopher Ackerley, American politician
J. R. Ackerley (1896–1967), English writer and editor
Lisa Ackerley, English food safety adviser
Michelle Ackerley, English television presenter
Paul Ackerley (born 1949), New Zealand field hockey player
Stan Ackerley (born 1942), English–Australian association footballer