Canty is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Anthony Canty (born 1991), German basketball playerBrendan Canty (born 1966), American drummer for the band FugaziChris Canty (defensive lineman) (born 1982), American football defensive end in the National Football LeagueChris Canty (defensive back) (born 1976), American football defensive back in the Arena Football LeagueDominique Canty (born 1977), American professional women's basketball playerGraham Canty (born 1980), Irish footballerJames Canty, American musicianJohn G. Canty (1917–1992), American thoroughbred horse racing trainerKevin Canty (author) (born 1953), American author and academicKevin Canty (hurler) (born 1986), Irish hurlerMarcus Canty (born 1991), American R&B and soul singerMary Agnes Canty (1879–1950), New Zealand teacher, catholic nun, and nursing school matronThomas Canty (illustrator) (born 1952), illustrator and book designerThomas Canty (judge) (1854-1920), American jurist