Cheesman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
R E Cheesman, military officer, explorer and ornithologistBarry Cheesman, American professional golferClive Cheesman, an officer of arms at the College of Arms in LondonEdith Cheesman (1877–1964), British artistGeorgie Cheesman, British architect, better known by her married name Georgie WoltonErnest Entwistle Cheesman (1898–1983), English botanist specialising in MusaceaeEvelyn Cheesman, British entomologist and explorerDarren Cheesman, an English field hockey playerJenny Cheesman, former Australian women's basketball player and captainLinda Cheesman, American bodybuilder and figure competitorPaul R. Cheesman (1921–1991), American archeologist and a professor of religion at Brigham Young University.Robert Ernest Cheesman (1878-1962), British military officer, explorer and ornithologistWendy Cheeseman, British architect and founding member of Team 4