Docherty is a Scottish/Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bevan Docherty (born 1977), triathlete from New ZealandCraig Docherty (born 1979), professional boxer from ScotlandDavid Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executiveGeorge MacPherson Docherty (1911–2008), American Presbyterian ministerGlenn Docherty, Australian politicianJack Docherty (born 1962), Scottish writer, actor and producerJacqueline Docherty, British nursing administratorJamie Docherty, Scottish football player in the early 20th centuryJim Docherty (born 1956), Scottish football player in the late 20th centuryJohn Docherty (born 1940), Scottish football player and managerJohn Docherty (born 1935), Scottish football playerKevin Docherty, referee in the Australian Football AssociationLaurence Docherty (born 1980), Dutch field hockey player of Scottish originMark Docherty (born 1988), Scottish football playerMartin Docherty (born 1971), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since May 2015Mick Docherty (born 1950), English football player and coachRichard Docherty (1899–1979), Catholic priest and missionary in AustraliaRobert Docherty (born 1965), Scottish football playerStephen Docherty (born 1976), Scottish football playerSteve Docherty (born 1950), Australian professional tennis playerThomas Docherty (politician), British politicianTom Docherty, English football playerTommy Docherty (born 1928), Scottish football player and managerTony Docherty (born 1971), Scottish football playerValerie Docherty, Canadian politician