Hershey is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Alfred Hershey, American Nobel Prize-winning bacteriologist and geneticistAmos Shartle Hershey, (1867–1933), American professor of political scienceBarbara Hershey, American actressFrank Hershey, (1907–1997) American automobile designerHarry B. Hershey, (1885-1967), American juristLewis Blaine Hershey, (1893–1977) American four-star general who was the director of the U.S. Selective Service System from 1941 to 1970Milton S. Hershey, (1857–1945) American founder of The Hershey CompanyStephen S. Hershey, (b. 1964) Maryland State SenatorGiven name:
Hershey Felder, (born 1968), pianist, actor, playwright, composer and producerFictional characters:
Judge Hershey, a character in Judge Dredd