Laney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Benjamin Lany or Laney (1591–1675), Bishop of Ely
Benjamin Travis Laney, former Democratic Governor of Arkansas
Brendan Laney, professional rugby union player
Chris Laney, bassist/guitarist and former member of Whiskeytown
David Laney, Amtrak board chairman
Deanna Laney, American murderer
Francis Towner Laney, influential member of science fiction fandom and editor of the Hugo Award nominee The Acolyte
Jason Laney, English cricketer
Pete Laney, American Democratic politician
Bill Laney, New Zealand politician
