Liston is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Emil Liston (1890–1949), American athletic coach and administratorEoin Liston (born 1957), Irish sportspersonHenry Liston (1771–1836), Scottish minister and inventorJames Michael Liston (1881–1976), New Zealand Catholic bishopJohn Liston (c. 1776 – 1846), English comedianLarry Liston (born 1952), American politician, Colorado House of RepresentativesMelba Liston (1926–1999), American jazz musicianRobert Liston (1794–1847), Scottish surgeonRobert Liston (diplomat) (1742–1836), British diplomatRobert Liston (minister) (1730–1796), Scottish clergymanSonny Liston (Unknown–1970), American boxerTom Liston, American security analystVirginia Liston (1890–1932), American blues and jazz singer