McClatchy is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Carlos K. McClatchy, president of The McClatchy Company; grandson of Charles Kenny McClatchy
Charles Kenny McClatchy (1858–1936), editor of the Sacramento Bee and founder of The McClatchy Company
J. D. McClatchy (born 1945), American poet and literary critic.
James McClatchy (1824–1883), editor of the Sacramento Bee
James B. McClatchy (1920–2006), publisher of The McClatchy Company
Kevin McClatchy (born 1963), former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team
Lulu McClatchy, Australian actress