Starnes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Frederick Starnes I (1700-1775), progenitor of the southern and western USA Starneses
Charles J. Starnes (1912–1993), of Michigan
Colin Starnes, professor, author
Cortlandt Starnes (1864–1934)
Edgar V. Starnes, Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly
Henry Starnes (1816–1896) Quebec businessman
Joe Starnes (1895–1962), congressional representative from Alabama
John Starnes, Christian singer
Kalib Starnes (born 1975)
Michael Starnes (born ca. 1946) Trucking magnate, Ole Miss philanthropist
Paul M. Starnes (born 1934), American politician
Todd Starnes, American conservative writer and commentator
Ryan H. Starns, (born 1975) Finance and Real Estate expert from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
