Staunton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
George Leonard Staunton, English botanist
Sir George Thomas Staunton, English traveller and orientalist
Henry Staunton (businessman), British businessman
Henry de Staunton, English medieval professor of canon law and university chancellor
Howard Staunton, English chess master who lends his name to a style of chess pieces
Imelda Staunton, British actress
Steve Staunton, former Irish footballer and former manager of Ireland national team
Thomas Staunton (Nottinghamshire MP), MP for Nottinghamshire 1411
Thomas Staunton (Ipswich MP), MP for Ipswich 1757–84
