Symes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Beth Symes, Canadian lawyer Bob Symes (1924–2015), the stage name of inventor Robert Alexander Schutzmann Brad Symes (born 1985), Australian rules football midfielder Brian Symes (born 1952), former Australian rules footballer Carol Symes (born 1966), American medieval historian Cyril Symes (born 1943), Canadian politician Derval Symes, an Irish artist Ernie Symes (1892-1977), English professional football left back George Symes (disambiguation) Glasscott Richard Symes, an Irish rugby international Ivo Symes (1909-2002), New Zealand cricketer Jaclyn Symes, Australian politician James M. Symes (1897-1976), the 13th president of the Pennsylvania Railroad John Symes (disambiguation) - Wikipedia Kianu Kereru-Symes (born 1999), New Zealand rugby union player Lesle Symes (1925-1982), Australian librarian Marty Symes (1904-1953), American lyricist Michael Symes (diplomat) (1761-1809), Irish soldier, diplomat and politician Michael Symes (footballer) (born 1983), English footballer Maurice Symes, former New Zealand international lawn bowler Neil Symes (born 1988), Australian politician Osborne Symes (born 1937), Dominican civil servant and politician Peter Symes (born 1957), Australian researcher Robin Symes (1939-2023), British antiquities dealer and criminal Ruth Symes, an author of children's books Stewart Symes (1882-1962), British Army officer and colonial governor Sutton Symes (1679-1751), the Dean of Achonry from 1733 Tom Copinger-Symes (born 1969), senior British Army officer Wymond Cory Symes (1867-1961), businessman, sportsman and member of the Bombay Legislative Council