Donev is a Bulgarian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Asparuh "Paro" Donev Nikodimov (born 1945), former Bulgarian football player and coach Doncho Donev (born 1967), retired Bulgarian professional footballer Donyo Donev (1929–2007), Bulgarian animator, director, art director and cartoonist Gabriel Donev (born 1996), Bulgarian tennis player Galab Donev (born 1967), Bulgarian politician Georgi Donev (born 1958), Bulgarian wrestler Hristo Donev or Donchev (born 1932), former Bulgarian basketball player Ivo Donev (born 1959), Bulgarian professional chess and poker player Kamen Donev (born 1971), Bulgarian actor, film director, dramaturgist, and choreographer Nikolay Donev (born 1957), Bulgarian football coach and former footballer Plamen Donev (born 1956), manager and former Bulgarian footballer Ronald Donev (born 1991), Bulgarian footballer