Tryon is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Charles Tryon, 2nd Baron Tryon (1906–1976), British peer Chloe Tryon (born 1994), South African cricketer Darrell Tryon (1942–2013), Australian linguist Dwight William Tryon (1849–1925), American painter Edward Tryon (fl. 20th century), American physicist George Tryon (1832–1893), British naval officer George Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon (1871–1940), British peer George Washington Tryon, Jr. (1838–1888), American malacologist James R. Tryon (1837–1912), American naval doctor and Surgeon General of the United States Navy Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (born 1999), American football player Justin Tryon (born 1984), American football player Kate Tryon (1865–1952), American journalist, artist and lecturer Richard Tryon (1837–1905), British Army officer and cricketer Richard T. Tryon, retired U.S. Marine lieutenant general. Robert Tryon (1901–1967), American behavioral psychologist/geneticist Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916–2001), American botanist Thomas Tryon (1634–1703), British vegetarian Thomas Tryon (architect) (1859–1920), American architect Tom Tryon (1926–1991), American actor and author Ty Tryon (born 1984), American professional golfer Valerie Tryon (born 1934), Canadian pianist William Tryon (1729–1788), British colonial governor in America