Esslemont is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anna Esslemont, Welsh folk musician, member of Uiscedwr George Birnie Esslemont (1860-1917), British politician Ian Cameron Esslemont (born 1962), Canadian writer John Esslemont (1874-1925), Scottish Bahá'í Mary Esslemont (1891-1984), Scottish doctor Peter Esslemont (1834-1894), Scottish politician Sonny Esslemont (born 1993), Scottish rugby player