Hext is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alice Hext (1865–1939), Cornish philanthropist, gardener and magistrate Frances Margery Hext (1819-1896), historian Gertrude Hext (1812-1891), Cornish writer John Hext (1842-1924), British naval officer Michael Hext (born 1961), British trombonist Suzanna Hext, British para swimmer and equestrian Tamara Hext (born 1963), American beauty queen from Texas