Bessey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Charles A. Bessey (1848–1909), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Charles Edwin Bessey (1845–1915), American botanist Chris Bessey (born 1971), British boxer Ernst Bessey (1877–1957), American botanist, son of Charles Edwin Bessey Joanna Bessey (born 1976), Asian film and television actress Joe Bessey (born 1961), NASCAR owner and driver Sarah Bessey (born 1979), Canadian author