Pelling is a surname originating in Sussex, England. Notable people with the surname include:
Albert Pelling (1903–1977), British fencer Andrew Pelling (born 1959), British politician Christopher Pelling, British literary scholar Edward Pelling (baptised 1640–1718), English cleric and academic Henry Pelling (1920–1997), British historian John Pelling (disambiguation), multiple people Kelsie Pelling, better known by the handle KayPea, Canadian content creator and streamer Madeleine Pelling (born c. 1990s), English cultural and art historian Mark Pelling (born 1956), British circuit judge Maurice Pelling (1920–1973), British art director Nick Pelling (born 1964), British computer programmer and inventor Rowan Pelling (born 1968), British journalist