Herne is a surname, sometimes an alternative spelling of Hern and Hearn. Notable people with the surname include:
Chrystal Herne (1883–1950), American actress Frank Herne (born 1989), South African rugby union player James A. Herne (1839–1901), American playwright and actor Phil Herne (born 1955), Australian motorcycle speedway rider Thomas Herne (died 1722), English academic and writer Jeffrey Herne (born 1968), Grifter, Montauk Tribal Elder