Auchmuty is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: James Auchmuty (1909–1981), Irish-born historian John Auchmuty (fl. 18th century), Irish Christian cleric Richard T. Auchmuty (1831–1893), American soldier, architect, and philanthropist Samuel Auchmuty (British Army officer) (1758–1822), American-born British Army general Samuel Benjamin Auchmuty (1780–1868), Irish-born general of the British Army John Auchmoutie (fl. 1580–1635), Scottish courtier.