Kist is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Adir Kist (born 1972), Brazilian football coach and former goalkeeper César Kist (born 1964), Brazilian tennis player Christian Kist (born 1986), Dutch darts player Ewald Kist (born 1944), Dutch field hockey player Kees Kist (born 1952), Dutch footballer Richard Kist, member of parliament in England