Grist is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Don Grist (1935-2022), American politician and judge Hilary Grist, Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Grist (1938–2002), British Conservative politician Mark Grist, British poet and battle rapper Nicky Grist (born 1961), Welsh rally co-driver Paul Grist (born 1960), British comic book creator Reri Grist (born 1932), American operatic soprano Ryan Grist, British Army Captain English-language surnames