The surname Ness may refer to: Politics Don Ness (born 1974), American politician from Duluth, Minnesota James Van Ness (1808–1872), seventh mayor of San Francisco, USA from 1855 to 1856 Steinar Ness (born 1959), Norwegian politician for the Centre Party Arts and entertainment Evaline Ness (1911–1986), American commercial artist and illustrator for award-winning children's books Jennifer Ness (born 1972), English actress best known for her role as murderer Kris Yates in the ITV drama Bad Girls Mari Ness (born c. 1971), American poet and author Mike Ness (born 1962), American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion Patrick Ness (born 1971), American author, journalist and lecturer Tigilau Ness (born c. 1954), Niuean New Zealand activist and reggae artist Sports Aaron Ness (born 1990), American ice hockey people Brad Ness (born 1974), Australian wheelchair basketballer David Ness (born 1902), Scottish footballer Erin Ness (born 1978), American poker player, former photo producer for Maxim magazine, and television personality Harry Ness (1885–1957), a footballer Jack Ness (1885–1957), first baseman in Major League Baseball Jamie Ness (born 1991), Scottish footballer Nate Ness (born 1986), American football cornerback and safety Ness Flowers, Welsh former rugby player Thormod Ness (born 1972), Norwegian football coach and former player Education Carl Van Ness, curator and historian at the University of Florida Immanuel Ness, teaches political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Other fields Arlen Ness, American entrepreneur and motorcyclist Charles Ness, a senior Royal Air Force commander Eliot Ness (1903–1957), American Prohibition agent Helge Ness (1861–1928), Norwegian botanist Terje Ness (born 1972), Norwegian chef See also Ness (disambiguation) Van Ness (disambiguation) Scottish surnames