Grist is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Don Grist (1938–2022), American politician and jurist
Garett Grist (born 1995), Canadian racing driver
Hilary Grist, Canadian singer-songwriter
Ian Grist (1938–2002), British politician
Joey Grist, American politician from Mississippi
Mark Grist, British poet/rapper
Nicky Grist (born 1961), British rally co-driver
Paul Grist (actor) (1939–2026), Welsh actor
Paul Grist (comics) (born 1960), British comic creator
Reri Grist (born 1932), American opera singer
Ryan Grist, British army officer and OSCE official