Karney is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Karney, British electrical engineer, businessman and company director Arthur Karney (1864–1963), British bishop Benjamin Karney, American professor and behavioral scientist Jack Karney (1895–1986), Australian rules football player Mike Karney, American former football player Pat Karney, British Labour Party politician Robyn Karney (1940–2017), South African film writer and critic Shari Karney, American attorney, incest-survivor activist, and bar exam test preparation company owner